Advances in Structural Adhesive Bonding

Advances in Structural Adhesive Bonding, Second Edition, reviews the latest developments in adhesive bonding for a range of advanced structural engineering applications. This new edition has been fully revised and expanded to include the latest advances in materials, testing and modelling methods, life cycle considerations, and industrial implementation. The first section of the book reviews advances in the most commonly used groups of structural adhesives, with chapters covering epoxy, acrylic, anaerobic and cyanoacrylate, polyurethane, and silicone adhesives, as well as toughening. The second set of chapters covers various types of adherends and pre-treatment methods for structural materials including metals, plastics, composites, and wood. The third part of the book focuses on joint design and testing, discussing topics such as fracture mechanics, life prediction techniques, and advanced testing methods. This is followed by a section that examines problems and solutions for adhesive bonding in a variety of hostile environments, offering useful and practical insights. The final section explains the application of adhesives across specific key industrial areas, covering specification, quality control, and risk mitigation in each case. This is a valuable guide for all those working with structural adhesives, including, in an industrial setting, adhesive specialists, structural engineers, design engineers, R&D professionals, and scientists, as well as academic researchers and advanced students in adhesives, joining technology, materials science, and mechanical engineering. Provides detailed coverage of main adhesive groups, including epoxy, acrylic, cyanoacrylate, polyurethane, and silicone adhesives Includes the latest developments across adherends, pre-treatment methods, joint design and testing, durability, and life cycle related issues Addresses environmental challenges, adhesive specification, quality control, and risk mitigation, for specific industrial application areas