Characterization of Aluminium Single-Lap Joints for High Temperature Applications

Abstract:

In this study, an experimental investigation into the shear strength behaviour of aluminium alloy single-lap adhesive joints was carried out in order to understand the effect of temperature on the strength of adhesively bonding joints. Single lap joints (SLJs) were fabricated and tested at RT and high temperatures (100°C, 125°C, 150°C, 175°C and 200°C). Results showed that the failure loads of the single-lap joint test specimens vary with temperature and this needs to be considered in any design procedure. It is shown that, although the tensile stress decreased with temperature, the lap-shear strength of the adhesive increased with increasing of temperature up to the glass transition of the adhesive (T_g) and decreased for tests above the T_g.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 730-732)
• Pages: 721-726
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.730-732.721
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Mariana D. Banea, Lucas F.M. da Silva, Raul D.S.G. Campilho, Abílio M.P. de Jesus
• Keywords: High Temperature Applications, Lap-Shear Strength, Temperature Tests

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