Sandwich beam with flexible core and FML face sheets under drop-weight impact and three-point bending tests

Gelareh Mehraban, Saeed Feli, Mehdi Ranjbar-Roeintan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Razi University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kermanshah University of Technology

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites

Published online on December 04, 2025

Abstract

Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, Ahead of Print.
The investigation of the impact resistance of sandwich structures plays a crucial role in their safe design and reliable performance under dynamic loading conditions. Combining metal and composite layers enhances strength and impact resistance of the ...