This research work will introduce the pace developments in adhesive bonding technology of recent years into the steel pipe industry. The aim of this project is to increase the competitiveness of European steel pipe industry by developing an innovative and competitive bonding technology for steel pipes distributing gas, water and heat.

Objectives:
- Development of an efficient, integrated and easy-to-use technique for adhesive bonding of steel pipes based on an interdisciplinary collaboration between leading research institutes, adhesive industry and pipe industry including end users;
- Development of guidelines, design calculation methods and non-destructive testing methods including a repair concept for adhesively bonded steel pipes.