Abstract
The effects of nano-silica on the adhesive properties of epoxy were systematically studied by single lap-shear tests under quasi-static and cyclic loadings. The adhesives were manufactured from different amount of nano-silica particles incorporated into diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A (DGEBA) epoxy. Quasi-static tests were conducted on single lap-shear joints at ambient, with and without exposure to 100% relative humidity at 60℃ for different times. Cyclic tests were also performed on these bonded joints under tension-tension loading. The fracture surface morphology was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) to identify the failure mechanisms. Compared to neat epoxy, it was found that the presence of nano-silica particles significantly improved the adhesive properties of epoxy under all testing conditions.
Original language | English |
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Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 20th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2015 - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 19 Jul 2015 → 24 Jul 2015 |
Conference
Conference | 20th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2015 |
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Country/Territory | Denmark |
City | Copenhagen |
Period | 19/07/15 → 24/07/15 |
Keywords
- Adhesive Property
- Epoxy Resin
- Fatigue
- Hygrothermal
- Lap-shear
- Nano-silica
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- Ceramics and Composites