Introduction to Adhesive Bonding A step-by-step introduction to basic principles and practical applications of adhesive bonding, designed for students and professionals alike Adhesive bonding the process of joining two surfaces using glues, epoxies, plastic agents, and other adhesives is a major technique with wide applications in industries as a diverse as aerospace, footwear manufacturing, and food packaging. Adhesive bonding holds several advantages over conventional joining techniques, such as uniform stress concentrations, protection of the bonded surfaces or joints, and the ability to join a variety of different materials and irregular surfaces. Introduction to Adhesive Bonding provides an accessible overview of the principles and common applications of adhesive bonding. Using a systematic approach, the authors thoroughly explain each step necessary to achieve a successful adhesive bond, including surface preparation, bonding agent selection, design and construction of bonded joints, health and safety considerations, and quality control. Readers are provided with both the theoretical foundation and practical information required to plan and complete their own adhesive bonding projects. This comprehensive yet reader-friendly volume: Highlights the inherent advantages of adhesive bonding in various applicationsDescribes the use of adhesive bonding in the development of novel and advanced projects in different industriesFeatures numerous real-world examples of adhesive bonding in areas such as the transportation industry, civil engineering, medical applications, and sports equipmentDiscusses how adhesives enable development of new products and constructions of reduced weight and sizeIdentifies important limitations and durability concerns of the use of adhesives in specific applications Introduction to Adhesive Bonding is an ideal textbook for undergraduate or graduate Engineering and Chemistry programs, and a useful reference for researchers and industry professionals working in fields such as Engineering, Surface and Polymer Chemistry, and Materials Science.

A step-by-step introduction to basic principles and practical applications of adhesive bonding, designed for students and professionals alikeAdhesive bonding - the process of joining two surfaces using glues, epoxies, plastic agents, and other adhesives - is a major technique with wide applications in industries as a diverse as aerospace, footwear manufacturing, and food packaging. Adhesive bonding holds several advantages over conventional joining techniques, such as uniform stress concentrations, protection of the bonded surfaces or joints, and the ability to join a variety of different materials and irregular surfaces.Introduction to Adhesive Bonding provides an accessible overview of the principles and common applications of adhesive bonding. Using a systematic approach, the authors thoroughly explain each step necessary to achieve a successful adhesive bond, including surface preparation, bonding agent selection, design and construction of bonded joints, health and safety considerations, and quality control. Readers are provided with both the theoretical foundation and practical information required to plan and complete their own adhesive bonding projects. This comprehensive yet reader-friendly volume:* Highlights the inherent advantages of adhesive bonding in various applications* Describes the use of adhesive bonding in the development of novel and advanced projects in different industries* Features numerous real-world examples of adhesive bonding in areas such as the transportation industry, civil engineering, medical applications, and sports equipment* Discusses how adhesives enable development of new products and constructions of reduced weight and size* Identifies important limitations and durability concerns of the use of adhesives in specific applicationsIntroduction to Adhesive Bonding is an ideal textbook for undergraduate or graduate Engineering and Chemistry programs, and a useful reference for researchers and industry professionals working in fields such as Engineering, Surface and Polymer Chemistry, and Materials Science.

