A behaviour of a sandwich composite consisting of carbon fibre reinforced composite skin and an aluminium honeycomb core under low-velocity impact loading were investigated within the scope of thesis. A numerical model was developed in Abaqus using explicit dynamic analysis. Different approaches for modelling the adhesive layer, including tie constraints, cohesive elements and cohesive contact, were evaluated and compared. Experimental impact tests were performed to validate the model. The results showed good agreement between simulations and measurements and confirmed the suitability of the cohesive contact approach for the analysed structure. Furthermore, stress distribution, deformation behaviour and damage mechanisms were analysed.
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