Title :
Design of honeycomb-like composites for electromagnetic and structural applications
Author :
Smith, F.C. ; Scarpa, F.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Eng., Univ. of Hull, UK
Abstract :
The cellular composite´s unit cell is based on the common honeycomb configuration, but includes auxetic and nonauxetic variants. Formulas that describe the essential electromagnetic and structural properties of the honeycomb are described, and a multidisciplinary design procedure outlined. The effects of the manufacturing process on design methodology are also discussed.
Keywords :
composite materials; electromagnetic devices; mechanical properties; structural engineering; auxetic structure; cellular composite unit cell; composite manufacturing process; electromagnetic materials; honeycomb configuration; honeycomb-like composites; multidisciplinary design procedure; nonauxetic structure; structural analysis; structural applications;
Journal_Title :
Science, Measurement and Technology, IEE Proceedings -
DOI :
10.1049/ip-smt:20030851