A Mini Review on Testing Methods for Mechanical Properties of Natural Fibre Honeycomb Sandwich Structure and Fractography Analysis

This paper is a review of the past research of mechanical testing methods for natural fibre honeycomb sandwich structure as well as failure modes analysis at a microscopic level by using Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). As the world is garnering attention towards renewable resources for environmental purposes, studies of natural fibre have been increasing as well as the application of natural fibre throughout various industries such as aerospace, automobiles, and construction sectors. This paper is started with brief information regarding the honeycomb sandwich structure, introduction to natural fibre, its applications as well as the factors affecting the performances of the structure. Next, the mechanical testing methods are listed out as well as the expected outcomes obtained from the respective testing. The mechanical properties are also identified by conducting lab tests according to the ASTM standard for sandwich and core structures. The microstructure of the deformed samples is then examined under Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) by using different magnifications to study the failure mechanisms of the samples. The images obtained from the SEM test are analyzed by using fractography which will show the failure modes of the samples. This article is based on past research conducted by professional on the related topic.

Assessment of the ballistic response of honeycomb sandwich structures subjected to offset and normal impact

In the present study,experimental and numerical investigations were carried out to examine the behavior of sandwich panels with honeycomb cores.The high velocity impact tests were carried out using a compressed air gun.A sharp conical nosed projectile was impacted normally and with some offset distance(20 mm and 40 mm).The deformation,failure mode and energy dissipation characteristics were obtained for both kinds of loading.Moreover,the explicit solver was run in Abaqus to create the finite element model.The numerically obtained test results were compared with the experimental to check the accuracy of the modelling.The numerical result was further employed to obtain strain energy dissipation in each element by externally running user-defined code in Abaqus.Furthermore,the influence of inscribe circle diameter and cell wall and face sheet thickness on the energy dissipation,deformation and failure mode was examined.The result found that ballistic resistance and deformation were higher against offset impact compared to the normal impact loading.Sandwich panel impacted at 40 mm offset distance required 3 m/s and 1.9 m/s more velocity than 0 and 20 mm offset distance.Also,increasing the face sheet and wall thickness had a positive impact on the ballistic resistance in terms of a higher ballistic limit and energy absorption.However,inscribe circle diameter had a negative influence on the ballistic resistance.Also,the geometrical parameters of the sandwich structure had a significant influence on the energy dissipation in the different deformation directions.The energy dissipation in plastic work was highest for circumferential direction,regardless of impact condition followed by tangential,radial and axial directions.

Stress Concentration around the Embedding of the Honeycomb Sandwich Structure

Honeycomb structures and other sandwich materials are being used as designs which have demanded high-stiffness and lightweight structures. The embedding design can further decrease the total weight of the products. Embedding will inevitably generate defect of the honeycomb and cause stress concentration. This study mainly discusses the tensile stress distribution near the defect in a quantitative way with the finite element and analytical method. The prediction function of the stress distribution is proposed. X and y directional stress distribution properties are found. These results are proved to be validate through a representative defect case. The bending stress distribution is investigated through material mechanics method and the prediction equation of the maximum bending stress is given.

玻璃钢蜂窝夹层结构弯曲性能理论分析研究

In this article,theoretical calculations on the bending performance(bending strength and bending modulus)of fiberglass reinforced plastic(FRP)honeycomb sandwich structures were conducted initially,and then the bending performance of two FRP honeycomb sandwich structures with different thicknesses were measured by the Aerospace Materials Failure Analysis Center.By comparing and analyzing the theoretical calculations and experimental results,it was found that the theoretical calculated bending strength and bending modulus were in good agreement with those of the experimental tested within 26.5%.When designers and technicians conduct theoretical calculations on the performance of FRP honeycomb sandwich structures,they can use the formulas derived in this article,which will more accurately predict the mechanical properties of components made of composite materials.