Durability and flammability evaluation of SGA structural adhesive joints consisting of a thick adhesive layer for shipbuilding

There are advantages to replacing weld joints with structural adhesive joints in shipbuilding, including reduction of labor associated with hot work and straightening work. However, the dimensional accuracy of the structural members must be the same for structural adhesive and welding, so the structural adhesive must fill gaps of the millimeter order. The lack of knowledge about the long-term reliability of thick adhesive layers is an obstacle...