Describe Strategies That Can Be Used to Reduce Bond Risks

question 18

Essay

Describe strategies that can be used to reduce bond risks.

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Definitions:

Bucked Head

The result of a fastener, particularly a rivet, being deformed or expanded at one end to secure it in place.

Countersunk

A method of setting screws or bolts in which their heads sit flush with or below the surface of the material, often used for a neat finish or in applications where a smooth surface is necessary.

Even Radius

A term describing a curve or surface where all points are equidistant from a central point, typically referring to the design and manufacture of components or spaces.

Pressure Protection Valve

A normally closed, pressure sensitive control valve. Some are externally adjustable. Can be used to delay the charging of a circuit or reservoir or to isolate a circuit or reservoir in the event of a pressure drop-off.