Multi-physics simulation of adhesives for structural joints in hygrothermal environments considering mechanical degradation

Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI

<a href="https://www.isvavai.cz/riv?ss=detail&h=RIV%2F68407700%3A21110%2F25%3A00383458" target="_blank" >RIV/68407700:21110/25:00383458 - isvavai.cz</a>

Výsledek na webu

<a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.118928" target="_blank" >https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.118928</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.118928" target="_blank" >10.1016/j.compstruct.2025.118928</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Multi-physics simulation of adhesives for structural joints in hygrothermal environments considering mechanical degradation

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

Adhesive joints are increasingly utilized to address structural challenges by overcoming non-uniform stress transfer and stress concentration common in mechanical joint systems. For hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP)/concrete systems, interfacial bond strength is governed by adhesive joints, which are highly sensitive to environmental factors like moisture and temperature. Moisture ingress, from the surrounding environment and from concrete, can induce hydrolytic degradation, significantly altering the mechanical properties of the adhesive. To address these issues, a nonlinear Finite Element Method (FEM)-based model has been developed, coupling moisture diffusion with a mechanical degradation model for thermoset polymers. This multi-physics framework is able to capture moisture exchange between adhesive, concrete, and the environment, predicting the performance of bulk adhesive under hygrothermal conditions. Calibration and validation were performed using experimental data from bulk adhesive samples. A parametric study on the diffusion model was performed to discuss the influence of the model parameters on the mechanical behavior of bulk adhesive. Furthermore, predictive proof-of concept simulations were conducted, including its application to two representative single-lap shear tests: steel-steel system and FRP-concrete system. This case study aids in evaluating and understanding the fundamental mechanisms of moisture diffusion and mechanical degradation in structural joints.

Název v anglickém jazyce

Multi-physics simulation of adhesives for structural joints in hygrothermal environments considering mechanical degradation

Popis výsledku anglicky

Adhesive joints are increasingly utilized to address structural challenges by overcoming non-uniform stress transfer and stress concentration common in mechanical joint systems. For hybrid Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP)/concrete systems, interfacial bond strength is governed by adhesive joints, which are highly sensitive to environmental factors like moisture and temperature. Moisture ingress, from the surrounding environment and from concrete, can induce hydrolytic degradation, significantly altering the mechanical properties of the adhesive. To address these issues, a nonlinear Finite Element Method (FEM)-based model has been developed, coupling moisture diffusion with a mechanical degradation model for thermoset polymers. This multi-physics framework is able to capture moisture exchange between adhesive, concrete, and the environment, predicting the performance of bulk adhesive under hygrothermal conditions. Calibration and validation were performed using experimental data from bulk adhesive samples. A parametric study on the diffusion model was performed to discuss the influence of the model parameters on the mechanical behavior of bulk adhesive. Furthermore, predictive proof-of concept simulations were conducted, including its application to two representative single-lap shear tests: steel-steel system and FRP-concrete system. This case study aids in evaluating and understanding the fundamental mechanisms of moisture diffusion and mechanical degradation in structural joints.

Druh

J_imp - Článek v periodiku v databázi Web of Science

CEP obor

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OECD FORD obor

20505 - Composites (including laminates, reinforced plastics, cermets, combined natural and synthetic fibre fabrics; filled composites)

Projekt

<a href="/cs/project/GA23-04971S" target="_blank" >GA23-04971S: Predikce mechanického chování struktur tvořených 3D tiskem slitiny titanu s betastrukturou</a><br>

Návaznosti

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Rok uplatnění

2025

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Composite Structures

ISSN

0263-8223

e-ISSN

1879-1085

Svazek periodika

357

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

118928

Stát vydavatele periodika

GB - Spojené království Velké Británie a Severního Irska

Počet stran výsledku

18

Strana od-do

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Kód UT WoS článku

001428363700001

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-85217855836