Table 1.

Mechanical properties of carbon fiber laminate and Nomex honeycomb.

Property	T300/Epoxy Composite	Nomex Honeycomb
E—Young’s Modulus (GPa)	57	0.9
G—Shear Modulus (GPa)	3	0.3
σt—Tensile Strength (MPa)	570	-
σc—Compressive Strength (MPa)	530	80
ν—Poisson’s Ratio	0.05	0.4
ρ—Specific Mass (kg/dm3)	1.4	0.06