Structural Adhesive Joints

Code:

PRODEM055

Acronym:

JAE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Mechanical Engineering

Instance: 2024/2025 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Metallurgy, Materials and Technological Processes Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Mechanical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PRODEM	0	Syllabus since 2009/10	1	-	6	28	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

Specific aims
1. Inform the mechanical engineers and related areas about the innovative technique of adhesive bonding;
2. Provide an extensive knowledge about the technology of adhesive bonding;
3. Increase the application of adhesive bonding in the Portuguese industry.

Learning outcomes
1. Know the different types of adhesives;
2. Know how to select adhesives for different applications;
3. Know how to prepare, manufacture and design adhesive joints;
4. Demonstrate knowledge in the use of adhesives in the industry.

Learning outcomes and competences

The student will have the theory and practice to design structural adhesive joints.

Working method

Presencial

Program

The course will cover theoretical and practical aspects. References are made about the most important theories, data of adhesives available on the market, methods of surface preparation and indication of the most common international standards. It is a course that covers in detail the preparation, manufacturing and design of adhesive joints appropriate to the requirements of their applications. Three case studies important to Portuguese industry will be addressed in order to illustrate the transfer of technology to the practice.

Mandatory literature

Silva, Lucas Filipe Martins da; Juntas adesivas estruturais. ISBN: 978-972-8953-21-8

Complementary Bibliography

Handbook of Adhesion Technology, Lucas F M da Silva, Andreas Öchsner, R D Adams , 2011. ISBN: 978-3-642-01168-9
Lucas Filipe Martins da Silva, Andreas Ochsner (eds.); Modeling of adhesively bonded joints. ISBN: 978-3-540-79055-6
Lucas F M da Silva, D Dillard, B Blackman, R D Adams ; Testing adhesive joints - Best practices, Wiley, 2012. ISBN: 9783527329045

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical and laboratory classes.

Tutorial lessons when the number of students is reduced (lower than 8).

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Mechanical engineering
Technological sciences > Engineering > Materials engineering
Technological sciences > Engineering > Simulation engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	100,00
Realização de Estágio	80,00
Total:	180,00

Eligibility for exams

See FEUP rules.

Calculation formula of final grade

Report 100%