Analysis of Elastic-Viscoplastic Behavior of Honeycomb Sandwich Panels Based on a Homogenization Theory for Free Edge Analysis

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In this study, the elastic-viscoplastic properties of aluminum honeycomb sandwich panels are investigated using a homogenization theory for free edge analysis. For this, the mathematical homogenization theory is reconstructed for elastic-viscoplastic analysis of honeycomb sandwich panels by introducing a traction free boundary condition. Moreover, the domain of analysis is reduced to a quarter using point-symmetry of internal structures of honeycomb sandwich panels. The present method is then applied to the analysis of macroscopic elastic-viscoplastic behavior and microscopic stress distribution of an aluminum honeycomb sandwich panel subjected to in-plane uniaxial compression. It is shown that the stress concentration arises at face/core interfaces, especially at intersections of core walls.

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Key Engineering Materials (Volumes 535-536)

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357-360

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January 2013

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