Predicting the macroscopic shear strength of adhesively-bonded friction interfaces by microscale finite element simulations

► The strength of bonded-clamped interfaces increases with pressure. ► A microscale interaction mechanism is simulated computationally. ► The adhesive is assumed to have pressure-dependent shear strength. ► The model correctly predicts macroscopic strength of bonded parts. ► The model correctly show no effect of roughness and material.