DOI: https://doi.org/10.14710/kapal.v22i3.75955

Structural design analysis of sandwich panels under axial compression load: Utilization of geometry and material variations

Muhammad Daffa Alifianto  -  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
Hamdani Maftuh Rohman  -  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
Anandito Adam Pratama  -  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
Iwan Istanto orcid  -  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
*Aditya Rio Prabowo orcid  -  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
Oleksiy Melnyk orcid  -  Department of Navigation and Maritime Safety, Odesa National Maritime University, Ukraine
Quang Thang Do orcid  -  Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Nha Trang University, Viet Nam
Teguh Muttaqie orcid  -  Research Center for Hydrodynamics Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia
Eko Prasetya Budiana  -  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
Jung Min Sohn orcid  -  Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Systems Engineering, Pukyong National University, South Korea
Rahman Wijaya  -  Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
Received: 14 Jul 2025; Revised: 11 Sep 2025; Accepted: 14 Sep 2025; Available online: 15 Sep 2025; Published: 31 Oct 2025.
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This study aims to analyze the performance of sandwich cylindrical shell structures under axial compression load by varying the geometry and types of material. Numerical simulations were conducted using ABAQUS software, employing the finite element method (FEM) to evaluate von Mises stress, displacement, and energy absorption. The materials used include ASTM 1045, ASTM A36, and Mild Steel, with geometry designs varying across five different configurations. The simulation results indicate that the combination of material and geometry has a significant impact on the structural response of the sandwich cylindrical shell. ASTM 1045 exhibited the highest von Mises stress and displacement, indicating both high strength and substantial deformation, while Mild Steel demonstrated better elastic properties. Geometry 4 combined with ASTM 1045 proved to be the strongest configuration, while the combination of Geometry 1 and Mild Steel was the most elastic. This study contributes to the development of more efficient and impact-resistant ship structural designs. 

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Keywords: Sandwich Panel; Finite Element Method; Von Mises Stress; Displacement; Energy Absorption
Funding: Universitas Sebelas Maret / 371/UN27.22/PT.01.03/2025

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