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<p>An important factor having a negative impact on the technical condition of aircraft structure elements is the adverse effect of the atmosphere, which causes formation of corrosion in aircraft structures, especially in riveted lap joints. The electric potential difference between the sheet material and the rivet, in the presence of humid air, may cause electrochemical corrosion. The paper presents specimens that imitate the repair on the Mi-24 helicopter with the use of blind rivets in places where solid double-sided rivets could not be used. The aim of the research was to assess the corrosion resistance of lap joints with the use of single-sided and double-sided rivets. The analysis of corrosion resistance was carried out based on accelerated aging tests in a salt spray chamber. The salt chamber tests were aimed at determining the changes taking place in the specimens exposed to the marine environment. In the course of periodic observations changes in the mass of the specimens and in the form of corrosion losses were recorded. These activities were aimed at determining whether the exposure of specimens in the salt chamber causes electrochemical corrosion or pillowing. In addition, the specimens were subjected to static strength tests to assess the effect of corrosion on the strength properties of riveted joints.</p>
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An important factor having a negative impact on the technical condition of aircraft structure elements is the adverse effect of the atmosphere, which causes formation of corrosion in aircraft structures, especially in riveted lap joints. The electric potential difference between the sheet material and the rivet, in the presence of humid air, may cause electrochemical corrosion. The paper presents specimens that imitate the repair on the Mi-24 helicopter with the use of blind rivets in places where solid double-sided rivets could not be used. The aim of the research was to assess the corrosion resistance of lap joints with the use of single-sided and double-sided rivets. The analysis of corrosion resistance was carried out based on accelerated aging tests in a salt spray chamber. The salt chamber tests were aimed at determining the changes taking place in the specimens exposed to the marine environment. In the course of periodic observations changes in the mass of the specimens and in the form of corrosion losses were recorded. These activities were aimed at determining whether the exposure of specimens in the salt chamber causes electrochemical corrosion or pillowing. In addition, the specimens were subjected to static strength tests to assess the effect of corrosion on the strength properties of riveted joints.

Analysis of the Corrosion Resistance of Aircraft Structure Joints with Double-Sided Rivets and Single-Sided Rivets

Fatigue of Aircraft Structures

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An important factor having a negative impact on the technical condition of aircraft structure elements is the adverse effect of the atmosphere, which causes...

Analysis of the Corrosion Resistance of Aircraft Structure Joints with Double-Sided Rivets and Single-Sided Rivets

Published Online: Jul 23, 2021

Page range: 57 - 68

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fas-2020-0006

Keywords
rivet joints, double-sided rivets and one-sided rivets, corrosion, accelerated ageing tests

© 2020 Paulina Kamińska et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Analysis of the Corrosion Resistance of Aircraft Structure Joints with Double-Sided Rivets and Single-Sided Rivets

Published Online: Jul 23, 2021

Page range: 57 - 68

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fas-2020-0006

Keywordsrivet joints, double-sided rivets and one-sided rivets, corrosion, accelerated ageing tests

© 2020 Paulina Kamińska et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
rivet joints, double-sided rivets and one-sided rivets, corrosion, accelerated ageing tests