Adhesive joints are some of the oldest inseparable connections, and were used much earlier than other non-separable connections (e.g., welded, soldered). Adhesives are widely used in the manufacture of vehicles, household appliances, aircraft, and me...
This study investigates the bond strength of fifteen cement-based adhesive mortars used for expanded polystyrene (EPS) in External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS). Field surveys and contractor interviews (170 questionnaires) found that a...
The emergence of composite materials has revolutionized the approach to building engineering structures. With the number of applications for composites increasing every day, maintaining structural integrity is of utmost importance. For composites, ad...
In the field of waterproofing concrete structures, the use of self-adhesive waterproofing sheets has become a popular technique for ensuring long-term waterproofing performance. One important characteristic of such sheet materials is maintaining thei...
Ice adhesion tests are widely used to assess the performance of potential icephobic surfaces and coatings. A great variety of test designs have been developed and used over the past decades due to the lack of formal standards for these types of tests...
A literature review of the five main theories describing the interaction mechanisms in the bitumen/aggregate system was conducted: theory of weak boundary layers, mechanical theory, electrostatic theory, chemical bonding theory, and thermodynamic the...
Ice accretion is a serious problem in cold climates, causing automobile and airplane accidents, as well as severe economic losses throughout various sectors. To combat these issues, many solutions have been developed, such as de-icing materials, whic...
Background/Objectives: Biomineral adhesive bone adhesives composed of phosphoserine combined with magnesium oxides or phosphates exhibit exceptional adhesive properties. This study evaluates two experimental mineral–organic cementitious adhesiv...
The phenomenon of rate-dependent adhesion has long been recognized as an intricate problem, and the so-far-developed physics and mechanics-based approaches resulted in analytical relations between the implicit form between the work of adhesion and th...
The adhesive property between asphalt and aggregate is a crucial factor that affects the resistance of asphalt pavement to moisture damage. In this study, by simulating the actual working conditions of asphalt–aggregate bonding characteristics,...
In this study, we assessed the effects of ice types, test parameters, and surface properties on measurement data of the ice adhesion centrifuge test. This method is often used for the evaluation of low ice adhesion surfaces, although no test standard...
Due to increased pressure on the availability of wood biomass in the EU and the regulatory attempts to lower CO2 values, where wood-based biomass plays a crucial role in carbon sequestration, the use of cellulose derived from alternative sources is g...
The article describes the results of pull-off adhesion strength of the FRCM-PBO (Fiber Reinforced Cementitious Matrix-p-Phenylene benzobis oxazole) composite adhered to the epoxy resin layer which is the connector with the timber beam. In addition, t...
Fiber-reinforced laminates with flexibility (FRLs) are becoming increasingly crucial across diverse sectors due to their adaptability and outstanding mechanical attributes. Their ability to deliver high performance relative to their weight makes them...
Aiming at the problem of low control accuracy caused by nonlinear disturbances in the operation of the PLS-160 wheel–rail adhesion test rig, a linear active disturbance rejection controller (LADRC) suitable for the wheel–rail adhesion tes...
Nowadays adhesive joints are more and more used; therefore, a precise and reliable shear strength measurement of these joints is necessary to design and predict a final components’ performance. This work aimed to assess the shear strength value...
Adhesive bonding is increasingly being used for composite structures, especially in aerospace and automotive industries. One common joint configuration used to test adhesive strength is the single-lap shear joint, which has been widely studied and sh...
Additive Manufacturing (AM) became a popular engineering solution not only for Rapid Prototyping (RP) as a part of product development but as an effective solution for producing complex geometries as fully functional components. Even the modern engin...
Construction adhesives are usually polymers that have been modified to achieve specific properties so that they can be used under various loading conditions. An attempt was made to estimate the effect of fatigue loading on the temperature of an adhes...
Non-destructive testing (NDT) and semi-destructive testing (SDT) have recently been more frequently used for the evaluation and condition assessment of concrete floors in various types of buildings. The subject of the article is to briefly introduce...
The paper investigates the phenomena of adhesion in binder-aggregate systems produced to reflect warm-mix asphalt with water-foamed bitumen. The investigated materials included limestone and quartzite aggregates and a total of four asphalt binders: 5...
Understanding the creep behaviour of materials is crucial in structural design, since assessing their durability and long-term performance is essential for ensuring the safety of the structures. Experimental testing allows to gather data on the creep...
This paper presents measurement and FEM (Finite Element Method) analysis of metal adhesion force to a parylene substrate for implantable neural probe. A test device composed of 300 nm-thick gold and 30 nm-thick titanium metal electrodes on top of par...
This study aims to evaluate the adhesion performance of the recycled asphalt mastic (RAM)–limestone filler interface and the contribution ratio (CR) of mineral filler to the adhesion performance of the RAM–limestone filler interface. Usin...
In this work we present the results of a functional properties assessment via Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)-based surface morphology, surface roughness, nano-scratch tests and adhesion force maps of TiZr-based nanotubular structures. The nanostructur...
