Strength prediction of weld-bonded joints
Journal Article
Darwish, A. Al-Samhan, S.M. . 2003
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Magazine \ Newspaper:
International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives
Issue Number:
1
Volume Number:
23
Pages:
23–28
Publication Abstract:
The present work aimed at predicting the strength of weld-bonded joints. For comparison purposes, adhesive-bonded and resistance spot-welded joints were also included in this study. The present work demonstrated that, the major principal stress predicted in spot-welded joints is nearly five to six times, when compared with those associated with weld-bonded and adhesive-bonded joints, respectively The present work also demonstrated the effective role played by the adhesive layer in strengthening weld-bonded joints.