Abstract Space is a harsh environment creating many challenges for structural materials
used in space systems. Composite materials are one key enabler for space systems due to …

It is widely known that the hypervelocity impact of orbital debris can cause serious damage
to spacecraft, and enhancing the impact resistance is the great concern of spacecraft shield …

This paper presents some significant research results about velocity sensitivity of aluminum
honeycomb under high-speed axial impact in a velocity range from 20 to 80 m/s. Series …

In this study, the finite element and smoothed-particle hydrodynamics adaptive method was
used to reproduce experiments on honeycomb sandwich shields impacted by spherical …

Hierarchical sandwich structures have been popularly investigated due to its promotion in
structural stress and stiffness. A composite Honeycomb structure Filled with Circular Tubes …

In this paper, the honeycomb sandwich panel (HSP) reinforced with bi-layer Ceramic
(B4C)/Aluminum (Al7075-T6) facesheets is proposed to be used as a shield for spacecraft …

While an ultralight sandwich construction with cellular core can be tailored to exhibit
superior load-bearing capability and blast resistance, its ballistic performance is typically …

Recently, cellular-filled structure has gained popularity due to its evident promotion in
energy absorption capacity of absorber. In this study, a new pattern of composited filling …

In this experimental study, high velocity impact behavior of honeycomb sandwich structures
with Al6061/B 4 C FGM face plates subjected to 0.30 caliber fragment simulating projectile …

Honeycomb sandwich panel has been widely used in aerospace and aeronautic
engineering as load-bearing components. Cost-effective shielding structure can also be built …