Simulations using the Finite Element Method (FEM) play an increasingly important role in the design process of joints and fasteners in the aerospace industry. In order to utilize the potential of such adhesive bonding, there is an increasing need for effective and accurate computational methods. The geometry and the nature of an adhesive joint are, however, not so simple to describe effectively...

The existing analytical solutions for the peeling and shearing stresses in polymeric adhesively bonded structures are either too inaccurate or too complex for adoption by practicing engineers. This manuscript presents a closed-form solution that is reasonably accurate yet simple and concise enough to be adopted by practicing engineers for design analysis and exploration. Analysis of these conci...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate and exploit the combination additive manufacturing polymeric technology structural adhesives. main advantage expand maximum dimension 3D printed parts, which typically limited, by joining parts with adhesive, without losing strength stiffness keeping major asset 3 D printing: freedom shape system low cost parts. Design/methodology/approach materi...