Tensile is exerted equally over the entire surface in a pull direction bonding is for optimum strength. Cleavage is force concentrated at one edge and exerts a prying force. The other edge is now under zero stress. Peel is concentrated along a thin line at the edge. Bonding has a flexible surface to stay out in front of the mating surface.
Adhesives allow uniform distrubition of stress over the entire bonded area.
This eliminates stress concentration caused by rivets and holes needed for mechinical fasteners, screwing, and drilling. This provides maxium resistance to vibration fatigue and increases the total weight breaking surface. All Rights Reserved.