Fractographic analysis of the hygrothermal effect in co-bonded and secondary bonded joints under mode II delamination loading

Adhesive bonding technologies exhibit several advantages over conventional mechanical fasteners which include lower weight, reduced stress concentration in the adherents and excellent fatigue properties allowing the design of smooth surface contour and damage tolerant aerostructures. The overall structural performance of the composite joint depends on several factors related to the manufacturing process, such as surface preparation procedure,...