Chapter 1 - BENEFITS, LIMITATIONS AND APPLICATIONS OF ADHESIVE BONDING1.1 - Definition of basic concepts1.2 - Historical context on adhesive bonding1.3 - Benefits and limitations of adhesive bonding1.4 - Examples of current applications of adhesive bonding1.4.1 - Transportation1.4.1.1 - Aeronautical industry1.4.1.2 - Road transport and rail industry1.4.1.3 - Naval industry1.4.2 - Civil engineering1.4.2.1 - Tiling1.4.2.2 - Floor covering1.4.2.3 - Anchoring systems1.4.2.4 - Building facades1.4.2.5 - Wooden construction1.4.3 - Labelling and packaging industry1.4.3.1 - Labelling of consumable products1.4.3.2 - Packaging1.4.4 - Medical applications and devices1.4.5 - Electronic devices1.4.6 - Sport equipment1.4.7 - FootwearChapter 2 - PRINCIPLES OF ADHESION2.1 - Forces associated with adhesion2.2 - Surface roughness2.3 - Wettability2.4 - Adhesion and cohesion work2.5 - Spreading2.6 - Adhesion theories2.6.1 - Adsorption theory2.6.2 - Mechanical theory2.6.3 - Diffusion theory2.6.4 - Electrostatic theory2.7 - Defects and weak spots in adhesive jointsChapter 3 - SURFACE PREPARATION3.1 - Objectives of surface preparation3.2 - Classes of substrate materials3.2.1 - Metals3.2.2 - Polymers3.2.3 - Composites3.2.4 - Other materials3.3 - Surface preparation processes3.3.1 - Passive processes3.3.2 - Active processes3.3.3 - Primers and adhesion promoters3.4 - Conservation of the post-treatment surfaceChapter 4 - MAIN FAMILIES OF ADHESIVES AND ADHESIVE SELECTION4.1 - Typical composition of a modern adhesive4.2- Methods for adhesive classification4.2.1 - Molecular structure4.2.2 - Physical form4.2.3 - Mechanical properties4.2.4 - Hardening and implementation method4.2.5 - Chemical composition4.3 - Main structural adhesives4.3.1 - Epoxy adhesives4.3.2 - Polyurethane adhesives4.3.3 - Acrylic adhesives4.3.4 - Phenolic adhesives4.3.5 - Aromatic adhesives4.4 - Main non-structural adhesives4.4.1 - Elastomeric adhesives4.4.2 - Polyester adhesives4.4.3 - Hotmelt adhesives4.4.4 - Inorganic adhesives4.5 - How to select an adhesive4.5.1 - Case study: adhesive selection for the automotive industry4.6 - How to test and characterize an adhesive4.6.1 - Mechanical testing4.7 - Mechanical properties of adhesivesChapter 5 - MANUFACTURE5.1 - Adhesive storage5.1.1 - Storage time5.1.2 - Humidity5.1.3 - Temperature5.1.4 - Light and UV radiation5.2 - Adhesive metering and mixing5.2.1 - Adhesive metering5.2.2 - Adhesive mixing5.3 - Adhesive forms and application5.3.1 - Liquid adhesives5.3.2 - Paste adhesives5.3.3 - Film adhesives5.3.4 -Tapes5.4 - Joint assembly and fixturing5.4.1 - Moulds and fixtures5.4.2 - Adhesive thickness control5.4.3 - Joint assembly5.5 - Adhesive hardening5.5.1 - Heat curing processes5.5.2 - Evaporation based processes5.6 - Finishing stepsChapter 6 - QUALITY CONTROL6.1 - Quality control of the incoming materials6.1.1 - Control of adhesive quality6.1.2 - Control of adherend quality6.2 - Quality control of the manufacturing process6.3 - Quality control on bonded structures6.3.1 - Types of defects present in bonded joints6.3.2 - Destructive tests6.3.3 - Non-destructive testsChapter 7 - ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY7.1 - Toxicity of adhesives: are adhesives really toxic?7.2 - General precautions for handling adhesives7.2.1 - Pictograms7.2.2 - Training for handling adhesives7.3 - Hazardous characteristics of the most common adhesives7.3.1 -Structural adhesives7.3.2 - Non-structural adhesives7.4 - Surface preparation precautions7.5 - Adhesive application precautions7.6 - Environmental protection7.6.1 - Air7.6.2 - Water7.6.3 - SoilChapter 8 - DESIGN OF BONDED JOINTS8.1 - Main loading modes on adhesive joints8.2 - Main adhesive joint geometries8.3 - Joint strength prediction using analytical methods8.3.1 - Determination of