Contributions from more than 60 authors, each a well-known specialist in their field, have been co-ordinated to produce the most comprehensive Handbook of Adhesives and Sealants ever published. The handbook will be published as 8 volumes, over a period of 4 years and will contain over 2800 pages, rich with case studies, industrial applications and the latest research. It is a work in progress, enabling the latest new and important applications to be included as they happen. <P> Volume 2 of Elseviers Handbook of Adhesives &amp; Sealants Series, General knowledge, application of adhesives &amp; new curing techniques, covers the mechanisms of adhesion, its application, and drying and curing techniques. The volume is divided in to the following sections: <P> &bull; Theory of adhesion &bull; Metering and dispensing &bull; Design and calculation of bonded joints &bull; Heat stable adhesives &bull; UV curing &bull; Flexible bonding and sealants <P> Each contributing author is a scientist, practitioner, engineer, or chemist with an abundance of practical experience in their respective field, making this text an authoritative reference source for any materials scientist or engineer, whether in academia or industry.