In this study, a specimen geometry for testing finger joints was developed using finite element simulation and proofed by experimental testing. Six different wood species three adhesives were used finger-jointing specimens. With the test geometry, bonding strength of determined without usual self-locking joint. Under load, introduces maximum stress at beginning bond line (adhesive zone). Howeve...

This paper presents a study of moisture absorption-desorption effects in single lap adhesive joints. Experiments were carried out to characterise the moisture uptake of the single part epoxide adhesive, FM73. Tensile testing of single lap joints manufactured from aluminium alloy 2024 T3 and O and FM73 adhesive was carried out after the joints were exposed to different conditioning environments....

Primary adhesive capsulitis is a term used to describe an insidious onset of pain and movement restriction in the glenohumeral joint. The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of anterior versus posterior glide mobilization techniques for improving functional activity of the shoulder in patients with adhesive Capsulitis. In this study a total number of 20 subjects were randoml...

The adhesive system of geckos has inspired hundreds of synthetic adhesives. While this system has been used relentlessly as a source of inspiration, less work has been done in reverse, where synthetics are used to test questions and hypotheses about the natural system. Here we take such an approach. We tested shear adhesion of a mushroom-tipped synthetic gecko adhesive under conditions that pro...

Background: Adhesive capsulitis is a common disabling and painful condition that causes limitation of both passive active ranges shoulder joint. Division frozen can be into primary secondary categories. Different techniques have been devised in physiotherapy to regain limited range motion adhesive capsulitis. Objectives: To compare the effects anterior posterior grade III Kaltenborn glides on g...

Metallic beams can be strengthened using fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) plates that are adhesively bonded to their soffit. This relies critically upon the adhesive joint, and because adhesives viscoelastic it is known creep at warm services temperatures potentially result in large slips reduce effectiveness of strengthening. paper examines impact performance an FRP-strengthened metallic beam wh...

The tension-tension fatigue behavior of ductile adhesively-bonded double-lap FRP joints was experimentally investigated. An acrylic adhesive, which in the rubbery state at ambient temperature, provided joint ductility. degradation characterized by cyclic energy dissipation, stiffness, creep displacement and self-generated temperature. effects elevated temperature on joints’ static tensile pure ...

Adhesively bonded joints are commonly used in airframe structures due to their superior strength to weight ratio, lower maintenance cost, and longer service life. The bonded joint reliability is affected by the environmental conditions, such as moisture, temperature, and service environment. In this study, the role of contamination during the bonding process on the joint mechanical integrity is...

STUDY DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. PURPOSE OF THE STUDY To study the effect of adding rotator cuff (RC) muscles strengthening to joint mobilization and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in patients with adhesive capsulitis. METHODS A prospective, parallel-group, randomised clinical trial was conducted on 42 patients. One group received TENS and joint mobilization and...