Compression/shear response of honeycomb core

Michael W. Czabaj, W. R. Tubbs, Alan T. Zehnder, Barry D. Davidson

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Abstract

Composite sandwich structures find applications in many aerospace systems due to their lightweight and high strength. However, these structures are susceptible to low energy impact damage. Our studies of the damage resistance and tolerance of honeycomb core sandwich structures shows that the performance of the core plays a key role. Thus we have undertaken a study of the compressive and shear behavior of the aluminum honeycomb cores used in several space systems. The study consists of uniaxial and compression/shear tests of the core. Using a novel ring specimen loaded in compression and torsion, we can load along any line in compression/shear stress space in order to map out the core's yield surface and its evolution. Results from the experiments are used to validate computational models that are part of a larger simulation of the compression after impact strength of honeycomb core composites.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationExperimental and Applied Mechanics - Proceedings of the 2011 Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics
PublisherSpringer New York LLC
Pages393-398
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781461402213
DOIs
StatePublished - 2011
Event2011 SEM Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics - Uncasville, CT, United States
Duration: Jun 13 2011Jun 16 2011

Publication series

NameConference Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Mechanics Series
Volume6
ISSN (Print)2191-5644
ISSN (Electronic)2191-5652

Other

Other2011 SEM Annual Conference on Experimental and Applied Mechanics
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityUncasville, CT
Period6/13/116/16/11

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computational Mechanics
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

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