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Adhesive bonding: Science, technology and applications

Edited by R D Adams, formerly University of Bristol, UK

Woodhead Publishing Series in Welding and Other Joining Technologies No. 52

 - essential information for all those concerned with the industrial application of adhesives
 - this important collection examines adhesives and adhesive bonding for load-bearing applications
 - arranged in a user-friendly format with three main sections: fundamentals, generic uses and industry specific applications
 - written by a leading international team of authors

This important collection reviews key research on adhesive behaviour and applications in sectors as diverse as construction and automotive engineering. The book is divided into three main parts: fundamentals, mechanical properties and applications. Part one focuses on the basic properties of adhesives, surface assessment and treatment. Part two concentrates on understanding how adhesives perform under stress and the factors affecting fatigue and failure. The final part of the book reviews industry specific applications in areas such as building and construction, transport and electrical engineering.

With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Adhesive bonding is a standard reference for all those concerned with the industrial application of adhesives.

ISBN 1 85573 741 8
ISBN-13: 978 1 85573 741 9
March 2005
560 pages  234 x 156mm  hardback  
£170.00 / US$290.00 / €205.00

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About the editor

Robert Adams is Professor of Applied Mechanics at University of Bristol

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Contents

PART 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF ADHESIVE BONDING
PART 2 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
PART 3 APPLICATIONS

PART 1 FUNDAMENTALS OF ADHESIVE BONDING

History of adhesive bonding
P Fay, UK
 - Early days
 - The industrialisation of glue making
 - The advent of synthetic polymers
 - References

What are adhesives and sealants and how do they work?
Dr J Comyn, Institute of Polymer Technology and Materials Engineering, University of Loughborough, UK
 - Introduction
 - Adhesives which harden by loss of solvent
 - Adhesives which harden by loss of water
 - Adhesives which harden by cooling
 - Adhesives which harden by chemical reaction
 - Adhesives which do not harden - pressure sensitive adhesives
 -  Adhesion by physical adsorption
 - Adhesion by chemical bonding
 - The electrostatic theory of adhesion
 - Mechanical interlocking
 - Adhesion by interdiffusion
 - Weak boundary layers
 - Pressure sensitive adhesion
 - Future trends
 - Sources of information
 - References

Surfaces: how to assess
Prof J Watts, University of Surrey, UK
 - Introduction
 - Surface topography
 - Surface thermodynamics
 - Surface chemical analysis
 - Concluding remarks
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Surfaces: how to treat
Prof D Brewis, University of Loughborough, UK
 - Introduction
 - Pretreatments for metals
 - Pretreatments for inorganic materials
 - Pretreatments for plastics
 - Pretreatments for elastomers
 - Summary and future trends
 - Literature
 - References

PART 2 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Stress analysis
Prof A Crocombe, University of Surrey, UK
 - Introduction
 - A qualitative description of adhesive joint stresses
 - Closed form, global stress analysis of adhesive joints
 - Finite element analyses of adhesive joints
 - Future developments
 - References

Environmental (durability) effects
Dr J Comyn, Institute of Polymer Technology and Materials Engineering, University of Loughborough , UK
 - Introduction
 - Additives to reduce photo-oxidative degradation
 - Behaviour of structural joints to metals in wet surroundings
 - Water and adhesives
 - Water and adhesive interfaces
 - Other fluids
 - Timber joints
 - Future trends
 - Further information
 - References

Nondestructive testing
Prof P Cawley, Imperial College, UK
 - Introduction
 - Conventional ultrasonics
 - Bond testers
 - Rapid scanning methods
 - Cohesive property measurement
 - The interface problem and monitoring environmental degradation
 - Conclusions
 - References

Impact behaviour of adhesively bonded joints
Prof Sato, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
 - Introduction
 - Experimental method for impact test of adhesives and adhesively bonded joints, and characteristics of adhesives under high rate loading
 - Stress distribution and variation in adhesively bonded joints subject to impact load
 - Actual joint design considering impact load
 - Future trends and further information
 - Conclusion
 - Reference

