Structures
A STUDY OF CONNECTING METHOD FOR FRP MEMBERS USING FRTP RIVETS
2020 Volume 26 Issue 63 Pages 567-572
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2020 Volume 26 Issue 63 Pages 567-572
In recent years, the use of FRP structural members has been promoted. Usually, metallic rivets and bolts are used for the connection of FRP structures. On the other hand, fiber reinforced thermoplastics (FRTPs) are developed in composite material fields because it can be remolded easily by heating, and has good economic performance. In this study, we propose the connection method using FRTP rivets for FRP materials to ease the construction procedure and provide stable connection strength. Then, it is confirmed that the connection using FRTP rivets can provide quite stable strength and smooth stress transferring.
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