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The nature of the likely adherends—whether composite or metal—are reviewed in terms of the manner in which their properties influence the performance of a bonded joint. Similarly, the primary characteristics of the major adhesive types are also assessed. The stresses experienced by an adhesive, as a result of the interplay of these characteristics, in idealisedjoints are examined using worked examples generated by a mathematical model. The implications of this study and real-life experience are taken into account in terms of practical design. The significant factors affecting production are detailed—particularly surface preparation and the means of maintaining continuous mass production. The review concludes with some observations on service environments and durability.
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Lees, W.A. (1991). A Review—The Design and Assembly of Bonded Composites. In: Marshall, I.H. (eds) Composite Structures. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-3662-4_36
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