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Correlation Between Quasi-Static and Impact Behaviour of Sandwich Structures

Authors : Daniele Rizzo, Giulia Palomba, Leigh S. Sutherland, Gabriella Epasto

Published in: Dynamic Response and Failure of Composite Materials

Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland

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Abstract

The chapter delves into the growing interest in advanced materials and lightweight structures in the aerospace, maritime, and automotive industries. It highlights the advantages of composite materials, particularly fibre-reinforced polymers (FRP), and their use in sandwich structures. The study compares aluminium honeycomb sandwich structures with conventional composite sandwich structures, focusing on their energy absorption properties under quasi-static and low-velocity impact conditions. The research aims to evaluate the possibility of replacing polymeric sandwich structures with aluminium honeycomb sandwich structures, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative. The comparison is made considering the same flexural stiffness, and the results show that aluminium honeycomb structures can provide similar or better energy absorption properties, making them a viable option for future applications.

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Title: Correlation Between Quasi-Static and Impact Behaviour of Sandwich Structures
Authors: Daniele Rizzo
Giulia Palomba
Leigh S. Sutherland
Gabriella Epasto
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland
Book: Dynamic Response and Failure of Composite Materials
Print ISBN: 978-3-031-77696-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-77697-7

Copyright Year: 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77697-7_38