The energy absorption potential of conventional thin-walled tubes is compromised by the
long-wavelength folding lobes, which result in a mean crushing force that is much smaller …

Bionic robotics and actuators have made dramatic advancements in structural design,
material preparation, and application owing to the richness of nature and innovative material …

In order to improve the crashworthiness and energy absorption of thin-walled tubes, this
work proposes a novel design inspired by the vascular fiber sheath flap (VF) and central …

Hierarchical design and gradient design have been shown to improve the crashworthiness
of structures. However, fewer studies combine the two. Therefore, this study combines the …

A novel bionic bamboo-shaped tubular structure (BBSTS) was proposed to improve the
energy absorption performance of composite tube under oblique crushing. A finite element …

This study seeks to understand how bamboo maintains its stability while being lightweight
and flexible in strong winds, with the aim of applying the findings to develop an engineering …

Thin-walled square tubes with graded wall thickness were previously found to be more
efficient in terms of energy absorption than square tubes with uniform thickness subjected to …

Tubular lattice structures had attracted significant attention due to their remarkable
mechanical performance and lightweight, but there had been few research on their lateral …

Natural impact-resistant biomaterials, with ingenious and exquisite geometric configurations,
have resistance to external impact, and thus provide a perfect bionic example for the …

In order to fully utilize the energy absorption potential of hybrid structure composed of
multiple materials, a variable thickness Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic/aluminum …