This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. |
Finished application properties include the following: | permanent/removablewaterproof/chemical resistantstructural rigiditystrength (tensile, compressive, shear and torsional)aesthetic |
Properties of surfaces to be joined include the following: | materials of constructionphysical properties (e.g. strength and rigidity)surface properties (e.g. surface finish and surface treatment/coatings)size and shape |
Joining system includes one (1) or more of the following: | bonding (e.g. adhesive, gluing, ethacrylates, sikaflex and epoxy)using composite materials (e.g. Probond, Divelett, K-Lite and Eurmere)secondary bonding – cured composite to cured composite using mechanical fasteners (e.g. bolts and rivets) |
Preparation of surfaces includes one (1) or more of the following: | solvent or other chemical cleaningchemical etchingmechanical preparation such as blasting, buffingsurface smoothing (e.g. machining)making of holes or other physical locking features |
Most appropriate joining system includes the following: | compliance with product requirementsgreatest ease of joiningbest financial returngreatest sustainability contribution |
Requirements of the job include one (1) or more of the following: | rigid or flexiblewater, ultraviolet (UV), chemical or fire resistantor have other properties, as well as the required strength |
Areas for improvement include one (1) or more of the following: | incompatible requirementshazardous materials/preparation methodsnon-uniform join |
Sustainability includes the following: | survival of the ecology/physical environment economic viability social sustainability |