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Exploring Adhesive Performance in Horseshoe Bonding Through Advanced Mechanical and Numerical Analysis.
C M C Ferreira1, B D Simões1, E A S Marques2
1Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (INEGI), Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal.
Biomimetics (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 24, 2025
Summary
This study characterizes acrylic adhesives for horseshoe attachment, evaluating their mechanical properties and joint behavior. Findings aim to advance reliable, less invasive hoof care solutions for the equine industry.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Equine Biomechanics
- Adhesive Technology
Background:
- Traditional horseshoeing methods lack innovation despite the equine industry's dynamism.
- Current adhesive solutions for hoof attachment require further mechanical validation.
- There is a need for reliable, less invasive alternatives to traditional horseshoeing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the mechanical properties of acrylic adhesives for hoof attachment.
- To assess the performance of adhesive joints under various loading conditions.
- To establish a foundation for developing advanced adhesive solutions in equine care.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-static mechanical characterization (tensile, shear, fracture) of two acrylic adhesives.
- Single-lap joint (SLJ) testing with steel, aluminum, and horse hoof wall adherends.
- Development and validation of a numerical model for adhesive joints.
Main Results:
- Mechanical properties of acrylic adhesives were quantified.
- In-joint behavior of similar (St-St, Al-Al) and dissimilar (St-HW) joints was assessed.
- A numerical model was successfully validated against experimental data.
Conclusions:
- Acrylic adhesives show potential for hoof attachment applications.
- Further modeling and simulation are needed to optimize joint design and identify failure points.
- This research supports the development of innovative, less invasive equine hoof care solutions.
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