An experimental investigation into the structural performance of wire arc additively manufactured (WAAM) steel single-lap shear bolted connections is presented in this paper. The had a nominal yield stress 420 MPa. Sixty specimens different thicknesses, printing strategies and geometric features including end distances plate widths were tested analysed. shear-out, net section tension fracture, ...

The use of structural adhesives in automotive industry is increasing steadily, as manufacturers become aware of the advantages that adhesives can offer, compared with the conventional techniques. However, not only the adhesive properties must be analyzed, the geometry must be taken into account as well 1 . It is theoretically and experimentally proved that, adhesive joints are more reliable tha...