This review is focused on the durability aspects of timber structures strengthened with fibre-
reinforced polymer (FRP) composites. Although FRP composite enhances the strength and …

Isotropic conductive adhesives (ICAs) have recently received a lot of focus and attention
from the researchers in electronics industry as a potential substitute to lead-bearing solders …

As acidic monomers of self-etching adhesives are incorporated into dental adhesives at high
concentrations, the adhesive becomes more hydrophilic. Water sorption by polymers causes …

A filled epoxy resin used as a structural adhesive and based on the diglycidyl ether of
bisphenol A cured with dicyandiamide has been subjected, in its bulk form, to ageing at 40 …

The selection and application of engineered materials is an integrated process that requires
an understanding of the interaction between materials properties, manufacturing …

In this study, various hygroscopic effects of such parameters as hygrothermal temperature,
matrix volume ratio (Vm), void volume ratio (Vv), specimen thickness, lay-up sequence and …

An investigation of the effect of modifying the network structure on moisture absorption of
epoxies was performed. The network was modified by crosslinking the epoxides with various …

Epoxy resins absorb significant quantities of moisture, typically 1 to 7% by weight for various
formulations, which can greatly compromise their physical properties. It is known that polarity …

Experiments are reported on the variations in moisture absorption properties of an epoxy
resin produced by sudden changes in temperature. Where the temperature change occurred …

This paper presents a study of moisture absorption–desorption effects in single lap adhesive
joints. Experiments were carried out to characterise the moisture uptake of the single part …