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The SAA is active in promoting the advancement of the science and technology of adhesion and adhesives. We strive to accomplish our goals by disseminating technical knowledge via a range of seminars, conferences and publications. This includes the proceedings of such meetings and a rolling newsletter, which appears on this website. In addition, the SAA actively acknowledges individual achievement in the field via the award of medals, and prizes. We also promote co-operation with and between learned Societies which see adhesion and adhesives as an enabling technology. More about us

News

Concorde Visit 21st June 2008

Group PhotoSWWPG & Friends Group Photo
SWWPG and friends visit to Concorde at Airbus, Filton on Saturday the 21st June 2008.
SWWPG, 19 Nov 2008

Bursaries available for Boost your Career event

Student bursaries are available for the Boost your Career in Science and Engineering event, to be held in London on 21 January 2009.
IOM3, 05 Nov 2008

Report on Euradh 2008/Adhesion '08

From 3 to 5 September 2008, the Society for Adhesion and Adhesives in the UK, the Section Française de l'Adhésion of the Société Française du Vide in France, DECHEMA in Germany and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining in the UK welcomed nearly 150 delegates to St Catherine’s College in Oxford for Euradh 2008.

Adhesion & adhesives, 13 Sep 2008
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Features

Investigation of the epoxy-metal-interphase by micro-extensometry

The polymer interphase in adhesively bonded metal joints plays an important role concerning the mechanical behaviour and durability under service conditions. Recent investigations have been able to identify a polymer interphase region adjacent to the metal surface with a thickness of up to 100μm where cross linking density and glass transition temperatures differ significantly from those of the bulk polymer due to the long-range influence of the adhesive interactions in the contact zone to the metal surface.

In a joint research project the mechanical behaviour of the interphase region has been investigated by microextensometry using scanning electron microscopy as an imaging device and computational image analysis.

Adhesion & adhesives, 12 Sep 2008

Adhesion and adhesives at the University of Surrey

The four main areas of activity in the field of adhesion and adhesives at the University of Surrey are outlined: structural adhesive bonding; pressure-sensitive adhesive research; the interfacial chemistry of adhesion; and smart adhesive research.
Adhesion & adhesives, 14 Aug 2008

Toughening epoxy resins to meet today's challenges

There are many advantages that polymeric adhesives can offer compared to the more traditional methods of joining, but the structure of such thermosetting adhesives also generally results in brittle materials, with a poor resistance to crack initiation and growth. The incorporation of a second phase of dispersed rubbery particles into the epoxy polymer can greatly increase toughness for applications where a very high impact resistance is required for the adhesively-bonded joint.
Adhesion & adhesives, 14 Aug 2008
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Events

British Excellence in Composite Materials

11 Dec 2008, London, UK
One-day conference and poster exhibition showcasing the best research at the forefront of UK composites.

Joint SAA/BASA Christmas Seminar: 'Additives for Today's Adhesives'

04 Dec 2008, London, UK
One-day seminar looking at many aspects of the use of additives in adhesives

Boost Your Career in Science and Engineering

21 Jan 2009, London, UK
A one day IOM3 workshop focusing on career development and improving communication in Science & Engineering.
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Jobs

Materials Engineer, Bombardier

Excellent Salary + Benefits,Derby, UK
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