Elastic Bonding and Sealing in Industry

Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants Volume 2 P. Cognard (Editor) 

Structural glazing Surface preparations Teak decks Test of a bead Thickness of the joint Transport equipment Uneven stress distribution UV radiation Waterswelling sealants Wettability Windshield bonding Woehler diagram. 

The basic principles of adhesive and sealant technology and a guide to its cost-effective use in industry are discussed in this chapter. An example is given in Fig. 1. 

In the distant past (pre-1970), bonding of structures, especially in the aircraft industry, was characterised by the use of adhesives with very high strength applied 

The structural glazing of facades was introduced in the 1960s. A silicone sealant was used to bond the isolating glass together and this fulfilled the important requirements of UV-resistance, thermal stability, durable elasticity, and adhesion to glass and frame materials (Fig. 2). 

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