[HTML][HTML] Low-velocity impact response and energy absorption of Menger sponge-inspired fractal structures fabricated by selective laser melting
M Bogahawaththa, D Mohotti, PJ Hazell, H Wang… - Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
An innovative cellular structure, the Menger Fractal Cube (MFC), is introduced and studied
systematically for the first time for low-velocity energy absorption applications. Formed …
systematically for the first time for low-velocity energy absorption applications. Formed …
[HTML][HTML] Energy absorption and mechanical performance of 3D printed Menger fractal structures
M Bogahawaththa, D Mohotti, PJ Hazell, H Wang… - Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Porous structures fabricated through selective laser melting (SLM) are prospective
candidates for high-energy-absorbing applications due to their tuneable mechanical …
candidates for high-energy-absorbing applications due to their tuneable mechanical …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of fractal dimension on mechanical behaviour and energy absorption of Menger sponge-inspired fractal structures
M Bogahawaththa, D Mohotti, PJ Hazell, H Wang… - Thin-Walled …, 2025 - Elsevier
Abstract The Fractal Dimension (FD) of Menger Fractal Cubes (MFCs) defines their intricate
geometry, making them ideal for lightweight structural applications. However, the effect of FD …
geometry, making them ideal for lightweight structural applications. However, the effect of FD …