Stronger, Lighter Sandwich Panels Boost Energy Absorption for Safer Structures
Sandwich structures are popular for being strong and light. This study looked at how different cores affect the strength and energy absorption of sandwich panels. They used glass fiber and polyester resin for the panels. Testing showed that panels with polyurethane core were stronger and absorbed more energy than those with polyethylene core. When the core-face bond was stronger, the panels failed differently. Shorter spans and core material type also affected the panels' strength.