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...

Adhesion quality of steel-CFRP interface bonding

In this work, peel tests were used to assess the adhesion quality between carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP) and carbon steel plates. The tests were performed according to the ASTM standard of floating roller peel tests (D3167–97) with a new specimen layup. The layup and geometry of specimens was defined in order to have the CFRP as the...