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Delamination analysis during long-fiber composite drilling

The assembly of a composite element on a structure often requires the creation of holes to receive bolts or rivets. Today, the repair of composite parts is only certified if rivets are fitted between the composite part and the patch. Holes are obtained by a variety of processes. The most common are machining (using a cutting tool or abrasive water jet) and molding. The first involves cutting the fibers making up the laminate. Cutting the fibers not only weakens the