In this paper, a novel lattice structure for energy absorption application is proposed that is
modified from the traditional face-centered cubic (FCC) lattice by introducing a cross-rod at
the center of the cell. A thorough study is carried out to investigate the quasi-static crushing
behavior of the proposed lattice through theoretical modeling, numerical simulation and
experimental tests. The experimental specimens are fabricated via additive manufacturing
technique of selective laser melting (SLM). The plateau stress and energy absorption …