Part 2 — Applications The second part of this book is devoted to current and potential applications of adhesive materials in construction. Chapter 6 deals with both the repair and the strengthening of concrete structures, covering applications ranging from non-structural patch repairs and resin overlays to externally bonded steel plate reinforcement. The theme of repair […]
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Structure of the book
Part 1 — Adhesives and adhesion The first part of this book addresses the important factors involved in the formation of a successful adhesive joint, namely the: (1) selection of a suitable adhesive (2) adequate preparation of the adherend surface (3) appropriate design of the joint (4) controlled fabrication of the joint itself (5) protection […]
Definitions and bonding
An adhesive may be defined as a material which, when applied to surfaces, can join them together and resist their separation. Thus adhesive is the general term used for substances capable of holding materials together by surface attachment and includes cement, glue, paste, etc. There is no universally accepted definition of a structural adhesive, but […]
Introduction
Adhesives can offer substantial economic advantages over more conventional methods of joining. Whilst the building and construction industries represent some of the largest users of adhesive materials, few applications currently involve adhesive joints which are required to sustain large externally-applied forces. However, recent advances in the science and technology of adhesion and adhesives suggest that […]
Adhesives in civil engineering
G. C. MAYS The science of adhesion is truly multi-disciplinary, demanding a consideration of concepts from such diverse topics as surface chemistry, polymer chemistry, rheology, stress analysis and fracture mechanics. On the other hand adhesives and bonding form a part of our everyday lives and there are very few of us who have not used […]