Dynamic response of single lap joints, subjected to a harmonic peeling load is studied theoretically and experimentally. In the theoretical part, dynamic response of a single lap joint clamped at one end and subjected to a harmonic peeling load at the other end is investigated. Adherents are modeled as Euler-Bernouli beams joined in the lap area by a viscoelastic adhesive layer. Both axial and ...

0020-7683/$ see front matter 2008 Elsevier Ltd. A doi:10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2008.11.016 Abbreviations: ASTM, ASTM International; CC, co continuous cohesive zone method; CPE4I, bilinear inc elements; DACE, design and analysis of computer cantilever beam; DCZM, discrete cohesive zone metho finite element; LEFM, linear elastic fracture mech sampling; SLJ, single lap joint; TTL, trapezoidal tractio * ...

In 2009 the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) introduced a slow growth approach for certifying composite and adhesively-bonded structures. This approach requires that delamination or disbond is slow, stable and predictable under cyclic-fatigue loads. The present paper addresses the challenge of developing a methodology capable of enabling this approach to certification to be implemented....

This paper investigates the roles of external loads and specimen geometry on crack path selection in adhesively bonded joints. First, the effect of mixed mode fracture on crack path selection is studied. Using epoxy as an adhesive and aluminum as the adherends, double cantilever beam (DCB) specimens with various T-stress levels are prepared and tested under mixed mode fracture loading. Post-fai...

Background Recently, the automotive industry has paid attention to multi-material structures to reduce CO2 emission. Hence, the use of light-weight and high-strength materials such as Al–Mg alloys, high-tensile-strength steel and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) is essential to lighten the vehicle weight [1]. Joining methods for these dissimilar materials are the key to apply them into t...

This research presents the interaction of the epoxy polymer diglicydil ether of bisphenol-A (DGEBA) with silica (SiO₂) nanoparticles plus zirconia (ZrO₂) nanoparticles obtained via the sol-gel method in the synthesis of an epoxy-silica-zirconia hybrid adhesive cured with polyamide. ZrO₂ nanoparticles were added to the epoxy-silica hybrid adhesive produced in situ to modify the apparent shear st...

Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) has been used widely in the strengthening of steel structures. Steel/CFRP systems being subjected to elevated temperatures is realistic summer climate events many countries, which leads degradation bond performance between CFRP and steel. Therefore, it critical study behavior CFRP/steel system under temperature. This paper investigates mechanical adhesivel...

The present research attempts to characterize mechanical properties, which are representative of the adhesive and cohesive states of adhesively bonded assemblies, using through-transmission immersion ultrasonic method. Transmission coefficients of an ultrasonic wave incident from different angles are measured for an assembly made of 2 substrates bonded with an adhesive. Knowing thicknesses and ...

Improving the mechanical properties of epoxy-based adhesives with nanoparticles is one methods which justifies use adhesive joints significantly. This work studies strength adhesively bonded single-lap (SLJs) considering pure adhesive, reinforced nano-silica particles (NSPs), nano-clay (NCPs), and a combination both nano particles. Uniaxial tensile testing SLJs was conducted to reveal failure l...