Are Adhesives The Future Of Architecture?
Bolts, rods, turnbuckle assemblies, and other fasteners have become an integral part of numerous construction projects. Can they all become obsolete in the near future? Today, more and more architects are talking about replacing fasteners with glue. Is it really possible?
Mechanism assembly is not as important as it used to be in many industries. Even though such things as a tie rod assembly is unlikely to be gone anytime soon, many construction projects are employing industrial adhesives.
Cars and airplanes are already being glued together. So are many appliances. If the new technologies are durable enough for the automotive industry to use, why shouldn’t the construction sector?
The materials are already available. Non-metallic composites such as fiberglass panels, laminated lumber, and carbon fiber are lighter and cheaper than conventional materials used in construction. They are also stronger.
Composite materials are akin to fabrics; they are just more rigid. …
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