Adhesive Joints

A comprehensive overview of adhesive bonding, providing both basic knowledge of polymer adhesives as well as insights into their mechanical and ageing properties.
The book is unique in its upΓÇôtoΓÇôdate, selfΓÇôcontained summary of recent developments and in its integration of the theory, synthesis and mechanical properties of adhesive joints as well as their applications. WellΓÇôstructured throughout, the first chapter introduces the initial state of adhesive joints and their formation, while subsequent chapters discuss the ageing and failure as well as the weathering of adhesive joints. In addition, a whole section is devoted to longΓÇôterm behavior and life time predictions. The text is rounded off by a look at future technological advances.
The result is an essential reference for a wide range of disciplines.