A composite sandwich panel is a hybrid material made up of constituents such as face sheet, core, and adhesive film for bonding the face sheet and core together. Advances in materials have provided designers with several choices for developing sandwich structures with advanced functionalities. Selection of a material in the sandwich construction is decided based on the cost, availability, strength requirements, ease of manufacturing, machinability, and post-manufacturing process requirements. Sandwich Composites: Fabrication and Characterization provides insight into composite sandwich panels based on the material aspects, mechanical properties, defect characterization, and secondary process after the fabrication, such as drilling and repair. Outlines existing fabrication methods and various materials aspects Covers response of composite sandwich panels to static and dynamic loads Deal with non-destructive evaluation of defects Describes parameters governing the drilling process and repair procedures Offers an overview of the failure prediction using numerical and analytical simulation Due to the wide scope of the topics covered, this book is suitable for researchers and scholars involved in the research and development of composite sandwich panels. This book can also be used as a reference book by professionals and engineers interested in understanding the factors governing the material properties, material response, and the failure behavior under various mechanical loads.

Book Information
ISBN 9780367697273
Author Senthilkumar Krishnasamy
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint CRC Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 156g