Service durability

In-service issues. As mentioned previously, many early service failures of bonded structure were due to adherend surface treatments that were unstable in long-term exposure to water. A majority of these problems were resolved by the adoption of surface treatments such as chromic and phosphoric acid anodize for aluminum details. The remaining few were alleviated by the adoption of phosphoric acid anodized honeycomb core and foaming adhesives resistant to water passage. Other service durability issues such as the cracking of brittle potting compound used to seal honeycomb sandwich assemblies, and subsequent delamination, have been minor in scope. 

Effects of Time, Temperature, and Fluids on the Long-Term Service Durability of Elastomers and Elastomeric Components... 

With such a broad subject area, to meet the objectives of the present publication, the general approach for this chapter has been to cover as wide a range as feasible with, where possible, emphasis made on relationships of specific effects with actual service applications. The chapter illustrates various effects of time, temperature, and fluids on long-term service durability of a range of elastomers, mainly by employing various data obtained by Materials Engineering Research Laboratories (MERE) personnel over recent years. 

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Rehabihtation systems involving structural adhesives have been used for many years in on-site repair and strengthening of timber structures. However, because they exhibit excellent initial joint strength when tested in standard climate conditions, there has not been a major concern about their service durability and reliable and reahstic accelerated ageing tests do not, therefore, currently exist [20]. 

The ample in-service durability of urethane structural bonds has been demonstrated by their use in the trucking and RV industries for nearly 20 years. Extensive laboratory testing of these adhesives has also illustrated their very good durability as shown in Table VII. 

Based on previous studies the expected total costs C, , may be generally considered as the sum of the expected initial costs, costs of inspections, maintenance, and failure consequences. The decision parameter x to be optimized in the assessment may influence resistance, serviceability, durability, maintenance, inspections upgrade strategies etc. In the present study the decision parameter is assumed to concern the initial costs only while the other costs (inspections, maintenance, future repair etc.) are independent of x (and excluded from the optimization). Moreover the benefits related to use of the structure that in general should be considered in the optimization are not affected by value of the decision parameter. These are reasonable assumptions in case of solar panels. 

The ambient temperature conditions dictate the rate of cure for the resins used in the system. The air is to be dehumidified to avoid moisture present on the substrate during installation. The ambient air temperature during the time of application cannot be below 40 °F or above 100 °F. The CFRP system is to have a minimum of 85% cure before the pipe is returned to service. Durability of CFRP is affected by the degree of cure of the CFRP. CFRP curing time varies between products, and is shortened significantly by application of heated air. 

To test these postulates, wear studies combined with strength and fracture studies are now in progress. These may give insights into the mechanisms of failure and means of improving service durability of dental composites in the future. 

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