Numerical investigation of a three point bending test on sandwich panels with aluminum skins and Nomex™ honeycomb core

► Highly detailed FE model (micromechanical level) of three point bending test on sandwich. ► Accurate modeling of the crushing behaviour of the core during the last part of TPBT. ► Influence of various parameters (friction and relative position of the puncher) has been numerically evaluated. ► Very refined, numerical simulations contribute to an increased understanding of these materials.