Hygrothermal effects on mode II interlaminar fracture toughness of co‐bonded and secondary bonded composites joints

Adhesive joints are being more extensively applied in the aeronautical industry, allowing for better integration between the structural parts and overall lower weight if compared with joints made with fasteners and rivets. However, a further evaluation of these new technologies is needed, once their critical fracture toughness under different environmental conditions is still unknown and this value is essential for design and certification of...