Modelling load transfer in single-lap adhesively bonded and hybrid (bolted / bonded) joints

An aerospace structure is built from the assembly of structural sub-components involving joining technologies such as welding, mechanical fastening or adhesive bonding. The function joints to ensure load transfer between sub-components. integrity directly depends on strength these joints. In order design critical areas, must be assessed. objective this review paper present approaches for simplified modelling and associated resolution schemes single-lap adhesively bonded hybrid (bolted/bonded) predict transfer. We show that scope available closed-form solutions restricted, use semi-analytical suitable. Macro-element then presented. This technique allows assessment stresses, especially in layer regarded a cohesive zone, while enabling enrichment model, making it more representative physical reality.