Bending response and energy absorption of sandwich beams with novel auxetic honeycomb core

2021 ◽  
Vol 247 ◽  
pp. 113204
Author(s):  
Xuan Zhao ◽  
Lulu Wei ◽  
Dawei Wen ◽  
Guohua Zhu ◽  
Qiang Yu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Honeycomb Core ◽  
Bending Response

The Graded Origami Structures

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruikang Xie ◽  
Jianmin Li ◽  
Yan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Engineering Application ◽  
Geometric Parameters ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Graded Structure ◽  
Sector Angle ◽  
Graded Structures ◽  
Bending Response

There are many excellent graded structures existing in nature to optimize the mechanical properties in various load situations by adjusting the distribution of materials. In this research, rigid origami and graded structure concept are combined together to form the graded origami structures. Seven methods are proposed, including changing the length of crease lines, changing the sector angle, changing the number of units, and the combinations of them. Two rigid origami patterns, Miura-ori and Arc-Miura, are chosen to generate the graded origami structures, and the geometric parameters of each pattern are studied. For engineering application, quasi-static three-point bending response of sandwich beams with graded Miura-ori core based on changing the number of units and changing both the length of crease lines and the sector angle is explored. The investigation reveals that sandwich beams with graded Miura-ori core have preferable energy absorption capability in this load situation compared with the normal Miura-ori core.

Bending response of carbon fiber composite sandwich beams with three dimensional honeycomb cores

2014 ◽  
Vol 108 ◽  
pp. 234-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jian Xiong ◽  
Li Ma ◽  
Ariel Stocchi ◽  
Jinshui Yang ◽  
Linzhi Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Fiber ◽  
Fiber Composite ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Carbon Fiber Composite ◽  
Composite Sandwich ◽  
Honeycomb Cores ◽  
Bending Response

Bending Behavior of Simply-Supported Sandwich Beams Subjected to Large Deflection

2018 ◽  
Vol 777 ◽  
pp. 569-574
Author(s):  
Zhong You Xie
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Large Deflection ◽  
Absorption Efficiency ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Element Simulation ◽  
Energy Absorption Efficiency ◽  
Load Carrying ◽  
Absorption Performance ◽  
Bending Behavior ◽  
The Moment

Due to thin skins and soft core, it is apt to local indentation inducing the concurrence of geometrical and material nonlinearity in sandwich structures. In the paper, finite element simulation is used to investigate the bending behavior of lightweight sandwich beams under large deflection. A modified formulation for the moment at mid-span section of sandwich beams under large deflection is presented, and energy absorption performance is assessed based on energy absorption efficiency. In addition, it is found that no local indentation arises initially, while later that increases gradually with loading displacement increasing. The height of the mid-span section as well as load-carrying capacity decreases significantly with local indentation depth increasing.

Effective Mechanical Behavior of Sandwich Beams under Uncoupled Bending and Torsion Loadings

2014 ◽  
Vol 590 ◽  
pp. 58-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugo Miguel Silva ◽  
José Filipe Bizarro de Meireles
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Behavior ◽  
Design Optimization ◽  
Sandwich Panels ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Honeycomb Core ◽  
Low Intensity ◽  
Specific Stiffness ◽  
Low Weight ◽  
Structural Applications ◽  
Non Linear

Sandwich geometries, mainly panels and beams are widely used in several transportation industries, namely aerospace, aeronautic and automotive. Sandwich geometries are known for their advantages in structural applications: high specific stiffness, low weight, and possibility of design optimization prior to manufacturing. This study aims to know the influence of the number of reinforcements (ribs), and of the thickness on the mechanical behavior of sandwich panels subjected to bending and torsion loads separately. In this study, 3 geometries are compared: simple web-core beam, corrugated core, and honeycomb core. The last 2 are asymmetric, due to the use of odd number of ribs. The influence of the geometry on the results is discussed, by means of a parameter that establishes a relation between the stiffness behavior and the mass of the object. It is shown that the all relations are non-linear, despite the elastic nature of the analysis, by means of the application of loads with low intensity.

Delamination Suppression in Sandwich Beams Using Translaminar Reinforcements

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian T. Wallace ◽  
Bhavani V. Sankar ◽  
Peter G. Ifju
Keyword(s):  
Axial Compression ◽  
Sandwich Beam ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Thickness Direction ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Honeycomb Core ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Buckling Loads ◽  
Buckling Behavior ◽  
Post Buckling

Abstract The present study is concerned with translaminar reinforcement in a sandwich beam for preventing buckling of a delaminated face-sheet under axial compression. Graphite/epoxy pins are used as reinforcement in the thickness direction of sandwich beams consisting of graphite/epoxy face-sheets and a Aramid honeycomb core. Compression tests are performed to understand the effects of the diameter of the reinforcing pins and reinforcement spacing on the ultimate compressive strength of the delaminated beams. A finite element analysis is performed to understand the effects of translaminar reinforcement on the critical buckling loads and post-buckling behavior of the sandwich beam under axial compression.

Finite Elements for Curved Sandwich Beams

1977 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
P J Holt ◽  
J P H Webber
Keyword(s):  
Finite Elements ◽  
Stiffness Matrix ◽  
Test Cases ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Honeycomb Core ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Face ◽  
Core Thickness ◽  
Displacement Approach ◽  
Circular Sandwich Ring

SummaryThe formulation of curved finite elements to represent a two-dimensional circular sandwich ring with honeycomb core and laminated faces is investigated. Assumed stress hybrid and equilibrium methods are found to be easier to employ in this case than the displacement approach. Using these methods, an element stiffness matrix is developed. The approximations of membrane faces and an infinite core normal stiffness are then used to develop simpler elements. Test cases show that these assumptions may become invalid, but that they are adequate for most practical cases where the core thickness to radius ratio and the face thickness to core thickness ratio are both low.

Mechanical Response of Composite Sandwich Panels: Deformation and Energy Absorption

2013 ◽  
Vol 535-536 ◽  
pp. 409-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Vcelka ◽  
Yvonne Durandet ◽  
Christopher C. Berndt ◽  
Dong Ruan
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Mechanical Response ◽  
Strain Rates ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Specific Energy Absorption ◽  
Three Point Bending ◽  
Composite Sandwich Panels ◽  
Composite Sandwich ◽  
Modes Of Failure ◽  
Deformation Modes

The collapse modes and energy absorption in three-point bending of composite sandwich beams were explored experimentally. Sandwich beams manufactured from woven carbon fibre face sheets encapsulating aluminium foam cores were investigated at 0.001 s-1 and 100 s-1 strain rates. Three modes of failure were observed during deformation: Modes H1, H2 and H3. The direction of core shear played an important role in the energy absorption of the structure. Mode H2 gave rise to the highest specific energy absorption of the composite sandwich beams studied.

Investigation of mass distribution between core and face sheet on bending energy absorption of self-reinforced PP sandwich beams

2021 ◽  
Vol 159 ◽  
pp. 107283
Author(s):  
Imran Ali ◽  
Shijie Qi ◽  
Pengcheng Shi ◽  
Muhammad Ammar ◽  
Awais Ali
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Mass Distribution ◽  
Face Sheet ◽  
Sandwich Beams ◽  
Bending Energy
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