Aluminum Honeycomb vs Balsa Core Panels
Selecting the right core material is rarely about picking the lightest option. It is a calculated tradeoff between shear modulus and lifecycle cost, especially when balsa core panels are the default for marine decks. End-grain balsa offers impressive structural properties at a nominal density of 150 kg/m³ with a compressive strength of 12.8 MPa. However,…
