the invention relates to a method for connecting two bodies according to which a connection means is arranged between connection surfaces of the bodies to be connected . the connection surfaces and the interlying connection means are held adjacent to each other . at least one of the bodies is mechanically stimulated in order to produce friction and frictional heat . the connection means contains at least one cross - linkable polymer or polymerisable and cross - linkable resin which is converted into a thermoplastic material by means of the frictional heat produced , rendering the connection means and the composite of the two bodies considerably more heat - resistant .