Abstract

In this work, the oblique impact response of sandwich structures, with carbon/epoxy face-sheets and aluminium honeycomb core, is analysed by implementing a 3D numerical model in Abaqus/Explicit finite element code. The numerical model was validated with data taken from the scientific [...]

Abstract

Composite sandwich structures with core cellular materials are widely used in diverse industries such as the aerospace, marine, car, and wind industries due to their good mechanical properties on bending. The growing environmental awareness has increased the interest in the use [...]