The effect of strain rate on the mechanical properties of two epoxy adhesives was investigated by conducting experiments on dumbbell-shaped specimens prepared from the adhesives. The tensile rate was changed stepwise from 5.2 × 10–5 to 1.2 × 106 mm/min, and the yield stress, Young's modulus, elongation, and tensile strength were evaluated. The yield stress and tensile strength showed a clear dependence on the strain rate. The results from this study allowed us to propose a procedure for predicting the creep strength and high-rate impact strength from the results of a simple tensile test. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]