Experimental procedures used for the study of reinforcement to concrete bond have been hampered for a long time by inconsistencies and large differences in the obtained behavior, such as bond strength and mode of failure, depending on the specimen fo...
This paper presents the effect of blade type and feeding force during resin-bonded dentin specimen preparation on the microtensile bond strength (μTBS) test. Forty resin-bonded flat middle dentin specimens were divided into four groups. The specimens...
In the present study, experimental investigations on the influence of mixing water content used for the preparation of mortar mix using factory-made dry-mix mortar dedicated to bricklaying with clinker masonry units are presented, as well as the curi...
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...
In dentistry, root canal treatment reduces support of the tooth, making it necessary to insert a cylindrical body into the treated tooth to strengthen the crown. In the past, metal or fiberglass was often used. However, metal is too different in colo...
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) has been used in building joints due to its increased strength, crack resistance, and durability, serving as a repair material. However, efficient repair depends on whether the interfacial substrate can provide...
Carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTPs) have attracted attention in aerospace because of their superior specific strength and stiffness. It can be assembled by adhesive bonding; however, the existing evaluation of bonding strength is inadequa...
The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the influence of microabrasive blasting on the physicochemical properties of dentine and shear bond strength (SBS) of self-adhesive resin cement (Maxcem Elite, Kerr, Orange, CA, USA) bonded to the dentine...
Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) is an appropriate material to repair and rehabilitate aged structures due to its excellent properties, such as high compressive strength and durability. Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of app...
In structures manufactured using 3D concrete printing, cracks can easily propagate along the interface between printed layers. Therefore, it was necessary to determine the interlayer bond strength. In this study, direct shear and tensile tests were p...
This study reports the application of an optoacoustic method for evaluating the bonding strength of ultrasonically bonded joints in a non-destructive and non-contact fashion. It is proposed that the bonding strength is correlated with the resonant fr...
Bonding agents have been developed to improve bond strength between ceramic and Co-Cr metal. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of two bonding agents on bond strength of Co-Cr metal fabricated by selective laser melting (SLM). Bon...
Traditional load-to-failure tests fail to recreate clinical failures of all-ceramic restorations. Experimental fabrication, similar to prosthetic laboratory and clinical procedures, best predicts future clinical performance. A hybrid ceramic adherend...
When the direct tensile test is adopted to determine the interlayer tensile strength of the asphalt pavements, specimen separation or internal cracking often occurs at the bonding area of the loading head, rather than at the interlaminar bonding inte...
An epoxy-coated reinforcement geopolymer concrete structure with good durability and energy-saving properties can be formed by combining epoxy-coated reinforcement and geopolymer concrete. The bond strength is the precondition for the two to work tog...
Interlayer bond strength is one of the key aspects of 3D concrete printing. It is a well-established fact that, similar to other 3D printing process material designs, process parameters and printing environment can significantly affect the bond stren...
Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials have created a huge impact on civil engineering techniques. Bonding properties of FRP led to its wide usage with concrete structures for interfacial bonding. FRP materials show great...
With the rise in construction costs and aging of existing concrete structures, retrofitting and strengthening have gained more popularity. Among all of the available techniques, adding new repairing layers on top of old concrete ones has proven to be...
The performance and lifetime of the flexible asphalt pavement are mainly dependent on the interfacial bond strength between layer courses. To enhance the bond between layers, adhesive materials, such as tack coats, are used. The tack coat itself is a...
Although many different analytical models of local bond stress–slip have been proposed, considering the possible differences between materials in different countries, their applicability needs to be further explored. In this paper, the local bo...
Recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) containing recycled rubber gains increasing attention for reinforced concrete structures, owing to its benefits in resource-saving and environmental protection. Bonding between rebars and concrete is critical to ensu...
The reliable bond of CFRP to heat-damaged concrete is fundamental to ensuring cooperative working when the CFRP is applied for strengthening fire-damaged concrete structures. In this paper, the bond performance of hybrid-bonded (HB) CFRP to a heat-da...
Fiber materials have advantages such as light weight and high strength, corrosion resistance, fatigue resistance, and easy processing and production, and they are widely applied in the repair and renovation of concrete structures. To promote the cons...
The interface bonding behavior between the steel tube and the concrete of concrete-filled steel tube (CFST) blended with circulating fluidized bed bottom ash (CFB-BA) was investigated in this study. A total of 8 groups of CFSTs stub columns were prep...
Water damage leads to spalling and loosening of asphalt pavement, which is ultimately due to a reduction in the bond strength of the asphalt mastic. The filler, as an important component of the asphalt mastic, has a great impact on the various proper...
