Understanding the environmental effects on CFRP/aluminium joints for automotive applications

The present study has highlighted an important aspect of understanding the effect of ultraviolet radiation on the performance of adhesively single lab joint of Carbon Fiber – Aluminum that used in automobile and aircraft structures. It has been demonstrated that direct exposure to UV radiation may lead to undesirable effects that are highly modelled on the fracture modes and joint strength. This experimental based investigation consists of static and dynamic mechanical analysis with respect to three main factors controlling the UV radiation. The outcomes are very important with respect to the high expansion of using these lightweight materials in the modern application which require further understanding to the joint behavior when exposed to prolonged duration of UV radiation.