Method of making core-stiffened structure

A method of making a core-stiffened structure, comprising:

• providing a honeycomb core having an adhesive disposed on first and second surfaces thereof;
• providing a first skin and a second skin;
• assembling the first skin, the second skin, and the honeycomb core to form the core-stiffened structure;
• curing the core-stiffened structure;
• and
• inhibiting the first skin and the second skin from protruding into at least one cell of the honeycomb core during the step of curing the core-stiffened structure, comprising:
• providing a first stabilization skin in a perforated or porous configuration;
• placing the first stabilization skin between the first skin and the first surface of the honeycomb core prior to performing the step of curing the core-stiffened structure;
• providing a second stabilization skin in a perforated or porous configuration;
• and
• placing the second stabilization skin between the second skin and the second surface of the honeycomb core prior to performing the step of curing the core-stiffened structure;
• wherein the second stabilization skin inhibits the second skin from protruding into the at least one cell of the honeycomb core;
• and
• wherein the first stabilization skin inhibits the first skin from protruding into the at least one cell of the honeycomb core;
• wherein the first stabilization skin is substantially fully cured as the core-stiffened structure is assembled;
• wherein the first stabilization skin does not contact the second surface of the honeycomb core;
• wherein the second stabilization skin does not contact the first surface of the honeycomb core;
• wherein the first stabilization skin and the second stabilization skin are secured to the honeycomb core during the step of curing the core-stiffened structure;
• and
• wherein the adhesive is reticulated and thereby allows migration of fluid through the first stabilization skin, the second stabilization skin, and the honeycomb core.