1. FAA Bonded Structure Projects

2. Session Purpose Give understanding of FAA involvement in bonded structures Show areas currently addressed by FAA research Provide overview for discussion of needs in bonded structure research

3. Current FAA Research Strength and Damage Tolerance of Adhesively Bonded Joints –Hyonny Kim Adhesive Behavior in Aircraft Applications –John Tomblin Evaluation Code for Composite Joints in General Aviation Structures –Rachael Andrulonis UCSB Bond Structure Characterization Work –Curtis Davies

4. Future FAA Bonded Structures Adhesive Qualification Methodology Variable Bondline Thickness Effects on Adhesive Joint Strength Damage Tolerance on Full-Scale Bonded Assembly