Fatigue fracture behavior of cured epoxy adhesive containing a surface crack

Adhesive joining technology is important for reducing the weight of an automobile body. As joints can be defective, it is necessary to accurately assess the risk of defects. Dumbbell-shaped bulk specimens were prepared using an epoxy adhesive. A semi-circular artificial crack was introduced in the c...

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Main Authors: K. Houjou, H. Akiyama, C. Sato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
Series:Polymer Testing
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0142941822003427