Mechanics of Crack Growth in Epoxide Adhesives

Abstract

This report considers the failure of structural adhesive joints consisting of metallic substrates bonded with various simple epoxide adhesives. The different modes of crack growth behaviour are discussed and possible controlling mechanisms considered.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA059289

Entities

People

  • A. J. Kinloch
  • R. A. Gledhill

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesives
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Cantilever Beams
  • Crack Propagation
  • Crack Tips
  • Cracks
  • Curing Agents
  • Explosives
  • Fracture (Mechanics)
  • Geometry
  • Kinetic Energy
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Plastic Deformation
  • Plastic Flow
  • Resins

Fields of Study

  • Materials science

Readers

  • Materials Science (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.