Published in Journal of Industrial Engineering and Robotics, Volume 6, Number 1
Written by ȘTEFAN Bianca Minodora, CROITORU Alexandru Theonel
Scientific coordinators: Ștefan SOROHAN, Dragoș-Alexandru APOSTOL

The analysis and modeling of an adhesive joint may include aspects of analytical, numerical and experimental studies. In this work a particular single lap joint is analyzed for two sets of adherents: aluminum alloy and mild steel and a commercial adhesive i.e. Bison for metals. First the analytical calculations are done using the classical relations of Goland and Reissner. Then, two finite element models were developed and simulated in static conditions using a linear elastic behavior of materials by Ansys code. A very good correlation of the stress distribution in adhesive and adherent were obtained using the analytical and numerical method. Finally, the same sets of adherents and the same adhesive were used to prepare specimens which were tested statically in the lab. This time the obtained results were under the expected behavior probably due to some lack of specimen preparations. Important discussions and interpretations of the results are detailed presented.

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