Objective
The designer can now use design software with a procedure manual which enables him to select the correct joint type and size. There are also databases which enable him to select and source the correct adhesive and the best surface preparation for optimum joint life and reliability. The engineer can now design structures with adhesively bonded joints, confident that they will be of known strength and reliability.
Novel test methods have been developed to provide quantitative information on joint behaviour in aggressive environments.
A computer database on adhesive bonding has been developed.
Results have helped provide increased information on zinc coated materials.
Polymer surface treatment has led to increased joint strength.
THE PROJECT AIMS AT DEVELOPING AND DEMONSTRATING THE BASIC TECHNOLOGY NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT ADHESIVE BONDING TECHNOLOGY IN THE ENGINEERING INDUSTRY, MAINLY IN VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING.
ADHESIVE BONDING ENABLES STIFF JOINTS WHICH, WHEN SUBJECTED TO APPLIED LOADS, PRODUCE STRESSES IN THE COMPONENTS WHICH ARE LOWER THAN FOR JOINTS MADE BY OTHER JOINING TECHNIQUES. THERE IS POTENTIAL WEIGHT SAVING IN MATERIALS, BUT THE APPLICATIONS OF THIS TECHNOLOGY HAVE BEEN UNTIL NOW LARGELY LIMITED TO AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION.
A COMPUTER SELECTION PROGRAMME OF THE ADHESIVES AND OF THEIR INCORPORATION IN THE BONDING JOINT DESIGN PROCEDURE IS TO BE ACHIEVED. BASIC CONFIGURATIONS ARE TO BE ESTABLISHED SO AS TO PRODUCE METHODS FOR THE DESIGN OF JOINTS BOTH WITHIN AND BEYOND THE ELASTIC LIMIT OF THE MATERIALS USED.
THE PRACTICAL PART OF THE PROJECT CONCERNS THE SURFACE PRETREATMENT PROCESS, ASSESSMENT OF THE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY, ADHESIVE APPLICATION TECHNIQUES, COMPONENT ASSEMBLY METHODS AND QUALITY CONTROL. THIS IS TO BE FOLLOWED BY THE APPLICATION AND PROVING OF THE TECHNOLOGY, BOTH IN SERVICE AND THROUGH BENCH TESTING.
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LE13 0PB MELTON MOWBRAY
United Kingdom
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