To investigate the influence of sealing treatment on the resistance of lap joints to
hygrothermal environment, Al-CFRP single lap joints (SLJ) and Al-CFRP-Al double lap joints …

This research paper presents an analytical mechanics model for studying the degraded
failure mechanics of an adhesively bonded corrugated sandwich structure (ABCSS) …

Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) have great potential in shipbuilding. As a new type of
material, basalt-fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) has received increasing attention due to its …

The mechanical properties of adhesives are sensitive to both temperature and humidity. A
modified Arcan device was proposed to characterize the failures of adhesive joints under …

In this paper, the effect of hygrothermal conditions on elastic properties of polymeric
composite materials is investigated by the finite element method. A micromechanical …

The presented research aims to enhance the ageing performance of nanocomposites and
bonded joints in the saltwater medium with boron nanoparticle doping. Epoxy …

The strength and durability of adhesive joints in different applications is of special concern
where aging can significantly influence the joint permanence. Aging of adhesive joints is …

Epoxy adhesives have been extensively used in the aerospace, marine, and automotive
industries to join different components. A major concern with the use of epoxy adhesives is …

In this paper, the creep behaviour of aluminium to aluminium adhesively bonded joints
reinforced with different amount of graphene nano-platelets (up to 0.5 wt%) was investigated …

This paper aims to investigate the relationship between local moisture concentration and
mesoscale mechanical properties of epoxy adhesive under elevated temperature. Araldite® …