Berk Korucu - 030080104 - 10th Week Definitions

2) Laminar Composite Structure (Material)


There is no previous definition.

A laminar composite structure  as shown in figure 2.2 consists of two or more layers bonded together to form an integral piece. The separate layers are usually thick and in some cases each layer may also be a composite material. The layers are often but not necessarily of the same material. A laminar composite gains the advantage of utilising the combined properties of different materials, when different materials are used for its layers. The honeycomb sandwich structure shown in figure 2.3 consists of a relatively thick core of low density material bonded on both faces to thin sheets of a different material. The merits of the sandwich structure are high strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios.

(O. L. Ayodele, Investigation of the Mechanical Properties and Behaviour of Hybrid Polymer Composites Embedded with Shape Memory Alloys, p.8-9)