Numerical modelling and experimental behaviour of adhesive joints under dynamic loading

Abstract

Adhesive joints play an essential role in the aeronautical industry, but the methods to dynamically characterize these joints are not standardized. In addition, there is a lack of research regarding the use of composite specimens. The Butt Joint (BJ) and Single Lap Shear (SLS) tests are intended to obtain the traction and shear strengths of adhesive joints. The objective of the present study is to define suitable specimens for the characterization of the tensile and shear strengths of the FM-300M structural adhesive under Quasi Static (QS) and Dynamic (DYN) conditions.