3D printed modular Bouligand dissipative structures with adjustable mechanical properties for gradient energy absorbing

Three-dimensional(3D)printing allows for the creation of complex,layered structures with precise micro and macro architectures that are not achievable through traditional methods.By designing 3D structures with geometric precision,it is possible to achieve selective regulation of mechanical properties,enabling efficient dissipation of mechanical energy.In this study,a series of modular samples inspired by the Bouligand structure were designed and produced using a direct ink writing system,along with a classical printable polydimethylsiloxane ink.By altering the angles of filaments in adjacent layers(from 30◦to 90◦)and the filament spacing during printing(from 0.8 mm to 2.4 mm),the mechanical properties of these modular samples can be adjusted.Compression mechanical testing revealed that the 3D printed modular Bouligand structures exhibit stress-strain responses that enable multiple adjustments of the elastic modulus from 0.06 MPa to over 0.8 MPa.The mechanical properties were adjusted more than 10 times in printed samples prepared using uniform materials.The gradient control mechanism of mechanical properties during this process was analyzed using finite element analysis.Finally,3D printed customized modular Bouligand structures can be assembled to create an array with Bouligand structures displaying various orientations and interlayer details tailored to specific requirements.By decomposing the original Bouligand structure and then assembling the modular samples into a specialized array,this research aims to provide parameters for achieving gradient energy absorption structures through modular 3D printing.

Simulation of crooked plate energy absorption structure under impact

Due to their simple structure,crooked plates are widely processed into energy absorption structures.There are obvious differences in the final deformation of crooked plates with different materials and dynamic conditions under the impact of constant-input kinetic energy.To better understand this phenomenon,we solved the Zhang-Yu equation with Maple software,obtained the law of generalized coordinates(rotation angle)of the energy absorber changing with time,and compared the energy absorption capacity of a crooked plate energy absorber under different parameters.To better understand how the motion of the energy absorber is affected by the change of parameters,we calculated the phase diagram of the energy absorber dynamics.After many numerical simulations,we found that the four-crooked plate energy absorber should have a mass-sensitive structure.We established the finite element model of dynamic buckling of mild steel and 6061-T6 aluminum alloy,and compared it with the Calladine-English dynamic experiment and Zhang-Yu rigid viscoplastic model.The results show that:(1)the Zhang-Yu rigid viscoplastic model has more guiding significance for mild steel(strain rate-sensitive material),and has greater error for 6061-T6 aluminum alloy(strain rate-insensitive material),and the prediction error further increases with the initial angle;and(2)by modifying the equivalent plastic length A of a plastic hinge according to the finite element model,the prediction accuracy of the Zhang-Yu rigid viscoplastic model can be improved.Our research results certain guiding significance for the design and manufacture of energy-absorbing structures of crooked plates.