ADHESIVE BONDED JOINT MODULE INFORMATION

This JSAM5 application calculates the Volkersen elastic failure strength of the adhesively bonded lap joint.

APPLICATION:

The Designer or Stress Engineer can use this module to ;

• Determine joint failure strength for existing joints. Helpful when trouble shooting.
• Conduct Parametric and Optimisation studies relating to joint geometry/strength variations.
• Calculation of joint width required to sustain specific loading.

OPTIONS:

Joint geometry may be varied until the optimum joint strength is achieved.

JOINT INPUT VARIABLES:

The joint geometry parameters that may be varied are;

• Joint width.
• Joint thickness. Note, Unequal joint coupon thickness are accepted.
• Joint overlap.
• Joint materials. Note: The Top and bottom coupons may be of different materials. • Ductile adhesive strength.
• Adhesive shear modulus.
• Adhesive laid-down thickness.

OUTPUT:

Volkersen Elastic failure strength.