Picton, Jordan (2023) Analytical Modelling of Composite Sandwich Panels. [USQ Project]
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Abstract
With the use of recycled materials within construction becoming more expansive and varied, there is an increased interest in further developing these materials and processes. This paper will focus on investigating the mechanical behaviours recycled wood composite material and will explore improving the suitability of combining wood composite materials into a sandwich panel, adding a layer of skin on either side to help improve the inefficiencies of the product. An analytical model has been created to determine how the product can be enhanced by the addition of these skin layers, and the model has been expanded to include other recycled material options to select from for the core and skin, to be able to determine the maximum load that a panel can withstand in a simple three-point bending test set-up. This model aims to create a design tool which makes it easy to determine the suitability of sandwich panel products for differing design scenarios. This research will determine the suitability of wood composite products as well as other recycled materials for use as a solid core or as skin layers of a sandwich panel. From this outcome, the paper hopes to improve the prove the mechanical properties of recycled materials, increasing the usage rates and leading to more sustainable engineering design.
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| Item Type: | USQ Project |
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| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | Current – Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences - School of Engineering (1 Jan 2022 -) |
| Supervisors: | Ferdous, Wahid |
| Qualification: | Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Oct 2025 01:48 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Oct 2025 01:48 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | sandwich panels; recycled materials |
| URI: | https://sear.unisq.edu.au/id/eprint/52989 |
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