Fracture mechanics of adhesive bonds
Professor D A Dillard, Center for Adhesive and Sealant Science, Virginia, USA
 - Introduction
 - An energy criterion for failure
 - The stress intensity factor approach
 - The energy release rate approach
 - Thermodynamic, intrinsic, and practical adhesion energy
 - The effect of mode mixity
 - Experimental evaluation of fracture energy
 - Durability
 - Designing with fracture mechanics
 -  Recent developments and current research areas
 - Conclusion
 - References

Fatigue
Dr I Ashcroft Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Loughborough University, UK
 - Introduction
 - The stress-life approach
 - The Fatigue Crack Growth (FCG) approach
 - Summary and future trends
 - Further information
 - References

Vibration damping
M Hildebrand, FY-Composites Oy, Finland
 - Introduction
 - Damping in joints
 - Prediction methods of vibration damping
 - Experimental data on vibration damping of adhesively bonded joints
 - Future trends
 - References

PART 3 APPLICATIONS

Joining similar and dissimilar materials
Dr E Kellar, The Welding Institute, UK
 - Introduction
 - Joint design
 - Adhesive selection
 - Surface pre-treatments
 - Assembly issues and hybrid joining
 - Future trends
 - References

Bonding composites
Dr P Davies, Materials and Structures Group, France
 - Introduction
 - The specific nature of composite materials
 - Design of bonded composite assemblies
 - Surface preparation
 - Testing
 - Influence of bondline thickness
 - Examples of bonded composite structures
 - Durability and long-term performance
 - Future trends
 - Sources of information
 - References

Building and construction – steel and aluminium
Dr I J Van Straalen and M Van Tooren
 - Basic needs
 - Adhesive characteristics required
 - Surface preparation
 - Strength and durability
 - Common failures
 - Inspection, testing and quality control
 - Repair and strengthening
 - Other industry-specific factors
 - References

Building and construction – timber
Dr E Serrano and Mr B Källander, SP Swedish National Testing and Research Institute, Sweden
 - Introduction
 - Basic needs and applications
 - Wood characteristics
 - Adhesive characteristics needed
 - Surface preparation and bond formation
 - Strength and durability
 - Common failures
 - Inspection, testing and quality control
 - Repair
 - Examples of use
 - Future trends and further reading
 - References

Automobiles
Prof K Dilger, Institut für Füge- und Schweißtechnik, TU Braunschweig, Germany
 - Introduction
 - Basic needs
 - Adhesive characteristics required
 - Surface preparation
 - Strength and durability
 - Common failures
 - Inspection, testing quality control
 - Repair and recycling
 - Other industry-specific factors
 - Examples for use
 - References

Boats and marine
Dr M Hentinen VTT Industrial Systems, Finland
 - Basic needs
 - Adhesive characteristics required
 - Surface preparation
 -  Strength and durability
 - Common failures
 - Inspection, testing and quality control
 - Repair
 - Examples of use
 - Future trends
 - References

Shoe industry
Prof J M Martin Martinez, Adhesion and Adhesives Laboratory, University of Alicante, Spain
 - Introduction
 - Upper materials in shoes
 - Sole materials in shoes
 - Types of adhesive used in shoes
 - Solvent-borne polyurethane adhesives
 - Waterborne polyurethane adhesives
 - Polychloroprene (neoprene) adhesives
 - Waterborne polychloroprene adhesives
 - Testing, quality control and durability
 - Future trends
 - Acknowledgements
 - References

Electrical
Prof Jacques-Alain Petit and Dr Valérie Nassiet, Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tarbes, France
 - Introduction
 - Basic needs
 - Adhesive charateristics
 - Surface preparation
 - Strength and durability: reliability
 - Common failures
 - Inspection, testing and quality control
 - Examples of use
 - Conclusion
 - References

Aerospace
Dr J H Smith, The Boeing Company, USA
 - Basic needs
 - Adhesive characteristics required for design and analysis
 - Surface preparation
 -  Design of adhesively bonded joints
 - Design features ensuring durability of bonded joints
 - Load redistribution around flaws and porosity
 - Effects of thermal mismatch between adherends on strength of bonded joints
 - Inspection, testing, and quality control
 - Bonded repairs
 - Other industry-specific factors
 - Examples of use of adhesive bonding in aircraft structures
 - References