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Figure 4-1. Laminate
e. Sandwich Construction. An advanced com-
structural properties of sandwich construction. The
posite structure consisting of two face skins sep-
lexibility and versatility of sandwich construction can
arated by a lightweight core material is known as
solve many design problems. Speciic design require-
sandwich construction. This construction is capable
ments can be matched through proper selection of
of the highest strength to weight and rigidity to weight
skin and core materials as well as their thickness,
ratios presently obtainable by ordinary design meth-
density, and orientation in relation to the sandwich
ods. Designers of missiles, air and spacecraft, and
ground support equipment rely heavily upon the unique
sandwich construction details.
Figure 4-2. Sandwich Construction