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The development of a modified double-cantilever-beam specimen for measuring the fracture energy of rubber to metal bonds

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Rubber to metal bonds are important in a variety of automotive, tire and marine applications. A new technique is discussed for measuring the strain-energy release rates of these adhesively bonded joints in the presence of harsh environments. Guidelines for design and applications are given.

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  1. Engineering Science and Mechanics Department, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 24061-4899, Blacksburg, VA

    D. R. Lefebvre (Graduate Research Assistant in Materials Engineering Science) & D. A. Dillard (SEM Member) is Assistant Professor)

  2. Center for Adhesion Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 24061-4899, Blacksburg, VA

    H. F. Brinson (SEM Fellow) is Professor of Engineering Science and Mechanics and Chairman)

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Lefebvre, D.R., Dillard, D.A. & Brinson, H.F. The development of a modified double-cantilever-beam specimen for measuring the fracture energy of rubber to metal bonds. Experimental Mechanics 28, 38–44 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02328994

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