In a prior study, the current authors proposed the utilization of semi-circular bend (SCB)
specimens for analyzing the fracture energy of adhesive materials. However, similar to …

The present paper suggests a new method to obtain pure mode and mixed mode traction-
separation laws of adhesives using semi-circular bend (SCB) specimen by employing the …

To enable the widespread use of adhesive joints in industry applications, it is fundamental to
be able to predict their strength. Cohesive zone models (CZM) require estimating …

To increase the confidence in the design of adhesive structures, it is necessary to accurately
predict their strength and fracture properties (critical strain energy release rate in tension, G …

Adhesive joints are getting more and more popular in modern idustries, so their fracture
mechanics need to be investigated futher. The fracture of an adhesive joint between steel …

In this paper, a combined experimental-numerical method was proposed to study the effect
of adhesive thickness on mode I fracture energy of the adhesive layer, using Double …

Fracture mechanics and damage mechanics are widely used to predict the mechanical
behavior of adhesive joints. The critical energy release rate is one of the most important …

Abstract Cohesive Zone Models (CZMs) have been increasingly used for the fracture
prediction of adhesively bonded joints. In order to better understand the relation between the …

The double cantilever beam specimen has been increasingly employed to enable the
development of cohesive zone models for adhesive joints. Evaluation of the traction …

The use of adhesive joints has increased in recent decades due to its competitive features
compared with traditional methods. This work aims to estimate the tensile critical strain …