Multi-materials of metal-polymer and metal-composite hybrid structures (MMHSs) are highly
demanded in several fields including land, air and sea transportation, infrastructure …

As fiber reinforced plastic composites gain an increasingly larger share in aerospace
structures, the problem of joining them with metal elements becomes significant. The current …

The adoption of multi-material lightweight structures has been recognized as one of the most
effective and promising solutions to improve fuel efficiency and accelerate the electrification …

Fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) composites have received extensive attention in the auto
industry and aviation field. For realizing the mechanical joining of fiber reinforced plastic …

Monitoring and predicting the displacement of concrete dams is one of the most crucial
considerations for ensuring their long‐term safe operation. Most existing models are …

Riveting process is widely used to join sheets by using rivets. It can be used in many fields
due to its simple process, easy disassembly, and high reliability. In addition, it has …

The use of multi materials within a single composite structure provides many advantages,
including component cost reduction, the ability to manufacture complex designs and greater …

This paper introduces a novel joining process for producing hybrid metal-polymer joints. The
process, called hole hemming, involves deforming the metal sheet to establish a mechanical …

An innovative self-piercing-through riveting (SPTR) method for joining of discontinuous
carbon fiber reinforced nylon 6 composite (C f/PA6) to serve as a peel stopper has been …

In the present study, an experimental campaign was held in order to evaluate the crack
stop** capability of Refill Friction Stir Spot Welds (RFSSW) on co-consolidated …