Effect of adhesive thickness and adherend types on the mechanical properties of single-lap bonded joints

Kang Yang, Zhenbo Su, Fudi Liang, Yumei Yue, Pengfei Dong, Zhipeng Liu, College of Aerospace Engineering, Shenyang Aerospace University, Design Department, Liaoning General Aviation Academy, Military Products Research Institute, Shanxi Jiangyang Chemical Co

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Published online on July 20, 2026

Abstract

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Ahead of Print.
Single-lap bonded structures of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer composites are investigated in this study. Two adherend configurations, namely, fabric/fabric (FF) and prepreg/fabric (PF), are selected, and four adhesive layer thicknesses of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, ...