Strength prediction and stress analysis of adhesively bonded composite joints using meshless methods

The applications of adhesive joints have grown in recent years in various industries, ranging from automotive to maritime. Compared to traditional joining techniques, such as bolts, welding or riveting, adhesive bonding has some advantages, namely, they are low weight, have high strength and have a more uniform stress distribution. However, they also have some disadvantages, many times they are impossible to disassemble, they have low peel...