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Table of Contents

1 Introduction.- Bibliography of general background books.- 2 Interfacial contact.- 2.1 Introduction.- 2.2 Surface tension.- 2.3 Wetting equilibria.- 2.4 Surface and interfacial free energies.- 2.5 Kinetics of wetting.- 2.6 The bonding operation.- 2.7 Concluding remarks.- References.- 3 Mechanisms of adhesion.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Mechanical interlocking.- 3.3 Diffusion theory.- 3.4 Electronic theory.- 3.5 Adsorption theory.- 3.6 Concluding remarks.- References.- 4 Surface pretreatments.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Low-energy surfaces.- 4.3 High-energy surfaces.- 4.4 Concluding remarks.- References.- 5 Hardening of the adhesive.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Hardening by solvent or dispersing medium removal.- 5.3 Hardening by cooling.- 5.4 Hardening by chemical reaction.- 5.5 Non-hardening adhesives.- 5.6 Concluding remarks.- References.- 6 Mechanical behaviour of adhesive joints.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 Common joint designs.- 6.3 Standard test methods.- 6.4 Stresses in adhesive joints.- 6.5 Non-destructive testing.- 6.6 Concluding remarks.- References.- 7 Fracture mechanics of adhesive joints.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Theoretical considerations.- 7.3 Experimental considerations.- 7.4 Typical values of Gc and Kc.- 7.5 Effect of joint geometry.- 7.6 Effect of rate and temperature.- 7.7 Concluding remarks.- References.- 8 The service life of adhesive joints.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Fatigue.- 8.3 Environmental attack.- 8.4 Concluding remarks.- References.- Notations.- English alphabet.- Greek alphabet.- Abbreviations.- Author index.

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The author is to be congratulated on having achieved a comprehensive and perceptive treatment of the current status of the subject, within a volume of moderate size...this book can be recommended to anyone who has more than a superficial interest in the field, including specialists who wish to understand the significance of recent work in areas outside their own. - Journal of Adhesion; ...a wealth of tables, ghraphs and photos to support the text,and each chapter has extensive formulations...an essential reference text...an excellent source book for those wishing to learn more than the basics of adhesive technology...VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! - Adhesives and Sealants Newsletter