In-situ measurement of the stiffness of the foam layer in foam-adhesive-bonded structures

Yu Fu, Y. C. Lam, S. Qin, H. M. Shang

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Abstract

In this paper, a method is proposed which permits estimating the stiffness of the foam layer when the adherend (ie, the strip) is subjected to point loads representing the forces exerted by the fastners. The surface of the adherend is of mirror-like finish, as is found in the disk-drives industry. From the Moire fringe pattern generated with the use of the mirror-image method, the deflection of the adherend due to the point loads is deduces. Treating the foam layer as of the Winkler type, the magnitude of its stiffness is iterated using the theory of beams on elastic foundation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Conference on Experimental Mechanics
Subtitle of host publicationAdvances and Applications
PublisherSociety of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
Pages518-523
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)0819423238
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes
EventInt. Conference on Experimental Mechanics: Advances and Applications - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 4 Dec 19964 Dec 1996

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume2921
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceInt. Conference on Experimental Mechanics: Advances and Applications
CitySingapore, Singapore
Period4/12/964/12/96

Bibliographical note

Copyright:
Copyright 2004 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam. All rights reserved.

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