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2. Structural and semi-structural adhesive applications
These applications are discussed in detail in the corresponding articles in this treatise. We will only give a general overview here, indicating for each type of material and for each industry the main adhesives that can be used and are used.
Figure 1 provides a partial illustration of the diversity of bonding applications for mass-produced parts, in the case of drip or fillet bonding.
Tables 4 and 5 in article present the comparative characteristics of structural and semi-structural adhesives used for bonding materials.
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Bibliography
Standardization
There are numerous standards covering glues and adhesives, characterization and testing methods, and bonding in various industries and the building trade.
Specific standards exist for aeronautics, structural assemblies, wood and wood-based materials, construction, electronics, etc.
We have listed here the main general standards and those relating to the bonding of resistant,...
Suppliers
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Manufacturers of glues and adhesives
Bostik Findley. In France and present in many European countries, USA, Asia, offers all types of products and for all industries.
Loctite Aerospace. In the USA, specialized in aerospace adhesives.
Dow Corning, specializing in silicones.
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Organizations
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Professional laboratories (formerly technical centers)
CETIM (Senlis and Saint-Étienne) http://www.cetim.fr
Imperial college of science and technology (England)
Institut für Angewandte Material forschung (Germany)
CRITT composites and bonding...
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