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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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:fd9f6c7e9ab345f9bcba23e8b8abb7242021-11-11T18:03:32ZCompressive and Energy Absorption Properties of Pyramidal Lattice Structures by Various Preparation Methods10.3390/ma142164841996-1944https://doaj.org/article/fd9f6c7e9ab345f9bcba23e8b8abb7242021-10-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/14/21/6484https://doaj.org/toc/1996-1944Metallic 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.Hairi ZhangXingfu WangZimu ShiJintao XueFusheng HanMDPI AGarticlelattice structuresenergy absorptionfinite element analysiscompression behavioradditive manufacturinginvestment castingTechnologyTElectrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineeringTK1-9971Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)TA1-2040MicroscopyQH201-278.5Descriptive and experimental mechanicsQC120-168.85ENMaterials, Vol 14, Iss 6484, p 6484 (2021)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
language EN
topic lattice structures
energy absorption
finite element analysis
compression behavior
additive manufacturing
investment casting
Technology
T
Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering
TK1-9971
Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TA1-2040
Microscopy
QH201-278.5
Descriptive and experimental mechanics
QC120-168.85
spellingShingle lattice structures
energy absorption
finite element analysis
compression behavior
additive manufacturing
investment casting
Technology
T
Electrical engineering. Electronics. Nuclear engineering
TK1-9971
Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TA1-2040
Microscopy
QH201-278.5
Descriptive and experimental mechanics
QC120-168.85
Hairi Zhang
Xingfu Wang
Zimu Shi
Jintao Xue
Fusheng Han
Compressive and Energy Absorption Properties of Pyramidal Lattice Structures by Various Preparation Methods
description 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.
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author Hairi Zhang
Xingfu Wang
Zimu Shi
Jintao Xue
Fusheng Han
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Xingfu Wang
Zimu Shi
Jintao Xue
Fusheng Han
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title Compressive and Energy Absorption Properties of Pyramidal Lattice Structures by Various Preparation Methods
title_short Compressive and Energy Absorption Properties of Pyramidal Lattice Structures by Various Preparation Methods
title_full Compressive and Energy Absorption Properties of Pyramidal Lattice Structures by Various Preparation Methods
title_fullStr Compressive and Energy Absorption Properties of Pyramidal Lattice Structures by Various Preparation Methods
title_full_unstemmed Compressive and Energy Absorption Properties of Pyramidal Lattice Structures by Various Preparation Methods
title_sort compressive and energy absorption properties of pyramidal lattice structures by various preparation methods
publisher MDPI AG
publishDate 2021
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