Solid State Phenomena Submitted: 2016-01-26

ISSN: 1662-9779, Vol. 254, pp 1-7 Revised: 2016-04-07

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/SSP.254.1 Accepted: 2016-04-08
© 2016 Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland

The Influence of Hybrid Material Parameters in Socked-Pin Connection

on the Value of Opening Force
SADOWSKI Tomasz 1a*, GOLEWSKI Przemysław 1b, RADOIU Viorel2c
1
Lublin University of Technology, Department of Solid Mechanics, 20-618 Lublin Nadbystrzycka 40
2
Ovidius University of Constanta, Faculty of Mechanical, Industrial and Maritime Engineering,
Romania
a b c
t.sadowski@pollub.pl, p.golewski@pollub.pl, vbradiou@univ-ovidius.ro

Keywords: socket-pin joints, mechanical response, finite element analysis.

Abstract. Different types of techniques are used in joining aircraft structures. The classical solutions
are mechanical fastening or adhesive bonding. A prospective alternative to the currently used
connections (e.g. mechanical, adhesive and hybrid ones) is a socket - pin type connection.
Generally, these connections are purely mechanical joints. Depending on the shape, they have
different commercial names such as: Interlock, Snaplock, Snapfit or Gridlock. The principle of
these connections relies on the fact that, between the socket and the pin, we need a suitable
interference fit or specially formed clip to carry the load. The advantages of this type of connection
of different structural parts is the very short assembly time after pressing the joined parts together.
The use of socket - pin connection eliminates the presence of the human error and reduces
production costs as an individual connection is made by CNC machine tools.
Numerical results present an analysis of the influence of technological problems concerning the
socket and the pin manufacturing on the magnitude of the force required for the joint connection
and disconnection. A number of numerical simulations was made in the ABAQUS software to
examine the effect of parameters, such as: the interference fit, the spherical latches, the different
rigidity in the shaft by making cuts with variable width and length and the different angles of
inclination of the working part of the slot.

Introduction
Novel aircrafts technologies that improve the safety of airplanes include application of:
• Modern composite materials to reduce the aircraft weight.
• Innovative joining techniques of the aircraft structural elements.
• New generation of aircraft engines with lower fuel consumption etc.
The important example of the modern composite materials are functionally graded materials, (e.g.
[1-6]) or polycrystalline materials having thin metallic layers between material components (e.g. [7-
10]). TBCs covering of turbine blades (e.g.[11-14]) are other example of modern composites.
Different types of techniques are used in joining of aircraft structures, the oldest being riveting,
which, despite its advantages, requires a violation in the construction material continuity, in the
form of holes for rivets. Each hole generates stress concentration, and can be a source of crack
initiation. Another method used for over 50 years is adhesive bonding. Advantages of bonded joints
are the uniform stress distribution in the assembled parts and the ensured tightness [15-20].
Disadvantages of the adhesive bonding include joints aging and the need for careful surface
preparation. To combine the advantages of the above simple techniques of connection, hybrid joints
are used, e.g. riveted - adhesive, spot weld - adhesive, clinched - adhesive and others [21-25].
A relatively new alternative to the currently used connections is a socket - pin connection., e.g.
[26-32]. The idea of these connections relies on the fact, that between the socket and the pin we
need a suitable interference fit or specially formed clip to carry the load. The advantages of this type
of connection of different structural parts is very fast assembly after pressing joined parts together.

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