Omar Al Mansouri

Mar 4, 2024 | mdpi.com | Roman Wan-Wendner |Thierry Guillet |Omar Al Mansouri |Al Mansouri

1. IntroductionNowadays, fastening systems have become an essential part of the construction process. Characterized by a relatively easy installation process, fasteners have contributed to everyday use in different areas of application [1,2,3]. The safe and reliable use of fasteners is ensured by rigorous testing as part of an approval/qualification process that fasteners must undergo.