A more accurate bolt connection stiffness model is proposed for the single lap joint structure of composite laminates under secondary bending. Firstly, the bending stiffness is calculated by considering the secondary bending caused by eccentric loads. Secondly, the carbon-aluminum single lap model is established by ABAQUS finite element software and compared with the M-G model. Finally, the influence of friction coefficient, bolt hole clearance, metal plate thickness and ply sequence on the stiffness of bolted connection structure at each stage is analyzed, and the influence of contact state of connection contact surface on bolt connection structure is revealed. The results show that the increase of the friction coefficient will lead to the increase of the critical friction force in the viscous stage, but it does not affect the stiffness of the bolt connection structure. The increase of the bolt hole clearance will lead to the decrease of the contact area between the bolt hole and the screw, thus reducing the stiffness of the bolt connection structure. The metal plate thickness has a more significant effect on the stiffness of the bolt connection structure in the viscous stage and the contact stage. The 0°ply can improve the stiffness and bearing capacity of the laminate, and the 45°ply can improve the compressive strength around the hole.
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