Enhancing co-cure joint performance using GPTMS-modified stainless steel mesh reinforcement: Interleaved versus conventional configurations

Sekar Balaji, Murugan Rajesh, Thulasidhas Dhilipkumar, Soundhar Arumugam, School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R, D Institute of Science and Technology

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Published online on June 18, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Ahead of Print.
Adhesive bonding is a widely used technique in large-scale composite manufacturing for joining fibre-reinforced laminates. This study introduces an innovative modification to single-lap joint (SLJ) fabrication through co-curing, employing novel ...