The aim of this experimental study is to investigate impact behaviors of the
composite single-lap adhesive joints. The increasing impact energies, which are
ranged from approximately 5 J to 30 J, are performed at the center of the
composite plates having three different overlap lengths. It is shown that the
overlap lengths and impact energy levels affect considerably the impact
responses of the composite single lap joints. It is also shown that the bending
stiffness of the composite increases by increase in the overlap length. An
energy profiling method (EPM) is used to identify the penetration and
perforation thresholds of composite lap joints. The damaged composite plates are
visually inspected.