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TRIPANEL DESCRIPTION
STRENGTH, QUALITY & VALUE
EDGE TREATMENTS
CONNECTIONS
APPLICATIONS
TRIDECK & TRIPANEL CUSTOM
SPECIFICATIONS
DESIGN EXAMPLE
In order to illustrate a
design procedure, consider a floor panel f sandwich construction. The panel will be
simply supported on both ends with a a span of 8 feet and a width of 4 feet. Design
load to be 40 pounds per square foot and a maximum deflection of 1/360, or .267".
The facings are to be 3/8" plywood having a modulus of elasticity of 1,500,000
psi and a compressive design stress of 1,200 psi. The core will be Tricel Honeycomb,
3/8-60-60-15%, 2½" thick having a maximum longitudinal shear of 68.2 psi and a shear
modulus of 6940 psi.
Consulting Table 1, the conditions of the
example are met by using the corresponding values for Kb and Ks in formula (3):
DEFLECTION:
FACING STRESS:
CORE SHEAR STRESS:
The above example is typical for a sandwich
panel produced by Tricel under the tradename of Trideck. Trideck is specifically
designed for use in trade show exhibits as flooring for a double deck or raised
platform. In accordance with the design, structural members to support the Trideck
system need only be located for a full 8 foot span thus saving many dollars for materials,
erection and dismantling labor. The Trideck system of sandwich panels have been
proven to be successful and cost effective for more than 200 custom designed exhibits by
several different exhibit builders. For more information on Trideck contact Tricel Corporation.
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