Compressive and Energy Absorption Properties of Pyramidal Lattice Structures by Various Preparation Methods

Metallic three-dimensional lattice structures exhibit many favorable mechanical properties including high specific strength, high mechanical efficiency and superior energy absorption capability, being prospective in a variety of engineering fields such as light aerospace and transportation structure...

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Autores principales: Hairi Zhang, Xingfu Wang, Zimu Shi, Jintao Xue, Fusheng Han
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Publicado: MDPI AG 2021
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Sumario:Metallic three-dimensional lattice structures exhibit many favorable mechanical properties including high specific strength, high mechanical efficiency and superior energy absorption capability, being prospective in a variety of engineering fields such as light aerospace and transportation structures as well as impact protection apparatus. In order to further compare the mechanical properties and better understand the energy absorption characteristics of metal lattice structures, enhanced pyramidal lattice structures of three strut materials was prepared by 3D printing combined with investment casting and direct metal additive manufacturing. The compressive behavior and energy absorption property are theoretically analyzed by finite element simulation and verified by experiments. It is shown that the manufacturing method of 3D printing combined with investment casting eliminates stress fluctuations in plateau stages. The relatively ideal structure is given by examination of stress–strain behavior of lattice structures with varied parameters. Moreover, the theoretical equation of compressive strength is established that can predicts equivalent modulus and absorbed energy of lattice structures.