Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Date of this Version
2012
Citation
Journal of Sandwich Structures and Materials 14:3 (2012), pp. 325–338; doi: 10.1177/1099636212444748
Abstract
A series of drop weight tests were conducted to evaluate the dynamic flatwise compression strength and flexural strength of sandwich panels with a novel core structure. This sandwich core material, known as Norcore, consists of interconnected cells in a unique configuration of truncated pyramid with sloping cell walls. Core materials made of thermoplastic including virgin Lexan, polycarbonate, polycarbonate regrind, high-impact polystyrene, and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene were tested. The test results showed that these sandwich panels have good strength as well as energy absorption capacities.
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Copyright © 2012 Christopher Y. Tuan; published by Sage Publications.