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Open AccessTopology optimization of acoustic bandgap crystals for topological insulators
Recent advances in topology optimization methods have driven the development of bandgap crystals. These artificial materials with maximized operational bandwidth provide the basis for wave manipulation and inv...
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Open AccessTensile Mechanical Behaviors of Re-entrant and Kelvin Cell Lattice Structures
Periodic lattice structures as lightweight and high-energy absorption materials have been widely used in various fields, among which re-entrant and Kelvin cell lattice structures have exhibited excellent mecha...
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Open AccessThe Compressive and Shear Characteristics of Miura-ori Forms as Core Materials of Sandwich Structures
The mechanical properties of Miura-ori foldcore metamaterials were studied using finite element simulations. The responses of foldcores with various topological parameters to quasi-static out-of-plane compress...
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The effect of topology on the quasi-static and dynamic behaviour of SLM AlSi10Mg lattice structures
Additive manufacturing (AM) techniques such as selective laser melting (SLM) enable the fabrication of complex metallic lattice structures. By tuning geometric and topological parameters, these structures can ...
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Quasi-Static Energy Absorption of Miura-Ori Metamaterials
Analytical modeling is conducted to examine the quasistatic response of Miura-ori-based metamaterials under compression in two principal directions. For the ...
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Energy absorption of a bio-inspired honeycomb sandwich panel
In this study, a novel bio-inspired honeycomb sandwich panel (BHSP) based on the microstructure of a woodpecker’s beak is proposed. Unlike a conventional honeycomb, the walls of the bio-inspired honeycomb (BH)...
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Improvement of impact-resistant property of glass fiber-reinforced composites by carbon nanotube-modified epoxy and pre-stretched fiber fabrics
Glass fiber-reinforced plastic composites (GFRPs) are often suffered to impact loadings; it is essential to improve its damage-resistant properties and understand the energy absorption mechanisms. In this work...
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The Behavior of the Graded Cellular Material Under Impact
Due to their excellent properties, including low weight, high stiffness and strength and heat insulation, cellular materials are widely used in engineering applications, especially in the aerospace and defense...
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Energy Absorption of Sandwich Tubes Under Lateral Loading
The energy absorption of sandwich tubes impacted between two rigid plates was investigated experimentally and numerically in the paper. Based on the collapse patterns observed in quasi-static experiment, sever...
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Dynamic torsional buckling of multi-walled carbon nanotubes embedded in an elastic medium
In this paper the dynamic torsional buckling of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) embedded in an elastic medium is studied by using a continuum mechanics model. By introducing initial imperfections for MWN...
