OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Enhancing carbon fiber thermoplastic sandwich structures with springback effect	65
Harnessing nanostructures and fiber architecture: A synergistic leap in shape memory polymer composites	43
Design and verification of the square convex surface multilayer radar absorbing structure based on additive manufacturing	27
Impact response of a sandwich with a foam aluminum core enhanced by a ceramic tile: An experimental study	25
The effective crack extension and its implications on the single cantilever beam test for sandwich composites	21
Dynamic response of foam sandwich structures under multiple ice projectiles impacts at high velocity	20
Proof test methodology for reducing the risk of unvented honeycomb core failures in aerospace structures	19
In-plane shear behavior of aluminum hexagonal honeycomb core with random perforations	19
Scaling behaviour of corrugated sandwich panels under impact load	18
Effect of design parameters of auxetic structure core on quasi-static and low-velocity impact response of glass fiber reinforced polymer composite sandwich structures	18
Bending performance and failure mechanism of 3D-printed hybrid geometry honeycombs with various poisson’s ratios	18
Wooden sandwich panels with auxetic core for furniture - experimental and numerical analysis	15
Study on the residual stress of simple cubic lattice structure produced by selective laser melting	15
Erratum to ‘Experimental and numerical investigation on the buckling of 3D printed sandwich structure with lattice core”	14
Low-velocity impact damage of bionic turtle shell sandwich laminates with different suture shapes	14
Dynamic response of foam-filled negative Poisson’s ratio beams under low-velocity impact	14
Dirac cones in three-layered plates	14
A nondestructive approach to predict buckling load of composite lattice-core sandwich conical shells based on vibration correlation technique	13
Design and characteristics of a double-layer gradient grid structure for broadband electromagnetic wave absorption	12
Design analysis and testing of flat sandwich panels under bird strike	12
Development and evaluation of the sandwich open-hole compression test	12
Multi-objective optimization of web-reinforced basalt fiber sandwich panels using improved particle swarm algorithm	12
Numerical study on structured sandwich panels exposed to spherical air explosions	11
Impact analysis of compression preloaded honeycomb sandwich structures	10
Lateral instability of sandwich beams under uniform bending	10

Influence of magnetic force and thermal effect on the stability of sandwich beam with different width tapered profiles	10
Simulation-driven optimization strategies for radar absorbing sandwich structures and application to RCS reduction of all-movable rudder	10
A sequential mixed-integer programming method for concurrent optimization of core topology and face sheet thickness of a sandwich beam	9
Clamping method and mechanical properties of aluminum honeycomb cylindrical curved plates under radial compression	9
Crushable polymer foam behavior at cold temperatures	9
Advances in naval composite and sandwich structures for blast and implosion mitigations	9
An experimental study of multi-core composite aluminium honeycomb sandwich panels under low-velocity impacts	8
Damage of Nickel-coated glass/epoxy foam-core composites induced by artificial lightning strikes	8
Optimized impact response of composite sandwich plates: A mass ratio-dependent modeling and design approach	8
Strength reduction of foam-core sandwich structures with core mismatches	8
Compression and bending performance of thermoplastic corrugated sandwich panels with recycled PET foam	8
A finite element model for analyzing curved surface sandwich panel forming	8
Nonlocal buckling analysis of five-layer laminated nanocomposites on kerr foundation: A refined zigzag theory approach	8
Multi-objective optimization of sandwich structures for reinforcing composite fuselages	8
A new modelling method for open cell foam structure based on centroidal and capacity constraint power diagram	7
A novel integrated forming strategy based on chemical vapor infiltration for C/C honeycomb with variable stiffness	7
Experimental study of an aluminum sandwich panel with aluminum-foam-filled square corrugated carbon-fiber/epoxy core fabricated by friction stir welding	7
Novel design of honeycomb hybrid sandwich structures under air-blast	7
Investigation of the effect of wavy honeycomb on the bending performance of the sandwich structure	7
Numerical modeling of flatwise energy absorption behavior of 3D woven honeycomb composites with different cell structures	7
Bending response and failure characteristics of nomex honeycomb sandwich with continuous composite facesheet encasement	7
Face/core disbond fatigue growth in honeycomb cored aircraft sandwich elements under mixed mode flatwise tension loading	7
Axial compression behavior of 3D-printed biomimetic sinusoidal mesh honeycomb structures: Experimental and numerical simulation analysis	7
Sub-critical damage study of aluminium honeycomb and CFRP sandwich panels subjected to impact	7
Vibration and uncertainty analysis of MWCNT reinforced composite sandwich beam with a biomimetic dual core	7
High-velocity impact performance of sandwich panels with additively manufactured hierarchical honeycomb cores: An experimental and numerical study	7
Influence of expanded polystyrene concrete core on flexural and compressive behavior of textile reinforced concrete sandwich panels	7
Mechanical performance of sandwich materials with reduced environmental impact for marine structures	7
High-order torsion analysis of sandwich beams of rectangular cross-section	7
