LAB 7 MAE 4333

Daniel Perez & Trevor Kaase

INTRODUCTION

For this lab assignment, given four samples of amorphous metal (MN2826), we
will research the apparent shear strength and bonding characteristics of the adhesive with
respect to the samples provided.

PROCEDURE

During this lab, the procedure used was as follows:

 Start off lab using four metal strips (MB2826)
 Cleaning each of the four strips
 Mixing 2 different epoxies.
 One epoxy (epoxy #1) was mixed with a hardener (1-part hardener, 5-
parts resin)
 Next, epoxy #1 was applied to two of the strips
 The strips were held together until they were able to stick and stay
together about 1-2mins.
 The same procedure was applied for epoxy #2 when applied to the
remaining two metal strips.
 The metal strips were left to cure for approximately one week.
 After the adhesive has cured completely, ASTM D1002 (Adhesive Lap
Joint Shear Strength Test) was used to measure the shear strengths of
each epoxy
DISCUSSION

In Figure 1, a graph is created comparing the load (N) vs. the extension (mm),
this graph depicts the performance of epoxy #1. In figure 1 you can also see that
the epoxy #1 sample shows an increase from 0 to 800N in parabolic fashion and
upon reaching the 1000N mark, there seems to be a more linear constant increase.
Additionally, it seems to initiate lateral movement once it reaches 100 Newtons.
It’s worth noting that after 1000N, the line appears to be elastic. After 1000N, the
extension begins to linearize, with the failure point occurring around 1650N. The
graph for epoxy #1 is illustrated below.
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Load (N)
Load (N)Vs.
Vs.Extension
Extension (mm)
(mm)
1000
1800
1600
800
1400
600
1200
(N)(N)

1000
400
Load

800
Load

200
600
400
0
200 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1
-200
0
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2
-200 Extension (mm)
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Figure 1: Graph of Epoxy #1 Load vs. Extension

Epoxy #2 sample does not undergo significant stress until extension reaches 0.25
mm. This is because with further extension, there are accumulations of shear
stress constantly building. Once extension reaches 0.25 mm, the force vs
extension becomes a linear increase and undergoes some droppage in force once
nearing the fracture point. The fracture point occurs at 850 Newtons and 0.48 mm.
After which, there is a significant drop in force with constant increase in
extension. This displays the act of separation and epoxy failure.
Figure 2: Graph of Epoxy #2 Load vs. Extension

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, epoxy sample #1 and epoxy sample #2 appear to function in

two different capacities. Epoxy #1 sample displays higher overall max stress and
higher extension. This behavior is indicative of an epoxy that would behave as a
high strength and high flexibility material that would likely be used in situations
that undergoes high loads but also can strain further than most. Epoxy #2 sample
has lower overall max stress but is rigid during extension. The sharp increase in
force during deformation is clear evidence of its rigidity and would likely be used
in situations called for rigid bonding.
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REFERENCES

[1] R. W. Hertzberg, R. P. Vinci, and J. L. Hertzberg, Deformation and Fracture

Mechanics of Engineering Materials, 5th ed. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons,
Inc., 2012.
[2] Smith, W. F., & Hashemi, J. (1993). Foundations of Materials Science and
Engineering, 5th ed. New York: McGraw Hill
[3] ASTM D1002. Test method for apparent shear strength of single-lap-joint
adhesively bonded metal specimens by tension loading (metal-to-metal).Vol.
15.06
[4] ASTM D1144.Standard Practice for determining strength development of
adhesive bonds. Vol. 15.06
[5] ASM Desk Editions, Engineering Materials Handbook, Adhesives (ASM
reference online)
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[6] W.B.Lee,”Adhesives and Adhesion Some Mechanical Properties of Materials

and Glued Metal Joints “,Ind.Eng.Chem.
[7] Edward M.Petrie,”Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants”, Second Edition,
McGrawHill professional, 2006