Abstract
A concept for improving the shear stiffness properties of balsa core material for sandwich structures is presented. The concept is based on utilization of the strongly orthotropic properties of the balsa wood, applying an appropriate transverse layup sequence. The effective core material shear modulus is modeled using basic laminate theory. This is subsequently validated through sandwich beam bending and lap shear experiments. Compared to the standard balsa core systems, a substantial increase in the shear stiffness is demonstrated, whereas the transverse stiffness is reduced. The concept is suitable for mass production, using standard plywood fabrication technology.
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