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Sandwich Constructions: Composite Materials & Structures

This document discusses sandwich constructions, which consist of two thin, strong facings bonded to a thick, lightweight core. The core carries loads while the facings provide stiffness and protect the core. Sandwich constructions are stronger and lighter than solid materials. The strength of a sandwich depends on factors like the core material, cell shape and size, facing materials, and adhesive used. Common core materials include aluminum and aramid, while facing materials include fiberglass and carbon fiber.

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Sandwich Constructions: Composite Materials & Structures

This document discusses sandwich constructions, which consist of two thin, strong facings bonded to a thick, lightweight core. The core carries loads while the facings provide stiffness and protect the core. Sandwich constructions are stronger and lighter than solid materials. The strength of a sandwich depends on factors like the core material, cell shape and size, facing materials, and adhesive used. Common core materials include aluminum and aramid, while facing materials include fiberglass and carbon fiber.

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COMPOSITE MATERIALS & STRUCTURES

SANDWICH
CONSTRUCTIONS
SIVA VIKNESH S
DEPARTMENT OF
AERONAUTICAL
ENGINEERING

COMPOSITE MATERIALS &


STRUCTURES

SANDWICH:
It is group of two or more chemically different lamina arranged in
particular orientation.
PRINCIPLES OF SANDWICH CONSTRUCTION:
Two Facing
Relatively thin & high strength
Enclosure

Adhesive
Binding Element
Ductile in nature

Core
Load carrying element
Relatively thick & high specific strength

COMPOSITE MATERIALS &


STRUCTURES

COMPARISON OF SANDWICH WITH SOLID ONE:

COMPOSITE MATERIALS &


STRUCTURES

FACTORS - STRENGTH OF SANDWICH :


DESIGN:
Cell size
Scale Ratio
Relevance Factor

COMPOSITE MATERIALS &


STRUCTURES

Cell Shape

COMPOSITE MATERIALS &


STRUCTURES

Orientation of Core

Parallel Array
Cross Linked Array
User defined Array

COMPOSITE MATERIALS &


STRUCTURES

MATERIAL:
Honeycomb Sandwich
Structure (Domain)
Structural Consideration
Strength
Stiffness
Adhesive Performance
Economic Consideration

Environmental
Consideration
Temperature
Heat Transfer
Humidity
Flammability
Non Burning
Self Extinguishing
Flammable

COMPOSITE MATERIALS &


STRUCTURES

Honeycomb
Material (Core)
Aluminium Alloy
Aramid
Korex
Kevlar

Skin Material (Face)


Corrosion Resistive
Weight Target
Thickness
Adhesive Material

Fiber Glass

Fillet Forming

Carbon

Bond line Control

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FOR
ATTENTION........

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