Adhesive bonding is widely seen as the most optimal method for joining composite
materials, bringing significant benefits over mechanical joining, such as lower weight and …

This study experimentally investigates the combined effect of several parameters on the
fatigue behaviour of adhesive bonded single lap joints, including: substrate material (steel …

Among the myriad joining techniques, the adhesive bonding technique is widely used to join
complex large-scale composite structures because of its numerous advantages compared to …

This research presents a comparative analysis of the fracture surfaces of adhesively bonded
dissimilar single lap joints (DSLJs) and investigates the effect of nanosilica (NS) additives on …

The study proposes a novel concept of a curved single lap joint (SLJ) with non-uniform
adhesive thickness to reduce stress concentrations near overlap edges. Experimental and …

This study investigates a sustainable alternative for composites and adhesives in high-
performance industries like civil and automotive. This study pioneers the development and …

Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) techniques, such as Electromechanical Impedance
Spectroscopy (EMIS), aim to continuously monitor structures for defects, thus avoiding the …

Epoxy adhesives are not conductive materials, usually requiring the use of fillers to create
electrical bridging between the joint's substrates. This work aims at the implementation of UV …

Additive Manufacturing (AM) is one of the important technological pillars of Industry 4.0.
Thanks to its tool-free manufacturing and extreme flexibility, AM has the potential to respond …

The use of adhesive bonding in aeronautical applications has gained popularity due to its
numerous advantages over traditional mechanical fastening methods. However, the issue of …