Blast analysis of efficient honeycomb sandwich structures with CFRP/Steel FML skins

• Published in: International journal of impact engineering Vol. 178; p. 104609
• Main Authors: Patel, Murlidhar, Patel, Shivdayal, Ahmad, Suhail
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.08.2023
• Subjects: Blast resistance; CFRP; Energy; FML; Foam; Sandwich structure; TNT; Energy; FML; Foam; Sandwich structure; TNT; Blast resistance; CFRP

•Novel efficient design of honeycomb sandwich structures were developed using a FML skin of carbon/epoxy and steel.•The FML used honeycomb sandwich structure provided an excellent blast resistance in comparison to the metallic honeycomb structure.•The Al foam-filled honeycomb has less core crushing...