Refer to the simple butt and lap joints shown at the top row of Fig. 32.10a. (a) Assuming that the area of the butt joint is 5 mm × 20 m m , and referring to the adhesive properties given in Table 32.3, estimate the minimum and maximum tensile force that this joint can withstand. (b) Estimate these forces for the lap joint, assuming that its area is 15 mm x 15 mm.
