As a result of their mechanical characteristics, biological structures often provide inspiration
for the development of high-performance mechanical structures. Nevertheless, traditional …

It is widely known that the availability of lightweight structures with excellent energy
absorption capacity is essential for numerous engineering applications. Inspired by many …

Thin-walled structures have been widely applied as energy absorption devices due to their
lightweight, high energy dissipating capability through large deformation, and low cost. The …

To improve the load carrying capacity, structural stiffness, and impact resistance of a
honeycomb sandwich structure, the honeycomb holes are filled with metallic tubes …

The novel all-composite sandwich panel with channel core was proposed for simultaneous
compressive strength and energy absorption characteristic subjected to quasi-static out-of …

Ultralight structures with excellent specific mechanical properties have been of great interest
in the field of transportation. In this study, a new ultralight hybrid material composed of …

Aluminum honeycombs are widely applied in weight sensitive applications, increasing their
specific strength and energy absorption capacity are rather important. Thin-walled metallic …

This paper investigates the energy-absorbing characteristics of composite tube reinforced
PVC foam cores for use in lightweight impact-resistant sandwich structures. Compression …

Luffa sponge has hierarchical cellular structure with macro-pores and micro-pores. Its
strength is greatly enhanced by the stiff inner-surface layer around the macro-pores. This …

A kind of innovative foam-filled glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) tube with lattice frame
reinforcement was proposed for improving energy absorption capacity. The crushing …