Application of Adhesive Bonding in Steel and Aluminium Structures

Abstract

The paper presents achievements in gluing technique in steel and aluminium structures. Adhesives currently in use and available on the market are characterized from the point of view of their mechanical properties. Design rules of adhesive connections and basic methods for their calculations are mentioned. The most significant examples of the applications of those joints in steel as well as aluminium structures are shown.

Keywords

• steel structures
• aluminium structures
• gluing technique
• connections