Tensions in Single-Lap Bonded Joints

The interfering stresses described before are the reason why this glueline geometry does not enable the determination of mere shear stresses as a basis for constructive calculations. The measured strength value is a complex value, which includes 

Based on the given relationship, a steel sheet with a thickness of 0.8 mm would have an overlap length value ofZ0 8 mm. With an adherend width of 25 mm and a bond strength of the adhesive of rB = 20 N/mm2 a force of 

However, it has to be pointed out again that, in this way, only approximate results regarding adherend geometries and forces to be transferred can be calculated. A very precise calculation method considering the complex parameters adhesive , adherend material , glueline geometry as well as other parameters 

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