Durability studies for aerospace applications using peel and wedge tests

International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives

Volumn 25, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 247-256

  Sargent, J P ^a  

^a BAE SYSTEMS   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Aging; Aluminium and alloys; Epoxy epoxides; Stress distribution

Indexed keywords

DRY STATE; PRIMARY CORROSION; SERVICE PERFORMANCE; WEDGE TESTS;

AGING OF MATERIALS; ALUMINUM ALLOYS; DIFFUSION; DURABILITY; EPOXY RESINS; PEELING; STRESS CONCENTRATION;

AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS;

EID: 9644279517     PISSN: 01437496     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2004.07.005     Document Type: Article

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