Abstract
Quasi-static shear strength of aluminium alloy single lap joints was determined as a function of wt% (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0) of spherical and rod shaped nanoalumina in epoxy adhesive under compressive loading. Static shear strength for nanoadhesive containing 1.5 wt% of nanoparticles (for both spherical and rod shaped nanoalumina) was observed to be maximum. Dynamic shear strength for neat adhesive and nanoadhesives containing 1.5 wt% of spherical and rod shaped nanoalumina were analysed at two different loading rates using a split Hopkinson pressure bar system. A significant improvement (3 to 7 times) of dynamic shear strength of joints was perceived over static shear strength of joints. Static and dynamic lap shear strength for nanoadhesive containing nanospheres were significantly more than that for neat adhesive and nanoadhesive containing nanorods.
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