Nature-inspired 3D printing-based double-graded aerospace negative Poisson's ratio metastructure: Design, fabrication, investigation, optimization

Y Nian, S Wan, M Avcar, X Wang, R Hong, R Yue… - Composite …, 2024 - Elsevier
The advanced metamaterials concept has been widely explored and utilized in many
industries, ranging from automotive applications to medicine, and has great potential in the …

In-plane crushing behavior and energy absorption of CFRP honeycombs with different core topologies

L Pehlivan, C Baykasoğlu - Thin-Walled Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
The in-plane crushing behavior and energy absorption performance of carbon fiber
reinforced polymer (CFRP) honeycombs with different core topologies were experimentally …

Multiple blast resistance enhancement through negative-mass meta-honeycombs with multi-resonator

Y Huang, JH Wu, SK Yang, LB Wang, F Ma - Composite Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Conventional honeycomb materials are difficult to resist multiple blast because the
enormous energy generated by the explosion would cause plastic deformation of the …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating the impact of cross-sectional area on the crushing characteristics of axially-loaded hemispherical composite shells

A Dean, E Mahdi - Composites Part C: Open Access, 2024 - Elsevier
The research focus has shifted towards lightweight structures with high energy absorption
capabilities due to advancements in automotive safety technology. This study specifically …

Flexible and Lightweight Solutions for Energy Improvement in Construction: A Literature Review

Y Spanodimitriou, G Ciampi, L Tufano, M Scorpio - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Innovative materials and systems for flexible and lightweight energy-efficient solutions in
construction can help achieve the objective of more efficient buildings. This literature review …

[HTML][HTML] Control of the Properties of the Voronoi Tessellation Technique and Biomimetic Patterns: A Review

AK Arvizu Alonso, EN Armendáriz Mireles… - Designs, 2024 - mdpi.com
The cellular behavior of Voronoi tessellation has generated interest due to its applicability in
various fields and its notable structural properties. Controlling factors such as the gradient of …

[HTML][HTML] The Designs and Testing of Biodegradable Energy-Absorbing Inserts for Enhanced Crashworthiness in Sports Helmets

P Kaczyński, M Skwarski, A Dmitruk, P Makuła… - Materials, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
This article addresses manufacturing structures made via injection molding from
biodegradable materials. The mentioned structures can be successfully used as energy …

[HTML][HTML] Crushing behavior of GFRP composite-reinforced PVC tubes: Experimental testing and numerical simulation

K Yousif, A Dean, E Mahdi - Composites Science and Technology, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper introduces glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP)-reinforced Polyvinyl Chloride
(PVC) tubes, both corrugated and non-corrugated, designed as energy absorber devices …

Effects of structural parameters on radial crashworthiness of 3D braided hybrid tubes with Janus structure

Q Gu, Z Quan, J Yu - Thin-Walled Structures, 2024 - Elsevier
Hybrid fiber reinforced plastic (HFRP) composites have been widely used in various fields,
but delamination is a fatal damage mode in laminated hybrid tubes. In the current paper …

Improving the manufacturing of 3D printed insoles through a combined experimental and topology optimization approach

L Zoboli, D Bianchi, C Falcinelli… - Mechanics of Advanced …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study integrates additive manufacturing and advanced engineering to produce
lightweight, mechanically suitable insoles. The research combines experimental data and …