Thermal Expansion of Honeycomb Sandwich Panels
Abstract
Hygrothermally induced dimensional changes can be predicted for many composite materials and structures, such as CFRP laminates. When laminates are combined with honeycombs or foams, the core structure and adhesive layers modify a laminate based prediction for thermal expansion coefficients. A theory accounting for anisotropic core properties to predict coefficients of thermal expansion is described and compared with measurements.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Cellular and Composite Structures
Composite Structure Analysis and Optimization
Mechanical Behavior of Composites
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 41–48
- Publication date
- 2 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter