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Time in Sequence – Hybrid Joints After Weeks in the Climate Chamber
Six single-lap hybrid joints made of galvanized steel adherends show the visible impact of climatic aging under controlled alternating humidity and temperature cycles. From left to right, the samples were exposed for 2, 4, and 6 weeks, revealing the gradual progression of oxidation and coating fatigue across the series. What begins as subtle surface dulling evolves into clear rust formation along the bolt interfaces — a precise visual record of how protective layers respond to environmental stress. Each joint, later tested on a universal testing machine, contributes to understanding how climate, corrosion, and mechanical load combine to shape the endurance of modern hybrid materials.
Time in Sequence – Hybrid Joints After Weeks in the Climate Chamber
Six single-lap hybrid joints made of galvanized steel adherends show the visible impact of climatic aging under controlled alternating humidity and temperature cycles. From left to right, the samples were exposed for 2, 4, and 6 weeks, revealing the gradual progression of oxidation and coating fatigue across the series. What begins as subtle surface dulling evolves into clear rust formation along the bolt interfaces — a precise visual record of how protective layers respond to environmental stress. Each joint, later tested on a universal testing machine, contributes to understanding how climate, corrosion, and mechanical load combine to shape the endurance of modern hybrid materials.