Sandwich shell
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005046
A structural element characterized by a thin, curved outer layer (shell) enclosing a core material, forming a composite structure. Similar to a sandwich beam, it uses a lightweight core between two strong face sheets to achieve high stiffness and strength-to-weight ratios. These shells are often used in aerospace, marine, and some architectural applications where lightweight, rigid curved forms are required.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005046 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Verbundschale; Spanish: cáscara sándwich; French: coque sandwich |
Record as JSON
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"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "Verbundschale",
"es": "cáscara sándwich",
"fr": "coque sandwich"
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