Simplified modelling of clinched joints

Abstract

In this article a possible way of simplified modelling technique of clinched joints is presented. Material tests were performed prior to the model calibration procedure. The sensitivity of the model has been performed and briefly presented. In this article is present the simple tensile loaded clinched joint case, but with further research it is possible to determine the parameters for the main loading conditions as well. The simplified modelling technique is applicable in the industry when multiple joints have to be analysed at the same time from the point of view of structural response instead of technological questions.