A considerable weight reduction in thermoset-based composite is attained by replacing
mechanical fasteners with a structural adhesive during the secondary bonding. The quality …

Interfaces play a critical role in modern structures, where integrating multiple materials and
components is essential to achieve specific functions. Enhancing the mechanical …

This study aims to assess the influence of peel-ply (PP), mechanical abrasion (MA), and
atmospheric plasma activation (APA) treatments on Mode-I and Mode-II fracture toughness …

To deepen the research on the surface treatment technology of bonding matrix of composite
materials, carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) was selected as the research object, and …

Glass laminate aluminum reinforced epoxy (GLARE) mixes an extremely thin ply of
aluminum wire mesh layers with epoxy strengthened with fibers to create a hybrid composite …

Aiming to increase damage tolerance of adhesively bonded joints, this work explores the
influence of CFRP layup of the adherends on the crack onset and crack propagation of …

Low failure strain and catastrophic failure are the most critical challenges of carbon fiber
reinforced polymer composite laminates. To tackle these challenges, inspired by core shells …

A novel auxetic structure-based stiffener for stainless steel–carbon reinforced polymer
(CFRP) T-joints with outstanding strength and toughness improvement is proposed. The …

Electrochemical plating is the most widely used coating process for metalizing commodity
polymers, such as acrylonitrile–butadiene–styrene (ABS). Conventionally, ABS polymer is …

Mode II fracture toughness of interfaces in laminated structures is usually assessed through
standardized tests. Standards are based on samples featuring regular shapes and uniform …