Bending performance and failure mechanisms of composite sandwich structures with 3D printed hybrid triply periodic minimal surface cores	6
Graphene nanoplatelet additive impact on compression and bending strength of S-2 glass face-sheet honeycomb sandwich panels: An experimental study	6
Impact response and residual performance of hybrid graded sandwich panels for UAV structural applications	6
Optimizing an auxetic metamaterial structure for enhanced mechanical energy absorption: Design and performance evaluation under compressive and impact loading	6
Flexural response of sandwich composites integrated with 3D multi-layer stitched core	6
Mode II fracture characterisation of a honeycomb/carbon-epoxy sandwich panel using the asymmetric end-notched flexure test	6
Layer arrangement and interlayer gradient on vibration performance of carbon fiber all-composite multi-layer sandwich panels	6
On infinite group velocity in composite plates	5
Energy absorption and low-velocity impact responses of the sandwich panels with lattice truss core	5
A mirror symmetric dodecagon resonator based double band ENG-metamaterial with multilayer tunability and sensing application	5
Transverse energy absorption performance of sandwich tubes with various origami foldcores	5
Prediction and optimization of bending performance of bio-based I-joists with sandwich web using MNLR–GA modeling	5
Evaluation of facings and sandwich properties of carbon fiber/epoxy-PVC foam sandwich composites: Comparison of VARI co-cure and precure manufacturing methods	5
Analysis of vibration characteristics of auxetic sandwich cylindrical shells resting on elastic foundation	5
Improved compressive performance of lattice truss core sandwich composites with modified Kagome topologies: An experimental and numerical study	5
A rate-dependent constitutive model for 3D printed discontinuously carbon fiber composite foam	5
Engineering multi-layered bio-inspired deep-sea sponge lattices for enhanced mechanical performance via additive manufacturing	5
An experimental methodology to study impulsive hydrodynamic loading of air-backed composite plates	5
Shear strength and failure behavior of precast concrete sandwich panels under elevated temperatures: Experimental and numerical investigation	5
Mechanical performance of thin-walled TPMS structures fabricated via mSLA for advanced heat exchangers: Influence of geometry and resin	5
A homogenization method for natural frequencies and damping analysis of composite pyramidal lattice truss sandwich structures based on representative volume elements	5

A convex-deformable sandwich panel for mobile devices	5
Preface to the special issue in honor of Dr. Yapa D.S. Rajapakse	5
Water ingress detection in an aluminum honeycomb sandwich structure using laser ultrasonics based on mode conversion behaviors	5
Effects of parameters on postbuckling failure of composite sandwich panels loaded axially: Function form and applications	5
Viscoelastic and thermo-mechanical piezoresistive behavior of reduced graphene oxide-coated glass fiber reinforced polymer-based sandwich structures under flexural loading	5
Fracture behavior of Al/GFRP/Al sandwich panels under uniaxial static and impact tensile loadings	4
Dynamic compressive response of gradient truss–core sandwich structure subjected to underwater shock loading	4
Study on the failure behavior of Nomex honeycomb sandwich panels under three-point bending load: Experiments and meso-scale simulation	4
On the large amplitude vibration of shallow sandwich shells with FG-GNPRP core considering initial geometric imperfections	4
Analysis methodology for the assessment of unvented honeycomb sandwich structures subject to in-plane and pressure loads	4
One-shot manufacturing of foam core sandwich composite without adhesive and its acousto-ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation	4
Compressive response and failure mode of glass fiber reinforced polyimide composite honeycomb with cell wall defects	4
Compressive properties characterization of PBO paper honeycomb core constituent material and relationship with honeycomb behaviors	4
Investigation on microperforated sandwich structures with light weight and broadband sound absorption: Influences of foam filling and core configurations	4
Numerical crashworthiness analysis of 2014 Aluminium-Silicon Carbide Particle (SiCp) foam filled Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) tube under impact loading	4
Experimental investigation on single and repeated flexible impact response and residual strength of composite foam sandwich structures	4
The effect of nanoclay on the performance of basalt-epoxy facesheet and foam core sandwich panels	4
Backing plate material selection for optimizing joint performance in friction stir welded aluminium honeycomb	4
Design of continuously radial density-graded aluminum foam with unidirectional and bidirectional and study on blast resistance of sandwich tube	4
Mechanical properties of periodic rectangular tube sandwich structure subjected to out-of-plane impact compression loading	4
Design and structural testing of 3D printed honeycomb cores with optimised integrated blended inserts	3
Preface to the Special Issue of JSSM dedicated to the Life of Professor Paul Lagacé	3
Flexural behavior and microstructural material properties of sandwich foam core under arctic temperature conditions	3
Development of an electromagnetic compatible composite-insert embedded in a double-curved sandwich panel	3
Mechanical response of sisal/glass fabrics reinforced polyester – polyethylene terephthalate foam core sandwich panels	3
Strength of asymmetric tapered composite foam core sandwich structures subjected to thermomechanical loading	3
