Volume 06,Issue 04

Composite Sandwich Structures in Advanced Civil Engineering Applications – A Review

Authors

Israa Elfaki, Saja Abdalgadir

Abstract
In this review paper, the applications of composite sandwich structures in structural engineering are presented. Composite sandwich structures are getting a special attention in most engineering applications as they provide beneficial replacement to the traditional construction materials. This is attributed to their unique mechanical properties such as high specific flexural stiffness, ultra-low structural weight, excellent flammability and corrosion resistance. The use of composite sandwich structures in construction and housing, railway sleepers, huge building frames, and roofs is discussed in detail in this article. Furthermore, a comparison between the numerous types of composite sandwich structures and their most common applications is provided. Also, this study dedicates a section to review the damage mechanisms of composite sandwich structures.

Keyword: Composite Sandwich Structure; Structural Beams, Construction; Damage mechanisms

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