A review of the relationship between design factors and environmental agents regarding adhesive bonded joints

Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRPs) combine characteristics of polymers and fibers to obtain a material with high mechanical strength and stiffness together with low specific mass and good corrosion resistance. The use of FRPs is growing as an alternative to metals in the automotive, aerospace and civil construction industries. Since adhesive bonded joints are an excellent way of joining materials due to the better load distribution, the use of...