Strengthening elements of steel structures using adhesive joints
Abstract
Strengthening elements of steel structures using adhesive joints
Incoming article date: 09.02.2021The use of adhesive joints for reinforcing elements of steel structures is discussed. Adhesive joints provide the least costly way of joining elements of any material without disturbing their structure. Of particular interest is the reinforcement of structures in stretched zones using high-strength fibers such as glass and carbon fibers, as well as polymers reinforced with them. The main problem in this case lies in the peculiarities of the distribution of shear forces along the length of the adhesive layer. The article discusses a way to solve this issue.
Keywords: adhesive bond, adhesive layer, shear strength, analytical solution, finite element method, high strength fiber, carbon fiber, glass fiber