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To review the mechanics of localized impact, contact behavior, and damage progression in composite sandwich structures with laminated facings.

February 1, 1997Applied Mechanics Reviews

Localized Impact on Sandwich Structures With Laminated Facings

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To review the mechanics of localized impact, contact behavior, and damage progression in composite sandwich structures with laminated facings.
Conducted a comprehensive literature synthesis analyzing 85 publications focused on foreign object impact on sandwich composites.
Evaluated theoretical contact laws, numerical prediction models for contact force histories, and the mechanical behaviors of foam and honeycomb core materials.
Demonstrated that incorporating local deformation within the indenter contact zone is essential for developing accurate predictive models of contact force histories.
Identified critical failure modes across diverse core materials, delineating key geometric and material parameters that govern damage growth and post-impact residual strength.

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SASerge AbrateSouthern Illinois University Carbondale

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Literature review reveals critical damage mechanisms and contact behavior in laminated sandwich structures, highlighting key factors governing impact tolerance.

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Serge Abrate (1997) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8eae718146738bc711e49c https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3101689

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Literature review reveals critical damage mechanisms and contact behavior in laminated sandwich structures, highlighting key factors governing impact tolerance.

Localized Impact on Sandwich Structures With Laminated Facings

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