Abstract

Abstract Cyclic debond data obtained from fatigue testing of four different specimen geometries having the same adhesive is considered. Fatigue properties of the adhesive are characterized in terms of linear elastic fracture mechanics concepts whereby debond growth rates are correlated to appropriate mixed mode fracture parameters. Stress analyses of the four specimens under maximum load indicate that in most cases inclusion of geometric nonlinearities is required for the determination of the fracture parameters. For three of the specimens considered, the debond growth laws based on total energy release rate as correlating mixed-mode fracture parameter were found to be similar. A number of potential reasons for the lack of similarity in debond growth laws in all four specimens are explored.

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