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From Mechanical Testing to Decision Making: Selecting a Structural Adhesive Using the Weighted Sum Method

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The selection of structural adhesives in engineering applications demands a robust, transparent, and replicable methodology, especially when performance and reliability are critical. This study introduces a practical, scalable approach based on the Weighted Sum Method (WSM), a form of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), to assist in the objective selection of adhesives. The novelty of this research lies in demonstrating that WSM can serve as an industrially applicable decision-making tool that translates mechanical testing data into clear, replicable selection criteria. Using experimental data from modified Arcan tests, the method provides a structured framework that can be extended to other types of tests and applications. This facilitates transparent, criterion-driven adhesive selection aligned with real-world constraints, offering engineers a powerful tool that supports consistent, informed, and reproducible decisions.

Source: The Annals of “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati Fascicle IX Metallurgy and Materials Science

DOI: 10.35219/mms.2025.2.05

Author: Andreea ȚÎNTATU

Institution: Universitatea Națională de Știință și Tehnologie Politehnica București

Language: English

Topic: Multi-Criteria Decision Making

Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414705328

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