Effect of moisture on the adhesion of CFRP-to-steel bonded joints using peel tests

In this work, an experimental study has been carried out to evaluate the effect of salt water condition on the long-term adhesion of composite-to-metal bonded joints using peel tests. A new test configuration is tested via fully and partially immersed specimens with 500 mm length. Fracture surfaces of non-aged samples exhibited a cohesive...

Interlaminar adhesion assessment of carbon-epoxy laminates under salt water ageing using peel tests

The aim of this study is to assess the interlaminar adhesion of carbon-epoxy laminates under salt water condition. Carbon-epoxy laminate specimens were immersed in a salt water tank for 60 days. Some specimens were then dried at<br/>room temperature for 280 days, until recovering their initial weight. Specimens were tested using the composite...

Interface adhesion assessment of composite-to-metal bonded joints under salt spray conditions using peel tests

An experimental study has been carried out to assess the adhesion quality of composite-to-metal bonded joints under salt spray ageing conditions. The tests were performed according to the ASTM standard of floating roller peel tests with a new specimen layup. The layup and geometry of the specimen was defined in order to have the Carbon Fiber...