The extreme marine environment of the South China Sea Islands, which features high temperatures, high humidity levels and high salt levels, seriously affects the safety of building structures. The durability of concrete can be significantly improved...
The current experimental study consists of part of an extensive and ongoing research on bond behavior of RC elements damaged by corrosion, focusing on stirrups spacing effect on bonding. For this, RC specimens with different cases of stirrups spacing...
This study assessed the bond strength of prefabricated post systems at different root levels of endodontically treated teeth. One-rooted human premolars (N = 70; n = 10) were cut to 2 mm above the cement-enamel junction. Root canals were treated and...
Adhesion remains a key element in dentistry, whether approached in prosthetics, odontology, or orthodontics. It is a continuously researched aspect, as improved materials and adhesive methods keep emerging in the market. No orthodontic treatment can...
This paper presents an investigation into the bond strength of three common façade stones, namely, travertine, granite, and marble, to a concrete substrate using a shear-splitting test. The effects of anchorage, the number of curing days, and...
This study is an experimental investigation of the bond stress–slip behavior of BFRP bars in recycled coarse aggregate concrete using the pull-out experiment. The experimental program contains twenty-three BFRP specimens and twelve specimens wi...
Concrete is widely used in large-scale hydraulic structures, which often need to undergo multiple pouring operations due to construction demands, temperature-induced shrinkage phenomena, and structural reinforcement and repair, which in turn creates...
It is becoming accepted that glass-fibre-reinforced polymer (GFRP) is a credible and effective replacement for steel in reinforced concrete (RC) to meet structural requirements whilst addressing durability concerns posed by steel over the long term....
Roll bonding (RB) of bimetal laminates is a solid phase method of bonding and has been widely used in the manufacturing of layered strips. This process is widely used for brazing sheet for automotive, aerospace, vessel, and electrical industries. In...
Purpose: The aim of this comparative in vitro study was to assess the bond strength and mechanical failure of carbon-fiber-reinforced composites against cobalt–chrome structures with ceramic veneering. Materials and methods: A total of 24 speci...
Basalt fibers have been adopted as reinforcements to improve mechanical performance of concrete materials and structures due to their excellent corrosion resistance, affordable cost, and environmental-friendly nature. While the reinforcing efficiency...
The quantitative measurement of bonding strength in hybrid bonding (HB) is an indispensable metrology for process and reliability evaluation. Methods currently used such as blade insertion (BI) and double cantilever bending (DCB) have suffered from a...
In order to reduce the weight of parts in the automobile and electronic industries, various research on dissimilar welding techniques of aluminum and steel is being carried out. Since dissimilar materials have different physical and electrochemical c...
Many transportation structures collapse or sustain severe damage as a result of natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, wars, and similar attacks. These collapsed or severely damaged structures must be rebuilt and returned to service as quickl...
This paper presents the results of an experiment study and suggests a theoretical formulation for the bond behavior of reinforced fly ash-based geopolymer concrete. Three grades (20 MPa, 30 MPa and 40 MPa) of a geopolymer concrete along with three re...
Alkali-activated slag concrete (ASC) is regarded as one of the most promising sustainable construction materials for replacing ordinary Portland cement concrete (OPC) due to its comparable strength and outstanding durability in challenging environmen...
Due to their excellent ductility and crack-control ability, engineered cementitious composites (ECCs) combined with shaped steel can produce steel-reinforced engineering cementitious composite (SRECC) structures which exhibit significant advantages i...
Purpose: The aim of this in vitro study was to investigate the adhesive bond strength of glass fiber posts when cemented with universal resin cement in two different adhesion modes: adhesive and self-adhesive. Methods: A total of 20 extracted single-...
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...
This paper explores a set of new equations to predict the bond strength between fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) rebar and concrete. The proposed equations are based on a comprehensive statistical analysis and existing experimental results in the liter...
Copper wires have been attracting much attention for Large Scale Integration (LSI) bonding because of their excellent mechanical and electrical properties, in addition to their low material cost. The ends of these wires are usually joined to pads or...
The effectiveness of repair work relies on whether the interface substrate can achieve sufficient bond strength when subjected to numerous stresses. This study investigated the bond properties of repaired normal concrete (NC-to-NC) elements, includin...
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,...
Polymer-modified bitumens are usually employed for enhancing the mixture performance against typical pavement distresses. This paper presents an experimental investigation of bitumens added with two plastomeric compounds, containing recycled plastics...
Soil strengthening with hydraulic binders has gained popularity in recent years and provides an alternative to traditional methods, both for foundation reinforcement and for retaining walls. In many cases, columns, walls, or soil-cement mix blocks re...
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