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Sandwich panels (courtesy of Ciba-Geigy Plastics).
surfaces,andrequiresmallnumbersofsupportingringsorframes.Theyalsopossessahighresistance
to fatigue from jet efflux. The uses of this method of construction include lightweight “planks” for
cabin furniture, monolithic fairing shells generally having plastic facing skins, and the stiffening of