Aluminum honeycomb at a glance
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Designation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | Aluminum honeycomb |
| Class | Composites |
| Type | aluminum honeycomb core |
HexWeb CR III 5052, 1/8 in cell, typical values
| Density, lb/ft³ | Bare compressive, psi | Plate shear L, psi | Plate shear W, psi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 285 | 210 | 130 |
| 4.5 | 550 | 340 | 220 |
| 6.1 | 980 | 560 | 340 |
| 8.1 | 1,500 | 800 | 470 |
Hexcel CR III data sheet, Table I, typical (typ) values; a minimum-average column also exists. Columns read from the table in the sheet. 5052 and 5056 are supplied in H-39 temper; density tolerance ±10%.
Notes from the guide
- One alloy family and cell size shown.
- Typical values. Minimum values are lower.
- Comparison with Nomex mixes two manufacturers’ sheets.
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Sources
- Hexcel HexWeb CR III Corrosion Resistant Specification Grade Aluminum Honeycomb, Product Data Sheet (2017) — designation, alloys and temper, density tolerance, Table I (5052 mechanical properties).
- Hexcel HexWeb HRH-10 Product Data Sheet (inch) — designation, density tolerance, mechanical properties table.
- FAA-H-8083-31B, AMT Handbook — Airframe, Volume 1 (2023), Chapter 7 — aluminum honeycomb (p. 7-11).
Educational reference only. not approved data. Always consult the applicable SRM, AMM, or AC 43.13-1B and your certifying authority.