This updated translation of the original highly lauded German text provides comprehensive knowledge of adhesive bonding in a compact and well-structured form. It provides a sound foundation of the properties, chemistry, and characteristics of adhesives and adhesive joints, then treats in detail current practical questions and the manifold applications of adhesives. This volume provides an expert and excellent overview of this complex, multidisciplinary field. Highly recommended.

From the Preface: “...The reader will first become acquainted with the basics of adhesive bonding, followed by some practice-relevant issues such as the correct selection of adhesive, and the design and manufacture — as well as quality assurance of — adhesive bonds. A variety of applications of adhesive bonding is extensively presented, from structural high-performance bonding in aircraft and automobile manufacture and in the construction and building industry, to nonstructural bonding applications, for example in the packaging and lamination industry. The details of some amazing bonding methods found in Nature are also described, as are adhesive bonded joints between steel and rubber...”

Target Audience: Any reader who needs a practical overview of the chemistry, materials, technology, and applications of adhesive bonding.

Table of Contents:

Adhesive Bonding as a Joining Technique

The Historical Development of Adhesive Bonding

Adhesion

Survey and Classification of Adhesives and Primers

Chemistry and Properties of Adhesives and Primers

Design, Production and Quality Assurance of Adhesive Bonded Joints

Adhesives and Adhesive Joints: Test Methods and Properties

Adhesive Bonding Technology: Fields of Application

Perspective

Appendix

Index