Honeycomb sandwich panels are ideal for lightweight, rigid, and flat applications. They reduce weight, saving fuel and energy and decreasing CO2 emissions.
The rear face sheet displacement of the honeycomb sandwich structure was simulated using LS-DYNA V 971 software.
Stiffness
Due to their exceptional stiffness-to-mass ratio, honeycomb sandwich panels find widespread use in aerospace structures. They are also used in motorsports because of their ability to dissipate shear stresses and impact energy. Typically, hexagonal honeycombs are used in these applications. However, triangular honeycomb cores have been shown to have comparable or even higher specific stiffness than hexagonal ones.
LS-DYNA software analyzed the rear face sheet displacement of honeycomb sandwich panels Essex MA, under different impact speeds. The impact force-displacement curve showed three distinct response stages: ascent, descent (softening), and rebound. The results indicated that the rear face sheet displacement was dependent on the Poisson’s ratio of the structure. The lower Poisson’s ratio honeycomb structures exhibit a more significant global plastic deformation, which enhances the cushioning capability.
Lightweight
The honeycomb sandwich panel’s low density and light weight make it a valuable construction material. The meetings are fabricated in an integrated in-line process encompassing extrusion of a PP sheet, vacuum forming, and folding. It allows for a high-performance composite with outstanding strength-to-weight ratios.
In addition, the honeycomb structure’s hexagonal cells offer efficient compression strength (at the same weight) compared to other core structures. It makes the honeycomb sandwich panel a more versatile structural material than solid wood or MDF.
Many factors, such as core cell size and height, skin thickness, and the interface between the face sheet and core, influence honeycomb sandwich panels’ performance. To increase the strength of honeycomb sandwich panels, they can be vented.
Thermal Insulation
The honeycomb structure of a sandwich panel has excellent thermal insulation properties. It is a perfect choice for construction and renovation projects in cold climates. It also offers superior acoustic performance and rot-proof qualities.
Due to the efficient hexagonal arrangement, honeycombs have high compression strength. It enables them to bear the loads of external walls without being damaged. Moreover, the honeycomb structure can resist moisture and fire effectively.
The LS-DYNA software was used to simulate force-displacement curves of the honeycomb sandwich’s front and rear face sheets, which were then compared to experimental data. A universal testing machine measured the final deflection of the rear face sheet center at 3 points. The impact result was in good agreement with the numerical simulation.
Durability
Various load-deflection tests are performed to evaluate the structural performance of sandwich panels. These tests include three-point bending and compression testing, which can capture the whole loading behavior of structures. The core shear ultimate stress and maximum facing pressure are also calculated and compared.
The impact resistance of honeycomb sandwich panels is good and can absorb the impact energy effectively. This is because the impact force is converted into the plastic deformation energy of the honeycomb core. The rear face sheet displacement can also be absorbed with a shorter softening stage.
The experimental results show that the flatwise compression and flexural mechanical properties of vented honeycomb sandwich structures decrease with the increase in temperature. However, the bending strength of the bonded sandwich panel remains almost unchanged with temperature.
Safety
Sandwich panels are highly fatigue-resistant and tough. Their honeycomb cells form thousands of small webs, so the failure of a single cell does not result in catastrophic failure of the whole panel. Vibration isolation is crucial in specific applications; choosing the suitable material can make all the difference. Due to their inherent properties, rubber products are an excellent option for this purpose.
They also provide excellent protection against impact. It was demonstrated in a test that compared the rear fac-sandwich structure sheet displacement of sandwich nt core Poisson’s ratios. Results showed that the structure with the largest t/l and th had a strong energy absorption ability. In contrast, the network with the lowest t/l and th had comparatively large displacements and fluctuations in removal. This result indicates that the impact resistance of the sandwich panel can be significantly improved by reducing the expulsion of the rear face sheet.
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