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A hybrid fastener is provided in combination with a structural insert. The insert is disposed about a shank of the fastener at an unthreaded section. In another aspect, a sleeve surrounds the shank of the fastener and has apertures for receiving the insert therethrough. Methods of using the above-de

A hybrid fastener is provided in combination with a structural insert. The insert is disposed about a shank of the fastener at an unthreaded section. In another aspect, a sleeve surrounds the shank of the fastener and has apertures for receiving the insert therethrough. Methods of using the above-described hybrid fastener for securing workpieces are also disclosed.

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1. An apparatus comprising: (a) a fastener comprising: a first end and a second end;a head disposed at the first end of the fastener;a shank extending from the head between the first end and the second end;at least one thread helically located about the shank adjacent the second end and extending at

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An apparatus comprising: (a) a fastener comprising: a first end and a second end;a head disposed at the first end of the fastener;a shank extending from the head between the first end and the second end;at least one thread helically located about the shank adjacent the second end and extending at least partially towards the first end;(b) a structural insert disposed about the shank at an unthreaded section adjacent the first end, wherein the structural insert is located at least partially within at least one of the head and the shank; and a nut engaging the thread of the fastener;the structural insert including one of a thermosetting resin and a thermoplastic resin, which is hardenable and structural after injection into the second end of the fastener opposite the head;the insert contacting an intersection between the head and the shank, and an intersection between the nut and the shank; and(c) a sleeve surrounding the shank of the fastener, wherein the sleeve includes a plurality of apertures; wherein the sleeve is a flexible fabric and wherein the apertures are arranged between threads of the fabric, and the sleeve is expandable when the structural insert resin is inserted therein. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of workpieces each having an aperture arranged therethrough, wherein the fastener secures the plurality of workpieces together, and the structural insert extending an entire longitudinal length of the shank that is within the aperture. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising at least one spacer arranged between the plurality of workpieces for providing a gap between the workpieces, wherein the structural insert extends into the gap between the workpieces and the fastener. 4. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the structural insert entirely fills a space between the workpieces and the fastener. 5. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the fastener protrudes from the secured workpieces and a majority of the shank arranged within the workpieces is devoid of thread. 6. The apparatus of claim 2, further comprising one of a magnetically, electrically, and chemically attractive coating on the apertures of the workpieces. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the sleeve is a telescoping sleeve. 8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the resin has an additive suspended therein. 9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the resin is the thermosetting resin. 10. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the additive is at least one of: a graphene nanoparticle, a nanosilica particle, a rubber-coated graphene particle, a nylon particle, a chopped graphite fiber, a chopped glass fiber, an aluminum particle, a steel particle, an iron particle, an elastomeric particle, an aluminum oxide particle, a ceramic, and a chopped cellulose fiber. 11. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a fitting secured to the fastener in at least one operating condition. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the fitting is secured to the head and wherein the fitting is a threaded adaptor. 13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a fitting is secured to the second end of the shank and wherein the fitting is a grease fitting in communication with a channel extending longitudinally to the shank at the second end and transversely to the shank at the first end, the fitting providing the insert through the shank. 14. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising one of a magnetically, electrically, and chemically attractive coating on the shank. 15. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a release agent on one of the shank and workpieces for removing one of the fastener and the insert from the workpieces. 16. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an electroconductive material within the insert. 17. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a channel arranged transversely to a longitudinal axis of the shank, wherein at least a portion of the structural insert is arranged in the channel. 18. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a duct arranged parallel to a longitudinal axis of the shank and through the head of the fastener, wherein at least a portion of the structural insert is arranged in the duct. 19. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the fastener is a self-drilling and self-tapping fastener. 20. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the insert includes nanoparticles. 21. An apparatus comprising: a plurality of workpieces including aligned apertures therethrough;a fastener having a head, a partially-threaded shank, and a channel extending both longitudinally and transversely through the shank, the shank extending through the workpieces and a majority of the shank within the workpieces is devoid of thread;a nut secured to the threaded portion of the shank at an end opposite the head for joining the workpieces;a structural insert located between the shank, the workpieces, and the nut, wherein the structural insert is at least partially liquefied when initially placed within a gap between the shank and the workpieces, wherein the structural insert extends at least partially into the channel, and the structural insert extends an entire longitudinal length of the apertures; anda flexible sleeve located between the shank and the apertures, and being expandable when the structural insert is present therein. 22. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the insert comprises a material having an additive suspended therein. 23. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein the material is one of a thermosetting resin and a thermoplastic resin. 24. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein the additive is at least one of: a graphene nanoparticle, a nanosilica particle, a rubber-coated graphene particle, a nylon particle, a chopped graphite fiber, a chopped glass fiber, an aluminum particle, a steel particle, an iron particle, an elastomeric particle, an aluminum oxide particle, a ceramic, and a chopped cellulose fiber. 25. The apparatus of claim 21, further comprising a fitting secured to the fastener in at least one operating condition. 26. The apparatus of claim 25, wherein the fitting is secured to the head and wherein the fitting is a threaded adaptor for providing the insert through the shank. 27. The apparatus of claim 21, further comprising one of a magnetically, electrically, and chemically attractive coating on the shank. 28. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the fastener secures the plurality of workpieces together, and wherein one of a magnetically, electrically, and chemically attractive coating is applied to the apertures of the workpieces. 29. The apparatus of claim 21, further comprising an electroconductive material within the insert. 30. An apparatus comprising: a fastener having a head and a partially-threaded shank;a nut secured to a threaded portion of the shank at an end opposite the head;a hardened resin insert located adjacent the shank, between the head and the nut; anda sleeve member disposed within the insert adjacent the shank, wherein the sleeve member has a plurality of apertures having the insert extending therethrough, the sleeve member extending at least a majority of a longitudinal distance between the head and the nut, and the sleeve member contacting against at least one of the head and the nut at least prior to resin insert introduction into the sleeve member, the sleeve member including fibers that expand when the resin insert is introduced between the sleeve member and the shank. 31. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the insert comprises a material having an additive suspended therein and the material is initially liquid when placed adjacent the shank and prior to curing into the hardened state. 32. The apparatus of claim 31, wherein the material is one of a thermosetting resin and a thermoplastic resin. 33. The apparatus of claim 31, wherein the additive is at least one of: a graphene nanoparticle, a nanosilica particle, a rubber-coated graphene particle, a nylon particle, a chopped graphite fiber, a chopped glass fiber, an aluminum particle, a steel particle, an iron particle, an elastomeric particle, an aluminum oxide particle, a ceramic, and a chopped cellulose fiber. 34. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the sleeve is a telescoping sleeve. 35. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the sleeve is a fabric and wherein the apertures are arranged between threads of the fabric. 36. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the insert is at least 2 mm thick. 37. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the insert includes nanoparticles. 38. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the sleeve is a flexible woven fabric. 39. The apparatus of claim 30, wherein the sleeve is flexible and has a cylindrical shape prior to injection of the insert. 40. An apparatus comprising: a fastener having a head and a shank;a hardened insert located adjacent the shank, wherein the insert comprises a material having a solid additive suspended therein and the material is initially liquid when placed adjacent the shank and prior to curing into the hardened state, wherein the material is one of a thermosetting resin and a thermoplastic resin and the additive is at least one of: a graphene nanoparticle, a nanosilica particle, a rubber-coated graphene particle, a nylon particle, a chopped graphite fiber, a chopped glass fiber, an elastomeric particle, a ceramic, and a chopped cellulose fiber;the insert being injected into an end of the fastener;a flexible fabric sleeve surrounding at least an unthreaded portion of the shank, the sleeve being expandable when the insert is injected through the shank; anda nut secured to a threaded portion of the shank. 41. The apparatus of claim 40, wherein the additive is a graphene nanoparticle. 42. The apparatus of claim 40, wherein the additive is a nanosilica particle. 43. The apparatus of claim 40, wherein the additive is a rubber-coated graphene particle. 44. The apparatus of claim 40, wherein the additive is a nylon particle. 45. The apparatus of claim 40, wherein the additive is a chopped graphite fiber. 46. The apparatus of claim 40, wherein the additive is a chopped glass fiber. 47. The apparatus of claim 40, wherein the additive is an elastomeric particle. 48. The apparatus of claim 40, wherein the additive is a ceramic. 49. The apparatus of claim 40, wherein the additive is a chopped cellulose fiber. 50. The apparatus of claim 40, wherein at least a majority of the insert is adjacent an unthreaded portion of the shank between the head and the nut, and the insert material entirely longitudinally extends between the head and the nut. 51. The apparatus of claim 40, wherein the additive includes nanoparticles. 52. The apparatus of claim 40, further comprising a workpiece including an aperture, the sleeve surrounding at least the unthreaded portion of the shank when located within the aperture of the workpiece, and the insert being injected into the end of the fastener which is opposite the head. 53. The apparatus of claim 52, wherein the workpiece includes composite materials for an aircraft component. 54. The apparatus of claim 52, wherein the sleeve is flexible and includes a fiber.