97 articles represent the efforts of more than 300 contributing authors and reviewers. The result is the most thorough review of the selection, design, properties, and uses of structural adhesives and sealants.
The broad range of technical information presented in this volume is divided into 10 major sections including: an overview of adhesives and sealants technology, a description of the major market and application areas, classification and comparison of various adhesives and sealants, surface preparation/considerations for adherents (metals, plastics, composites, and ceramics and glasses).
Methods used to test and analyze bonded structures; determination of mechanical properties (fatigue, fracture, etc.); physical characteristics (thermal and electrical); and microstructural analysis.
Designing with adhesives and sealants; the performance of adhesively bonded components in various service environments; manufacturing practices associated with adhesives and sealants (including curing and cure controls), and equipment used for mixing and dispensing, quality control, and repair recommendations are covered
Foreward
Policy on Units of Measure
Preface
Authors
Reviewers
Section 1 : Fundamentals of Adhesives and Scalants Technology
Section 2 : Adhesives Materials
Section 3 : Sealant Materials
Section 4 : Surface Considerations
Section 5 : Testing and Analysis
Section 6 : Designing With Adhesives and Sealants
Section 7 : Environmental Effects
Section 8 : Manufacturing Use
Section 9 : Nondestructive Inspection and Quality Control
Section 10 : Bonded Structure Repair
Metric Conversion Guide
Abbreviations and Symbols
Index
