Abstract
The effects of bonding configurations on the strength of T adhesive joints have been investigated experimentally. T-joint specimens consisting of glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) and GFRP sandwich panel with structural foam were prepared. An end surface of the GFRP sandwich panel, i.e. a bonding member (web), was bonded to a surface of the GFRP, i.e. a bonding member (flange). Two types of acrylic adhesives, which are different Young's modulus and ductility were used. Three types of joint geometries were proposed and experimentally discussed in terms of the joint strength.
