Delamination failure of multilaminated adhesively bonded joints at low temperatures

► We perform the temperature- and adhesion-area-dependent lap-shear tests. ► We investigate the delamination failure of multilaminated adhesively bonded joints. ► We propose the closed form formula that is function of temperature and adhesion area. ► Bonding capacity of epoxy/polyurethane glues increased as the temperature decreased. ► The optimal values of temperature and adhesion area were −110 °C and 750-1500 mm2.