An important trend in the adhesives industry is end-users’ growing use of finite element analysis (FEA) to design bonded structures. This trend is driven by the fact that FEA is generally faster than physical prototyping and testing. However, one significant challenge engineers face is that adhesive materials often have complex mechanical behavior that can be difficult to capture in a simulation.
In this webinar, Dr. Oliver and Dr. Grindy will discuss how the adhesives industry can better support design engineers working with adhesives. They will share methods for characterizing the mechanical behavior of adhesive materials and adhesive joints to take greatest advantage of FEA. They will identify different strategies for modeling adhesive joints and discuss the pros and cons of each. Finally, they will discuss how adhesive suppliers can support customers in their FEA efforts.
The webinar will take place November 15, 2023, at 10am EST.