Computer aided analysis and comparison of binding elements

The adhesives are used as alternative to various joints methods such as weld and solder. For this reason, their use increases together with technology and chemical developments. The adhesives are prefered in the industry, because of using easy, economical and advantageous. Recently, various adhesives are manufactured for different materials.The mechanical behaviour of the adhesively bonded joints depends on many parameters such as the geometrical features of the joint and the features of materials generating it. This dependence complicates the prediction of the overall mechanical behaviour of the joint. In order to understand the mechanical behaviour of adhesively bonded joints, many studies have been carried out and different models have been proposed.In this study, effects of various thickness and various circular and tetragonal adhesive layer form diameter of adhesive for double lap joint on stresses (equivalent and shear stresses) is investigated. Also, effects of various nominal diameters of bolt for double lap joint on stresses (equivalent and shear stresses) is investigated.Key Words: Adhesives, bonded joint, adhesive joint, stress analysis, bolted joints