Several mechanics problems of brittle adhesive joints are discussed in the light of recent calculations, including issues in fracture testing, concept of nominal toughness, configurational stability of mode-I in-layer fracture, tunnel crack and parallel debond due to residual stresses.

Issue Section:
Mechanics of Interfaces and Thin Films
Topics:
Adhesive joints, Brittleness, Failure, Fracture (Materials), Fracture toughness, Residual stresses, Stability, Testing, Tunnels
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