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Course in Adhesive Joints in Mixed Structures

Online 300-hour course in adhesive joints in mixed structures. 6 modules covering ISO 4587 (lap-shear tensile strength of overlap joints), DIN 2304-1 (quality management in bonding processes) and ANSYS Mechanical. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Compare structural bonding with welding in mixed structures.

02

Design adhesive joints considering loads, geometry and materials.

03

Prepare metallic and composite surfaces to ensure adhesion.

04

Apply and cure structural adhesives while controlling process variables.

05

Test adhesive joints and interpret failure modes.

06

Evaluate joint durability against humidity and corrosion.

07

Plan the repair of a mixed structure by bonding.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Adhesive joint engineer who wants to specialise in Adhesive Joints in Mixed Structures.
  • Structural bonding technician who wants to specialise in Adhesive Joints in Mixed Structures.
  • Specialist in repairing multi-material car bodies who wants to specialise in Adhesive Joints in Mixed Structures.
  • Laboratory technician in adhesive testing who wants to specialise in Adhesive Joints in Mixed Structures.
  • Quality manager in bonding processes who wants to specialise in Adhesive Joints in Mixed Structures.
  • Composite materials engineer who wants to specialise in Adhesive Joints in Mixed Structures.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the automotive sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 4587 (lap-shear tensile strength of overlap joints)
  • DIN 2304-1 (quality management in bonding processes)
  • ISO 10365 (designation of failure modes of adhesive joints)
  • ISO 11339 (T-peel test)
  • EN 13887 (surface preparation of metals for bonding)
  • ASTM D3762 (wedge test for durability of aluminium joints)
  • ISO 9227 (salt spray tests)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Why adhesive joints emerge
  2. 1.2Mixed structures: steel, aluminium and composites
  3. 1.3Advantages over welding
  4. 1.4Limitations and risks
  5. 1.5Types of structural adhesive
  6. 1.6Curing mechanisms
  7. 1.7Terminology and reference standards
  8. 1.8Automotive applications
  9. 1.9Safety when handling adhesives
  10. 1.10Workshop: identifying the joints of a vehicle
  1. 2.1Stresses: shear, peel and cleavage
  2. 2.2Overlap geometry and its calculation
  3. 2.3Adhesive layer thickness
  4. 2.4Stiffness of the joint and the substrates
  5. 2.5Stress concentration at edges
  6. 2.6Hybrid joints with rivets or screws
  7. 2.7Tolerances and part fit-up
  8. 2.8Differential expansion between materials
  9. 2.9Galvanic corrosion and insulation
  10. 2.10Practice: designing and calculating a joint
  1. 3.1Cleaning and degreasing
  2. 3.2Abrasion and appropriate roughness
  3. 3.3Primers and adhesion promoters
  4. 3.4Treatments for aluminium
  5. 3.5Treatments for composites
  6. 3.6Time between preparation and bonding
  7. 3.7Contamination control
  8. 3.8Checking surface energy
  9. 3.9Recording the procedure
  10. 3.10Practice: preparing and testing specimens
  1. 4.1Dosing and mixing
  2. 4.2Manual and equipment-based application
  3. 4.3Open time and assembly time
  4. 4.4Positioning fixtures and pressure
  5. 4.5Room-temperature and accelerated curing
  6. 4.6Temperature and humidity control
  7. 4.7Excess adhesive and its removal
  8. 4.8Application defects and their detection
  9. 4.9Adhesive batch traceability
  10. 4.10Practice: carrying out a complete joint
  1. 5.1Lap-shear tensile test
  2. 5.2Peel test
  3. 5.3Witness specimen testing
  4. 5.4Visual and tap-test inspection
  5. 5.5Ultrasonic testing of bonded joints
  6. 5.6Accelerated ageing
  7. 5.7Resistance to humidity and temperature
  8. 5.8Acceptance criteria
  9. 5.9Quality control report
  10. 5.10Practice: a testing campaign for a joint
  1. 6.1Dismantling a bonded joint
  2. 6.2Repairing a failed joint
  3. 6.3Reversibility and its real limits
  4. 6.4Expected durability of the adhesive
  5. 6.5Maintenance and periodic inspection
  6. 6.6Criteria for historic vehicles
  7. 6.7Documentation of the joint as executed
  8. 6.8Common errors and known failures
  9. 6.9Documented real-world cases
  10. 6.10Final project: adhesive joint design for a mixed structure
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, advanced Excel, Minitab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for lap-shear specimens on a universal testing machine, wedge testing in a humid environment, and ultrasonic inspection of joints. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with dynamometer test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Dismantling a bonded joint

Compare structural bonding with welding in mixed structures.

Repairing a failed joint

Design adhesive joints considering loads, geometry and materials.

Reversibility and its real limits

Prepare metallic and composite surfaces to ensure adhesion.

Expected durability of the adhesive

Apply and cure structural adhesives while controlling process variables.

Maintenance and periodic inspection

Test adhesive joints and interpret failure modes.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Adhesive joint engineerStructural bonding technicianSpecialist in repairing multi-material car bodiesLaboratory technician in adhesive testingQuality manager in bonding processesComposite materials engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, advanced Excel and Minitab. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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