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Contents

Preface xix

Chapter 1. An Introduction to Adhesives and Sealants 1
1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Fundamentals of adhesives and sealants 2
1.2.1 Importance of adhesives and sealants 2
1.2.2 Definitions 2
1.2.3 Important factors for successfully using adhesives
and sealants 6
1.2.4 Nature of the technologies related to adhesives
and sealants 8
1.3 Markets and applications 10
1.3.1 History 10
1.3.2 Current markets 12
1.3.3 Market trends and drivers 14
1.3.4 Adhesive and sealant industries 17
1.4 Advantages and disadvantages of adhesive bonding 18
1.4.1 Competitive methods 18
1.4.2 Mechanical advantages 23
1.4.3 Design advantages 26
1.4.4 Production advantages 27
1.4.5 Other advantages 28
1.4.6 Mechanical limitations 28
1.4.7 Design limitations 29
1.4.8 Production limitations 30
1.4.9 Other limitations 30
1.4.10 Combining adhesive and mechanical fastening 31
1.5 Functions of sealants 31
1.5.1 Mechanical considerations 32
1.5.2 Adhesion properties 34
1.5.3 Design considerations 35
1.5.4 Chemical effects 36
1.5.5 Production considerations 36
1.6 Basic mechanisms 36
1.6.1 General requirements for all adhesives and sealants 36
1.6.1.1 Surface condition 37
1.6.1.2 Wetting the substrate 37
1.6.1.3 Solidification of the adhesives or sealant 37
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