Research Article

Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Nonlinear Flexural Behaviour of Lattice-Web Reinforced Foam Core Composite Sandwich Panels

Table 4

Material parameters of GFRP lattice webs.

PropertyLS-DYNA parameterExperimental value

DensityRO1.8 g/cm3
Modulus in longitudinal directionEA6.41 GPa
Modulus in transverse directionEB6.41 GPa
Shear modulusGAB5.82 GPa
Poisson’s ratioPRBA0.15
Tensile strength in longitudinal directionXT296.3 MPa
Tensile strength in transverse directionYT296.3 MPa
Compressive strength in longitudinal directionXC149.8 MPa
Compressive strength in transverse directionYC149.8 MPa
Shear strengthSC75 MPa