Study on the mechanical behavior of adhesive interface by digital image correlation

The shear modulus of the adhesive layer and the failure mode of adhesive structure on single lap joint specimens under tensile tests are investigated in this paper.The aluminum-aluminum adherends are bonded by two different adhesives:polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and epoxy.The full deformation fields are measured using the digital image correlation (DIC) method with the images on the middle part of the adhesive layer recorded by a high resolution microscope.Then,the shear modulus values of the two adhesives are calculated with a simple pure shear strain model.A numerical model is proposed to simulate the single lap joint structure under tensile load in comparison with the experimental results.The results show that this method can successfully estimate the shear modulus of the adhesive layer.The failure behavior of epoxy adhesive/adherend interface is also analyzed and discussed.

Push-out Bond Strength of Self-adhesive Methacrylate Resin-based Sealers to Root Dentin

This study examined the adhesive strength of two self-adhesive methacrylate resin-based sealers（MetaSEAL and RealSeal SE） to root dentin and compared them with RealSeal and AH Plus in properties. A total of 48 extracted human single-rooted teeth were used to prepare the 0.9-mm thick longitudinal tooth slice（each per tooth）. Standardized simulated canal spaces of uniform dimensions were prepared in the middle of radicular dentin. After treated with 5.25% sodium hypochlorite（NaOCl） and 17% EDTA, tooth slices were allocated randomly to four groups（n=12） in terms of different sealers used： MetaSEAL, RealSeal SE, RealSeal, and AH plus groups. The simulated canal spaces were obturated with different sealers in each group. There were 10 slabs with 20 simulated canal spaces（n=20） used in each group for push-out testing. The failure modes and the ultrastructures of fractured sealer-dentin interfaces were examined. The remaining 2 slabs in each group underwent partial demineralization for observation of the ultrastructure of resin tags. The results showed that the push-out bond strength was 12.01±4.66 MPa in MetaSEAL group, significantly higher than that in the other three groups（P0.05）. Moreover, no statistically significant differences were noted in the push-out bond strength between RealSeal SE（5.43±3.68 MPa） and AH Plus（7.34±2.83 MPa） groups and between RealSeal SE and RealSeal（2.93±1.76 MPa） groups（P0.05）. Mixed failures were predominant in the fractured sealer-dentin interfaces in MetaSEAL and AH Plus groups, while adhesive failures were frequently seen in RealSeal SE and RealSeal groups. In conclusion, after complete removal of the smear layer, MetaSEAL showed superior bond ability to root dentin. The RealSeal SE is applicable in clinical practice, with its adhesive strength similar to that of AH Plus. The self-adhesive methacrylate resin-based sealer holds promise for use in endodontic treatment.

New Adhesive Material for Construction Joint of Tunnel Lining

The new adhesive material for the construction joints of tunnel lining(named as SZC) was studied based on the structural characteristics of interfaces and the characteristic of bonding construction, and the performance indexes were verified by tests. The experimental results show that the adhesive capability of interface is improved effectively by using SZC material, the properties, such as anti-freezing, erosion-resistance and anti-shrinkage are improved greatly as well as durability.

Hybrid Modified Rubber Powder and Its Application in Cement Mortar

This research focused on using the waste rubber powder as a kind of regenerate resources to improve the mechanical properties of cement mortar.The two kinds of hybrid modified rubber powder TRP and ATRP were prepared by sol-gel method and then used in cement mortar.The structures and properties of them were studied.It is shown that the nano Si-O-Si network is generated in TRP and ATRP networks and the hydrophilic group is grafted on the surface of ATRP.The mechanical properties of rubber-treated mortar（RTM） were tested and the microstructures of them were also studied.Compared to the mortars with unmodified rubber powders（RP）,NaOH treated rubber powder（SRP） and coupling agent treated rubber powder（CRP）,the RTM with ATRP has the highest compressive strength and flexural strength.The stress-strain curves shown that the peak of stress of RTM with ATRP is increased and indicated the higher compression deformation and toughness.It is found that the interfacial adhesion between the ATRP and cement mortar is increased distinctly by SEM,which results in enhanced ductility and mechanical properties of RTM with ATRP.

MICROMECHANICS OF ROUGH SURFACE ADHESION:A HOMOGENIZED PROJECTION METHOD

A quasistatic homogenized projection is made to characterize the effective cohesive zone behavior for rough-surface adhesion. In the context of the homogenized projection, the traction versus separation relation for the homogenized cohesive zone （HCZ） of a rough interface can be highly oscillatory due to instabilities during microscopic adhesion and decohesion processes. The instabilities are found to occur not only individually but also collectively among the adhesive micro-asperity contacts, leading to extensive energy dissipation. Based on the behaviors of the HCZ relations, a framework for describing instability-induced energy dissipation in rough-surface adhesion is proposed to elucidate the effect of roughness on apparent interface adhesion. Two non- dimensional parameters, α related to roughness morphology and n related to flaw distribution, are identified to be most crucial for controlling the energy dissipation. For an interface with a shallow roughness and a strong intrinsic adhesive strength, the interface adhesion can be stronger if we make it rougher （reducing α） or lower its flaw density （increasing n）. The HCZ projection method can be potentially extended and employed to bridge the apparent adhesion from intrinsic adhesion properties for engineering surfaces with multi-scale shallow roughness.

Stability analysis of shallow tunnels subjected to eccentric loads by a boundary element method

This paper presents the results of the shear strength（frictional strength） of cemented paste backfillcemented paste backfill（CPB-CPB） and cemented paste backfillerock wall（CPB-rock） interfaces. The frictional behaviors of these interfaces were assessed for the short-term curing times（3 d and 7 d） using a direct shear apparatus RDS-200 from GCTS（Geotechnical Consulting ＆ Testing Systems）. The shear（friction） tests were performed at three different constant normal stress levels on flat and smooth interfaces. These tests aimed at understanding the mobilized shear strength at the CPB-rock and CPB-CPB interfaces during and/or after open stope filling（no exposed face）. The applied normal stress levels were varied in a range corresponding to the usually measured in-situ horizontal pressures（longitudinal or transverse） developed within paste-filled stopes（uniaxial compressive strength, s c 150 k Pa）. Results show that the mobilized shear strength is higher at the CPB-CPB interface than that at the CPB-rock interface. Also, the perfect elastoplastic behaviors observed for the CPB-rock interfaces were not observed for the CPB-CPB interfaces with low cement content which exhibits a strain-hardening behavior. These results are useful to estimate or validate numerical model for pressures determination in cemented backfill stope at short term. The tests were performed on real backfill and granite. The results may help understanding the mechanical behavior of the cemented paste backfill in general and, in particular, analyzing the shear strength at backfillebackfill and backfill-rock interfaces.

Understanding solid phase diffusion-bonding process of Ni(000)/-Al_(2)O_(3)(0001) interface

The dynamic processes and characteristics of solid phase diffusion-bonding of interfacial atoms at high tempera-tures and the effect of that on bonding strength of Ni(111)/)/-Al_(2)O_(3)(0001)interface were investigated through molecular dynamics.It is shown that atomic diffusion occurs at the Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) interface in the temperature range from 698 K to 1,098 K,and proceeds mainly from the Ni side to the ) Al_(2)O_(3) side.The interface was previously reconstructed by solid bonding below the melting temperature,leading to the amorphization of the interface.Be-sides,the intermetallic complexes such as Al_(m)Ni_(n)(e.g.,AlNi_(3)),metal oxide NiO and Ni-Al-O bonds were formed gradually during the diffusion process of atoms.The formation mechanisms of the Ni-Al,Ni-O,and Ni-Al-O bonds are revealed.Based on the reconstructed structure,the adhesion effort at the interface is compared.The higher the temperature,the larger the bond number and the higher the interfacial bonding strength.

Modeling nanoscale ice adhesion

Anti-icing is crucial for numerous instruments and devices in low temperature circum- stance. One of the approaches in anti-icing is to reduce ice adhesion strength, seeking spontaneous de-icing processes by natural forces of gravity or by winds. In order to enable tai- lored surface icephobicity design, research requires a good theoretical understanding of the atomistic interacting mechanisms between water/ice molecules and their adhering substrates. Herein, this work focuses on using atomistic modeling and molecular dynamics simulation to build a nanosized ice-cube adhering onto silicon surface, with different contact modes of solid-solid and solid-liquid-solid patterns. This study provides atomistic models for probing nanoscale ice adhesion mechanics and theoretical platforms for explaining experimental results.