A step-by-step introduction to basic principles and practical applications of adhesive bonding
designed for students and professionals alike Adhesive bonding - the process of joining two
surfaces using glues epoxies plastic agents and other adhesives - is a major technique with
wide applications in industries as a diverse as aerospace footwear manufacturing and food
packaging. Adhesive bonding holds several advantages over conventional joining techniques such
as uniform stress concentrations protection of the bonded surfaces or joints and the ability
to join a variety of different materials and irregular surfaces. Introduction to Adhesive
Bonding provides an accessible overview of the principles and common applications of adhesive
bonding. Using a systematic approach the authors thoroughly explain each step necessary to
achieve a successful adhesive bond including surface preparation bonding agent selection
design and construction of bonded joints health and safety considerations and quality
control. Readers are provided with both the theoretical foundation and practical information
required to plan and complete their own adhesive bonding projects. This comprehensive yet
reader-friendly volume: * Highlights the inherent advantages of adhesive bonding in various
applications * Describes the use of adhesive bonding in the development of novel and advanced
projects in different industries * Features numerous real-world examples of adhesive bonding in
areas such as the transportation industry civil engineering medical applications and sports
equipment * Discusses how adhesives enable development of new products and constructions of
reduced weight and size * Identifies important limitations and durability concerns of the use
of adhesives in specific applications Introduction to Adhesive Bonding is an ideal textbook for
undergraduate or graduate Engineering and Chemistry programs and a useful reference for
researchers and industry professionals working in fields such as Engineering Surface and
Polymer Chemistry and Materials Science.
