Abstract

This work analyzes the degradation of aluminum-composite adhesive joints under the action of water and motor oil. For this purpose, we have performed an accelerated ageing of the adhesive joint by immersion in water and oil. Likewise, we have evaluated the loss of mechanical properties that aging causes into adhesive joint. First, tests have been performed with bulk adhesive specimens (epoxy and polyurethane) immersed in water and motor oil during independent periods of time (1 at 128 days) in order to study the diffusion of water and motor oil into the adhesive. Second, we have evaluated the loss of mechanical properties that aging causes in the adhesive joint. Tests conclusions show that water degrades the adhesive more than motor oil. Additionally and under the action of water and motor oil, polyurethane adhesive joints retain their mechanical properties better than epoxy adhesive joints.

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