Mode II fracture of an MMA adhesive layer: theory versus experiment

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: Askarinejad, Sina, Martínez-Pañeda, Emilio, Cuesta, I Ivan, Fleck, Norman A
• Format: Paper Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 27.09.2020
• Subjects: Adhesion tests; Adhesive joints; Adhesives; Crack initiation; Crack propagation; Digital imaging; Lap joints; Peak load; Physics - Applied Physics; Physics - Materials Science; Shear strain; Superstructures

Thick adhesive layers have potential structural application in ship construction for the joining of a composite superstructure to a steel hull. The purpose of this study is to develop a mechanics model for the adhesive fracture of such lap joints under shear loading. Modified Thick-Adherend-Shear-Te...