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Experimental research and use of finite elements method on mechanical behaviors of honeycomb structures assembled with epoxy-based adhesives reinforced with nanoparticles

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This study utilized experimental and finite element methods to investigate the mechanical behavior of aluminum honeycomb structures under compression. Aluminum honeycomb composite structures were subjected to pressing experiments according to the standard ASTM C365. Resistive forces in response to compression and maximum compressive force values were measured. Structural damage was observed. In the honeycomb structure, the cell width decreased as the compressive force increased. Results obtained with finite element models generated using ANSYS Workbench 15 were validated. Experimental results paralleled the finite element modeling results. The ANSYS results were approximately 85 % reliable.

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  1. Technical Sciences Vocational School, Amasya University, Amasya, Turkey

    Harun Akkus

  2. Technology Faculty, Mechanical Engineering Department, Selcuk University, Selcuk, Turkey

    Hayrettin Duzcukoglu

  3. Engineering Faculty, Mechanical Engineering Department, Selcuk University, Selcuk, Turkey

    Omer Sinan Sahin

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Harun Akkuş was born in Bahçe/Osmaniye in 1987. He received his B.S. in 2008 and M.Sc. in 2010 from the Selçuk University. He has been completing his Ph.D. at the Selcuk University since 2011. He has been working as an Academician at Amasya University since 2011. He is working on machining, statistics, automotive technology, and finite elements issues.

Hayrettin Duzcukoglu was born in Çaycuma/Zonguldak in 1969. He graduated from Gazi University Mechanical Engineering Department in 1993. He completed his M.Sc. degree at Dumlupınar University Mechanical Engineering Department in 1996 and Ph.D. degree at Gazi University Mechanical Education Department in 2002. Dr. Düzcükoğlu is working on cogwheel, wear, coating, plain bearing, welding, and finite elements issues.

Ömer Sinan Şahin was born in Van in 1978. He received his B.S. degree in 1999, M.Sc. degree in 2001, and Ph.D. degree in 2004 from the Selçuk University. In 2007-2008, he visited the University of Delaware-USA as a Postdoctoral Researcher. Dr. Şahin has publications on fiber reinforced composites, hybrid nanocomposites, and infrared thermography.

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Akkus, H., Duzcukoglu, H. & Sahin, O.S. Experimental research and use of finite elements method on mechanical behaviors of honeycomb structures assembled with epoxy-based adhesives reinforced with nanoparticles. J Mech Sci Technol 31, 165–170 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12206-016-1216-0

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