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The present study employs a numerical approach to investigate the post-buckling behavior of laminates connected by rivets. In order to reduce the calculation time, the rivets are replaced with springs, while the stiffness of the springs is induced from the study that analyzes the bending behavior and the interaction between the rivet and the laminate. The finite element software ABAQUS is used to inspect the post-buckling behavior of composite laminates connected by rivets. Several parameters are considered like the stacking sequence, the arrangement of the rivets, and the span between the stiffener. In all these cases, springs can fully present the behavior around the rivets. Finally, the validity of this method is verified by experiment.

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Study on the Post-Buckling Behavior of Laminates Connected by Rivets

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