Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of X-Cor Sandwich

Abstract:

In this study, by changing Z-pin’s insertion parameters, the X-cor sandwich was prepared with vacuum curing molding process. The effects of Z-pin’s insertion angle, insertion density and diameter on compression, shear and tension properties were studied. The results show that Z-pin’s insertion parameters can significantly affect the mechanical properties of X-cor sandwich. The compression properties of X-cor sandwich are reduced, while shear properties are improved by the increase of Z-pin’s insertion angle. As Z-pin’s insertion angle increases the tension modulus increases while the tension strength firstly increases and secondly decreases. The mechanical properties increase with the increase of Z-pin’s insertion density and diameter. Compared with the foam core sandwich, the mechanical properties of X-cor sandwich are significantly improved in both modulus and strength.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volume 686)
• Pages: 411-418
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.686.411
• Online since: June 2011
• Authors: Jian Ping Bi, Xu Dan Dang, Xin Li Wang, Jun Xiao, Hai Jun Chen, Hong Song Zhang
• Keywords: Compression Property, Shear Property, Tension Property, X-cor Sandwich

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