Fred Werren, Charles Brazer Norris
naca-tn-2208
Oct 1950
An analysis was undertaken to arrive at a mathematical formula by which the shear strengths of honeycomb cores for sandwich constructions could be calculated. The analysis is partly empirical, being based upon data obtained from previous tests of plywood panels.
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