Sandwich Composites

This book provides insight into composite sandwich panels based on the material aspects, mechanical properties, defect characterization, and secondary process after fabrication, such as drilling and repair. It helps readers select the right material for the right application.

1. Introduction to Sandwich Composite Panels and Their Fabrication Methods 2. Corrugated Core- and Fold Core-Based Sandwich Panels 3. Metallic Core- and Truss Core-Based Composite Sandwich Panels 4. Composite Sandwich Panels with the Metallic Facesheets 5. Failure Behavior and Residual Strength of the Composite Sandwich Panels Subjected to Compression after Impact Testing 6. Low-Velocity Impact Response of the Composite Sandwich Panels 7. High-Velocity Impact Properties of the Composite Sandwich Panels 8. Investigation of Blast Loading Response of the Composite Sandwich Panels 9. Flexural Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Sandwich Wall Panels Enabled by Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Connectors 10. Axial Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Sandwich Wall Panels Enabled by Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Connectors 11. Enhanced Failure Behavior for Sandwiches with Hybrid Wire Mesh/FRP Face Sheets 12. Low-Velocity Impact Behaviour of Textile-Reinforced Composite Sandwich Panels 13. Drilling and Repair of the Composite Sandwich Panels 14. Composite Sandwich Structures in the Marine Applications 15. Composite Sandwich Structures in Aerospace Applications 16. Crashworthiness Applications of the Composite Sandwich Structures 17. Role of 3D Printing in the Fabrication of Composite Sandwich Structures