TY - JOUR AB - Adhesive bonded composite joints are traditionally difficult to model using finite element (FE) techniques. The approach to modelling these joints requires the use of powerful FE packages as well as significant skill and knowledge on behalf of the FE analyst in order to model accurately both the material and adhesive characteristics. This paper develops a methodology for employing the Taguchi experimental design technique to aid the FE analyst in identifying the factors that directly affect joint performance. An approach is developed which integrates experimental design and FE analysis. VL - 52 IS - 5 SN - 0043-8022 DO - 10.1108/00438020310485976 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/00438020310485976 AU - Thomas A.J. AU - Antony J. PY - 2003 Y1 - 2003/01/01 TI - An integrated approach to improving the adhesive bond strength of honeycomb composite joints T2 - Work Study PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 244 EP - 255 Y2 - 2024/04/19 ER -