The removal or modification of smear layers that cover the dentin is critical to allow the penetration of adhesive molecules and to ensure a strong bond between resin and dentin. Aiming to establish a model for clinically-relevant dentin-bond testing...
Reliability is one of the major requirements for power and opto-electronic devices across all segments. High operation temperature and/or high thermomechanical stress cause defects and degradation of materials and interconnects, which may lead to mal...
This study reviewed new concept waterproofing performance gradation to respond to the limit of unified single standard performance standard used in each country from the past until now. This study was carried out using the standard test data from 34...
Mechanical exfoliation of two-dimensional (2D) materials using adhesive tape is a widely used method for producing high-quality single-layer graphene flakes. However, this technique is time-consuming, with low yields and inconsistent results due to p...
The need for more sustainable adhesive formulations has presented the possibility of using silane-based adhesives in the automotive industry. In this work, a dual-cure two-component silylated polyurethane resin (SPUR) adhesive was tested in single-la...
Tissue adhesives constitute a great possibility to improve conventional wound closure. In contrast to sutures, they enable nearly immediate hemostasis and can prevent fluid or air leaks. In the present study, a poly(ester)urethane-based adhesive was...
The adhesion of strain gauges (SGs) onto the underlying spring element plays an important role not only during the fabrication of the SG sensors but also for the final performance of the sensors. A novel and facile method for the evaluation of the ad...
One of the most important design factors in the constitution of adhesive joints is the correct choice of adhesive. Currently, there is a full range of options on the commercial market in this regard, but there is increasing research into modifying ad...
This paper presents a new process for obtaining eco-epoxide adhesives synthesized from bio-renewable raw material (tannic acid—TA) and used for bonding lightweight materials (aluminum (Al) and carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP)). Two synthe...
To find an alternative that is closer to clinical reality in terms of cavity geometry and configuration factor, this study investigated the pushout test on in vitro adhesive testing to coronal dentin when compared to the established shear test, both...
Ultrasonic tests are widely used, both in laboratory and industrial settings, to assess the quality of joints, mainly welded joints. Studies are being carried out on the possibility of ultrasonic evaluation of adhesive joints. This study was conducte...
In the construction field, adhesives are frequently used to improve adhesion between two objects. Epoxy adhesives are applied as long-term solutions, improving the bond between repair materials and existing concrete structures. Experimental investiga...
The aim of this study was to evaluate four test methods on the adhesion of resin composite to resin composite, and resin composite to glass ceramic. Resin composite specimens (N = 180, Quadrant Universal LC) were obtained and distributed randomly to...
In the automotive industry, the application of dry lubricants on aluminium is indispensable for achieving a high-quality forming behaviour. To provide a short production time, these forming aids are not removed during the joining step. The aim of thi...
In the present paper, a novel epichlorohydrin/cardanol adhesive was reinforced by multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and characterized experimentally. The adhesive was reinforced by MWCNTs in weight ratios (wt %) of 0.5%, 1.0% and 2.0%. The bulk...
This paper deals with the evaluation of the surface of structural steel whose samples were deliberately contaminated with transparent spray primer, adhesive label glue, and welding sprays prior to hot-dip galvanizing. The galvanized samples were stud...
Underwater adhesion involves bonding substrates in aqueous environments or wet surfaces, with applications in wound dressing, underwater repairs, and underwater soft robotics. In this study, we investigate the underwater adhesion properties of a poly...
Compared with traditional hot mix asphalt (HMA), wax based warm mix asphalt (WWMA) can be mixed with the aggregate at a lower temperature and achieve the desired compaction. However, the adhesion performance of WWMA on aggregate is uncertain. To eval...
Excellent adhesion of electrospun nanofiber (NF) to textile support is crucial for a broad range of their bioapplications, e.g., wound dressing development. We compared the effect of several low- and atmospheric pressure plasma modifications on the a...
To date, the fracture behaviour of soft, polyurethane-based adhesive joints has rarely been investigated. This work contributes to the experimental investigation of such joints in modes I and III by performing double cantilever beam (mode I) and out-...
With an increasing demand for adhesives, the durability of joints has become highly important. The fatigue resistance of adhesives has been investigated mainly for epoxies, but in recent years many other resins have been adopted for structural adhesi...
This paper presents the results of testing the adhesion of geopolymer coatings and varnishes with ceramic additives to concrete and steel substrates. The measurement method used and described in this article was the pull-off method. The pull-off meth...
Aggregate–asphalt adhesion plays an important role in the water stability of asphalt concrete. In various test standards of different countries, it is evaluated via the subjective judgment of testers using the boiling water test. The subjective...
The accumulation of ice on equipment exposed to low temperatures raises major efficiency and safety concerns. To overcome this challenge, various strategies have been developed to create icephobic surfaces. Their characterization typically relies on...
Epoxy foam adhesives are widely used for weight reduction, watertight property, and mechanical reinforcement effects. However, epoxy foam adhesives have poor impact resistance at higher expansion ratios. Hence, we prepared an epoxy composite foam adh...
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