Adhesively bonded joints – A review on design, manufacturing, experiments, modeling and challenges

This paper provides a state-of-the-art review on adhesively bonded joints (ABJs) for composite materials and structures, with a focus on the open literatures from 2016 to 2023 to reflect the latest advances in the field. In this review, joint configurations, adhesive materials, manufacturing techniques, toughening methods and defect detection of ABJs are assessed. Quasi-static and dynamic experimental investigations, analytical and numerical studies on ABJs are discussed in detail. The effects of design parameters on the mechanical behavior of ABJs are evaluated. Design optimization procedures and some typical applications of ABJs are outlined. The review is anticipated to provide the interested readers with an updated comprehension on the latest advances in ABJs and gain new insights into the design and manufacturing of novel ABJ structures, thereby highlighting the prospects of future studies.