Sandwich Structures With Bio-Inspired Viscoelastic Optimized Suture Face Sheets for Blast Mitigation	3
Compression and energy absorption of wood-based reinforced 3D Kagome lattice structures	3
Investigation of damage modes and associated mechanisms of Kevlar ballistic helmet against bullet impact	3
Analysys and optimization of an end double-lap bonded joint for GFRP composite sandwich panels	3
Exploring flexural behavior of additively manufactured sandwich beams with bioinspired functionally graded cores	3
Impact resistance and damage mechanisms of CFRP/foam/aluminum sandwich structures under impact loading by fragments	3
Experimental, analytical, and numerical analysis of perforation behavior of a novel hybrid composite sandwich panel	3
Balancing lightweight design and crashworthiness in NPR sandwich structures: A multi-objective optimization approach for enhanced crashworthiness	3
Flexural and impact response of sandwich panels with Nomex honeycomb core and hybrid fiber composite skins	3
Quantitative validation of finite element models of fibre metal laminate thermo-forming	3
Development and evaluation of the sandwich flexure after impact test	3
The combined effect of temperature and seawater on the compression properties of carbon fiber vinyl ester composites for sandwich structures	3
Structural optimization and experimental study on the Ti-alloy Kagome structure formed by the superplastic forming/diffusion bonding process	3
Flexure-after-impact behaviors of green composite sandwich beams with natural fiber facesheets and balsa cores	3
Flatwise compression behaviour and mechanical properties of gradient-tandem nomex honeycomb sandwich panels	3
Vibration and acoustic characteristics of novel auxetic honeycomb sandwich panels with polyurea-metal laminate face sheets	3
On the calculation of the strain energy release rate for thin-gage facesheet sandwich structures using the J-integral method	3
Optimization on compressive strength of sandwich plates with internal arborescent microstructure	3
Deflection assessment of prestressed steel-concrete–steel sandwich panel: experiment and numerical simulation	3
Multi bandgaps design of sandwich metamaterial plate with embedded membrane-type resonators	3
Influences of low-temperature aging on mechanical performances of bio-inspired PLA composites sandwich structures prepared via multi-material additive manufacturing	3
New bio-based honeycomb panel with a core in Arundo donax rings and flax/epoxy composite skins: Experimental tests and numerical model validation	3
Efficiency of in-wall weave patterns on the mechanical properties of integrally woven carbon/carbon honeycomb structures	3
Mechanical behaviour of fabric-reinforced plastic sandwich structures: A state-of-the-art review	2
A flexible sandwich structure skin for camber morphing wing	2
Low velocity impact behavior of sandwich composites with different structural configurations of foam core: An experimental study	2
Quasi-static indentation characteristics of foam-filled sandwich composite structures with additively manufactured CFRP and GFRP corrugated cores	2
Study on the influence of thermal insulation material on the flexural performance of precast sandwich panel connected by steel wire mesh	2
Post-buckling behavior and failure analysis of asymmetric sandwich panels under uniaxial compression	2
Free vibration and buckling behavior of sandwich tapered columns with square cross-section	2
Influence of face sheet thickness on flexural strength characteristics of carbon/epoxy/Nomex honeycomb sandwich panels	2
Bond strength empirical-mathematical equation and optimization of Al1050/AISI304 bilayer sheets fabricated by cold roll bonding method	2
Energy absorption and quasi-static compression performance of carbon fiber composite double-layer pyramid sandwich structures	2
Characterization and repair of core gap manufacturing defects for wind turbine blades	2
Theoretical and experimental investigation of sandwich panels with 3D printed cores with GFRP composite and aluminum face sheets under 3-point bending	2
Low-velocity impact of clamped Y-shaped sandwich beams with metal foam core	2
On new benchmark free vibration solutions of rectangular sandwich panels within the symplectic solution framework	2
Bidirectional impact protective performance of bioinspired polyvinyl chloride/thermoplastic polyurethane foam composite with anti-sandwich structures	2
Out-of-plane compression mechanism of a novel hierarchical sandwich honeycomb core	2
Investigation on bending collapse behavior of similar and dissimilar Aluminum-Steel hat-section sandwich beams jointed by structural adhesive: An experimental, numerical and theoretical study	2
The compressive performances of 3D-printed micron-size corrugated sandwich structures	2
Low-velocity impact response of sandwich panels with hierarchical honeycomb and graded hierarchical honeycomb cores: A numerical approach	2
Determination of the fracture energy under mode I loading of a honeycomb/carbon-epoxy sandwich panel using the asymmetric double cantilever beam test	2
Vibro-acoustic behavior of partially submerged composite sandwich plates with negative Poisson’s ratio grids	2
Mode-III fracture toughness measurements of foam-cored sandwich composites using a constrained Shear-Torsion-Bending specimen	2
Bionic inspired honeycomb structures and multi-objective optimization for variable graded layers	2
Analyses of bending performance of innovative paper-based sandwich beams with cup-box core	2
Experimental and simulation study of the crashworthiness behavior of thickness-graded auxetic structures of ductile and brittle materials	2