Author(s)

G. Davis & C.J. Mettem

Abstract

Structural adhesive bonding of metal parts began in the European aircraft industry in the early 1940's and is now regarded as well established. More recently, building and civil engineering applications have become accepted, with resin adhesives, principally but not exclusively epoxy-types, to the fore. Onerous repair applications have included the strengthening of existing concrete highway bridges. In the repair of timber structures, where metal inserts are commonly bonded into the parent material, resin adhesives have been known for over 20 years. However, only relatively recently has systematic research been conducted, aimed at establishing the durability of these repairs, and at formalising design procedures. Investigations have shown that epoxy resin adhesives can produce efficient durable repairs, provided that the repairs are we

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