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Core is a valuable part of composite construction. Core materials add stiffness while adding very little weight and usually low additional material costs. The construction of an I-beam is a perfect example of how increasing web height (or distance between two load-bearing flanges) increases the stiffness of a beam in cored composite laminates. Solid Laminate […]
We have created videos, instructions, and Epoxyworks articles about repairing cored laminates, so why another article about repairing cored laminates? I thought it would be good to summarize some important aspects of cored laminate design and how to make the best repairs. Balsa Core First, let’s discuss the most popular and dreaded topic about cored […]
