Effect of Surface Treatment on Tensile Strength of Steel Single Lap Joints Bonded with Double-Sided Acrylic Foam Tapes for Naval Applications

Autor: Guido Di Bella, Mohamed Chairi, Antonio Denaro, Adriano Bado
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Metals, Vol 14, Iss 9, p 1071 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2075-4701
DOI: 10.3390/met14091071
Popis: This study investigated single lap joints in steel used for naval carpentry. The surface was mechanically treated, and then a double-sided acrylic foam tape was applied with varying surface preparation conditions. Specifically, three different conditions were examined. Tensile tests revealed that changing the type of surface preparation significantly affects the mechanical strength of the joints. The best mechanical properties were achieved when a primer was used. Our results demonstrate that this method can be effectively employed in naval applications as an alternative to welding for non-structural applications, such as the installation of brackets for mounting electrical devices (e.g., sockets).
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