1. PURPOSE

This protocol defines the minimum technical and procedural requirements for registering, validating, and archiving structural repairs performed using AOJEL adhesive systems.

The objective is to establish repeatable, verifiable repair records under the Global Repair Index.

2. SCOPE OF APPLICATION

This protocol applies to repairs involving:

• Structural bonding
• Load-bearing components
• Functional continuity restoration

Including, but not limited to: metals, rigid plastics, ceramics, and composite materials.

3. DEFINITION OF STRUCTURAL REPAIR

A repair shall be classified as structural when all of the following conditions are met:

1. The repaired joint contributes to load transfer or functional integrity.
2. The bonded interface replaces a fractured, separated, or leaking structure.
3. Functional continuity is restored without full component replacement.

Surface filling, temporary sealing, or aesthetic correction shall not be classified as structural repair.

4. MATERIALS & CURING CRITERIA

• Adhesive shall be mixed within manufacturer-specified ratio tolerance (±5%).
• Full cure shall be completed prior to structural load application.
• Elevated temperature curing shall remain within product-specified limits.

5. VERIFICATION CONDITIONS

A repair may be submitted for registry when all of the following are satisfied:

• Visual continuity of bonded interface
• No immediate delamination, cracking, or leakage observed
• Functional operation restored

Optional verification methods may include manual load testing, pressure retention observation, or operational runtime confirmation.

6. INITIAL OUTCOME CLASSIFICATION

• Held Strong (Initial) — No observable failure at submission
• Observation Required — Outcome uncertain, monitoring advised
• Did Not Hold — Immediate failure observed

7. LONG-TERM OUTCOME LOGGING

Registered repairs may receive a long-term outcome update after an observation period (e.g., 7, 14, or 30 days):

• Still Holding
• Partial Degradation
• Failure Confirmed

8. REPAIR GRADE ASSIGNMENT

• Grade S — Structural continuity sustained
• Grade C — Conditional integrity maintained
• Not Recommended — Structural failure observed

9. REGISTRY & RECORD INTEGRITY

Each validated record may include: GRI Case Number, timestamp, material classification, outcome history, and final grade.

Repair records document observed events and do not constitute engineering certification.

10. LIMITATIONS

• This protocol does not certify professional workmanship.
• This protocol does not replace engineering standards or safety codes.
• Registry inclusion indicates documentation, not endorsement.

11. REVISION CONTROL

v1.0 — Initial release.

Archived records remain bound to the protocol version active at time of registration.