@misc{sioutis_experimental_evaluation_2023, 
author={Sioutis, I., Tserpes, K., Tsiangou, E., Boutin, H., Allegre, F., Blaga, L.},
title={Experimental evaluation of Refill friction Stir spot Welds (RFSSW) as crack arrest features in co-consolidated thermoplastic laminates},
year={2023},
howpublished = {journal article},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.116754},
abstract = {In the present study, an experimental campaign was held in order to evaluate the crack stopping capability of Refill Friction Stir Spot Welds (RFSSW) on co-consolidated thermoplastic composite specimens. The specimens were manufactured in a crack lap shear configuration by using a low melt polyaryletherketone matrix reinforced by T700 carbon fibers. Initially, specimens without the crack arrest features were examined as a baseline, followed by the experimental series containing the features. Both quasi-static and fatigue loading conditions were applied, while the propagation of the interlaminar damage was monitored via C-Scanning and optical measurements. The results reveal the ability of the RFSSW to significantly retard the crack propagation in fatigue, however in quasi-static conditions that was not the case, as the load bearing capability of the joint was only slightly improved.},
note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.116754} (DOI). Sioutis, I.; Tserpes, K.; Tsiangou, E.; Boutin, H.; Allegre, F.; Blaga, L.: Experimental evaluation of Refill friction Stir spot Welds (RFSSW) as crack arrest features in co-consolidated thermoplastic laminates. Composite Structures. 2023. vol. 309, 116754. DOI: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.116754}}