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et al., 1999; Vaidya et al., 1999; Vaidya, 2000). Much more work is required to assess
the mechanical properties and damage resistance of z-pinned sandwich composites.
Composite
Z-Fiber Pins Facesheets
V650-42/BMI or Metallic)
Hollow Core ~5CoK11D 1-10
Figure 9.15 Illustration of 3D sandwich composites reinforced with z-pin.
