Reliable method of assessing fracture properties of asymmetric bonded joints
Abstract
Two methods of assessing fracture properties of adhesive joints were studied. Two wedge tests: with continuous deflection and with force measurements were compared. Asymmetric geometry of the bonded joint was considered, i.e. two different plates of aluminium alloys: Al-Cu and Al-Mg, were bonded with epoxy DGEBA adhesive. The analytical model is shown to estimate the values of fracture properties: crack position and critical fracture energy. It was found that both methods allow easy and reliable estimation and comparison of fracture properties, although some differences were observed.
© 2010 J. Tysarczyk, M. Budzik, J. Jumel, K. Imielińska, M. Shanahan, published by Gdansk University of Technology
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