Fatigue properties of Ti-6Al-4V Gyroid graded lattice structures fabricated by laser powder bed fusion with lateral loading

L Yang, S Wu, C Yan, P Chen, L Zhang, C Han… - Additive …, 2021 - Elsevier
Graded lattice structures (GLSs) have drawn much attention in engineering and biological
areas due to the enhanced mechanical properties and energy absorption capacity that …

Characterization of additively manufactured triply periodic minimal surface structures under compressive loading

R Miralbes, D Ranz, FJ Pascual… - … of Advanced Materials …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) structures can produce tailored complex structures
for various applications and serve as substitutes for polymeric foams. In this study, six …

Mechanical metamaterials for sports helmets: structural mechanics, design optimisation, and performance

D Haid, L Foster, J Hart, R Greenwald… - Smart Materials and …, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Sports concussions are a public health concern. Improving helmet performance to reduce
concussion risk is a key part of the research and development community response. Direct …

Finite element-based optimisation of an elastomeric honeycomb for impact mitigation in helmet liners

R Adams, S Townsend, S Soe, P Theobald - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Finite element simulation was used to analyse the response of an elastomeric pre-buckled
honeycomb structure under impact loading, to establish its suitability for use in helmet liners …

Design Engineering of High-Energy Absorbent Aircrew Helmet Using 3D Woven Structural Composite

O Singh, S Shukla, J Sharma, BK Behera - Applied Composite Materials, 2024 - Springer
This study investigated the effectiveness of 3D woven structural composite-based aircrew
helmets comprising a 3D woven solid shell and a 3D woven honeycomb liner. This research …

Mechanical properties of hybrid structures generated by additively manufactured triply periodic minimal surface structures and foam

R Miralbes, FJ Pascual, D Ranz… - Mechanics of Advanced …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) structures are adequate substitutes for some foams
because of the high ratio of their mechanical properties and weights; furthermore, they allow …

Mechanical properties of diamond lattice structures based on main parameters and strain rate

R Miralbes, N Santamaria, D Ranz… - Mechanics of Advanced …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The diamond triply periodic minimal surface structure has a high mechanical property–
weight ratio. They can be modified by changing their internal parameters or the material …

Structural improvement of 3D woven honeycomb composite liner for enhanced energy absorption and impact performance in aircrew helmet

O Singh, BK Behera - Journal of Composite Materials, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
This study aims to enhance the performance of aircrew helmet liners made of 3D woven
honeycomb composites through structural improvements. To achieve this, an optimization of …

A damage model for the simulation of crack initiation and propagation in automotive windshield laminated glass structures

FAO Fernandes, RJA de Sousa… - International journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Accident reconstructions and numerical simulations are used to evaluate and improve
protective systems. Virtual testing and numerical methods can assist in the improvement …

Study of the application of gyroid structures in cyclist helmets

R Miralbés, D Ranz, S Higuera - … in Design Engineering II: Proceedings of …, 2022 - Springer
Gyroid structures are triple periodic minimum surface (TPMS) structures that maximize
specific properties and the energy absorption capacity of the materials used to manufacture …