Non - destructive and destructive tests on Redux bonded single and double lap-joints with various glue line thicknesses

A series of Redux-bonded single and double lap-joints with non-porous gluelayers of various glueline thicknesses were tested ultrasonically by means of the Fokker Bond Tester. Tensile shear tests were carried out after completion of the ultrasonic tests. Bond Tester indications were in good agreement with theoretical results , indicating the...