Hygrothermal durability of epoxy adhesives used in civil structural applications

Adhesive durability and joint reliability, strictly related to the bonding agents, are key parameters still under evaluation in civil as well as in other engineering fields. Moisture, different environmental agents and temperature (in particular) can strongly affect the performance of the adhesive joints over the time limiting their applicability. The environmental temperature may exceed the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the adhesive...