On the adhesive properties of nano-silica/epoxy bonded single-lap joints

H. L.Z. Zhou, H. Y. Liu, H. M. Zhou, Y. Zhang, X. P. Gao, Y. W. Mai

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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 languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event20th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2015 - Copenhagen, Denmark
Duration: 19 Jul 201524 Jul 2015

Conference

Conference20th International Conference on Composite Materials, ICCM 2015
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityCopenhagen
Period19/07/1524/07/15

Keywords

  • Adhesive Property
  • Epoxy Resin
  • Fatigue
  • Hygrothermal
  • Lap-shear
  • Nano-silica

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • Ceramics and Composites

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