Evaluation of Thermal and Mechanical Filler Gas Influence on Honeycomb Structures Behavior

2007 ◽  
Vol 553 ◽  
pp. 190-195
Author(s):  
Matej Vesenjak ◽  
Andreas Öchsner ◽  
Zoran Ren
Keyword(s):  
Large Deformation ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Cellular Structure ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Honeycomb Structure ◽  
Loading Conditions ◽  
Honeycomb Structures ◽  
Deformational Energy ◽  
Fully Coupled ◽  
Very High

In this paper the behavior of hexagonal honeycombs under dynamic in-plane loading is described. Additionally, the presence and influence of the filler gas inside the honeycomb cells is considered. Such structures are subjected to very large deformation during an impact, where the filler gas might strongly affect their behavior and the capability of deformational energy absorption, especially at very low relative densities. The purpose of this research was therefore to evaluate the influence of filler gas on the macroscopic cellular structure behavior under dynamic uniaxial loading conditions by means of computational simulations. The LS-DYNA code has been used for this purpose, where a fully coupled interaction between the honeycomb structure and the filler gas was simulated. Different relative densities, initial pore pressures and strain rates have been considered. The computational results clearly show the influence of the filler gas on the macroscopic behavior of analyzed honeycomb structures. Because of very large deformation of the cellular structure, the gas inside the cells is also enormously compressed which results in very high gas temperatures and contributes to increased crash energy absorption capability. The evaluated results are valuable for further research considering also the heat transfer in honeycomb structures and for investigations of variation of the base material mechanical properties due to increased gas temperatures under impact loading conditions.

Study of Impact Properties of a Fluid-Filled Honeycomb Structure

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Clark ◽  
S. Jenson ◽  
J. Schultz ◽  
J. Hoffman ◽  
S. Takak ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Newtonian Fluid ◽  
Cellular Structure ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Honeycomb Structure ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Functionally Graded ◽  
Banana Peel ◽  
Energy Absorption Capacity ◽  
Impact Properties

The work presented in this paper is a continuation of the study conducted on exploring impact properties of a functionally graded bio cellular structure found in a banana peel. The graded cellular structure with unfilled cells reacts intelligently to impact loading and crushes in a manner that results in a higher amount of energy absorption as compared to an equivalent regular honeycomb structure. In this paper, a non-Newtonian fluid is introduced into the cells of a regular honeycomb structure, and its effect on energy absorption properties are studied using an experimental approach. The results are compared with impact mitigation properties of an unfilled regular honeycomb structure. The introduction of non-Newtonian fluid significantly enhances the energy absorption capacity of regular honeycomb structure, and therefore, suggests that fluid inside a banana peel structure is playing a critical role in energy and impact absorption. A rudimentary relationship between the numbers of fluid filled layers and total energy absorption capacity of the structure is presented through a regression analysis.

Comparing Study of Energy-Absorbing Behavior for Honeycomb Structures

2011 ◽  
Vol 462-463 ◽  
pp. 13-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Wang ◽  
P. Xue ◽  
J.P. Wang
Keyword(s):  
Cell Wall ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Honeycomb Structure ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Cell Geometry ◽  
Energy Absorption Capacity ◽  
Plateau Stress ◽  
Honeycomb Structures ◽  
Multifunctional Material ◽  
Energy Absorbing

Honeycomb materials，as a type of ultra-light multifunctional material，have been examined extensively in recent years and have been applied in many fields. This study investigated the energy absorption capacity and their mechanisms of honeycomb structures with five different cell geometry (square，triangular，circular, hexagonal，kagome). It has been shown that the honeycomb structure with kagome cells is the best choice under the targets of the energy absorption capacity, peak force and plateau stress, when relative density and cell wall thickness of the five kinds of honeycombs are the same. Besides, honeycomb with hexagonal cells and honeycomb with triangular cells are also ideal structures for energy absorption purpose.

An experimental investigation on mechanical performances of 3D printed lightweight ABS pipes with different cellular wall thickness

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 8169-8177
Author(s):  
Berkay Ergene ◽  
İsmet ŞEKEROĞLU ◽  
Çağın Bolat ◽  
Bekir Yalçın
Keyword(s):  
Compressive Strength ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Wall Thickness ◽  
Lattice Structure ◽  
Honeycomb Structure ◽  
Cellular Structures ◽  
Compression Tests ◽  
Absorbed Energy ◽  
Great Opportunity ◽  
3D Printed

In recent years, cellular structures have attracted great deal of attention of many researchers due to their unique properties like exhibiting high strength at low density and great energy absorption. Also, the applications of cellular structures (or lattice structures) such as wing airfoil, tire, fiber and implant, are mainly used in aerospace, automotive, textile and biomedical industries respectively. In this investigation, the idea of using cellular structures in pipes made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) material was focused on and four different pipe types were designed as honeycomb structure model, straight rib pattern model, hybrid version of the first two models and fully solid model. Subsequently, these models were 3D printed by using FDM method and these lightweight pipes were subjected to compression tests in order to obtain stress-strain curves of these structures. Mechanical properties of lightweight pipes like elasticity modulus, specific modulus, compressive strength, specific compressive strength, absorbed energy and specific absorbed energy were calculated and compared to each other. Moreover, deformation modes were recorded during all compression tests and reported as well. The results showed that pipe models including lattice wall thickness could be preferred for the applications which don’t require too high compressive strength and their specific energy absorption values were notably capable to compete with fully solid pipe structures. In particular, rib shape lattice structure had the highest elongation while the fully solid one possessed worst ductility. Lastly, it is pointed out that 3D printing method provides a great opportunity to have a foresight about production of uncommon parts by prototyping.

The Role of Water in the Hygro-Thermo-Mechanical Behavior of Wood

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dominique Derome ◽  
Alessandra Patera ◽  
Ahmad Rafsanjani ◽  
Saeed Abbasion ◽  
Jan Carmeliet
Keyword(s):  
Water Sorption ◽  
Cellular Structure ◽  
Industrial Process ◽  
Correct Prediction ◽  
Biological Origin ◽  
Environmental Loading ◽  
Comprehensive Framework ◽  
Fully Coupled

Wood, due to its biological origin, has the capacity to interact with water. Sorption/desorption of moisture is accompanied with swelling/shrinkage and softening/hardening of its stiffness. The correct prediction of the behavior of wood components undergoing environmental loading or industrial process requires that the hygric, thermal and mechanical (HTM) behavior of wood are considered in a coupled manner. In addition, we propose a comprehensive framework using a fully coupled poromechanical approach, where its multiscale implementation provides the capacity to take into account, directly, the exact geometry of wood cellular structure, using computational homogenization. A hierarchical model is used to take into account the subcellular composite-like organization of the material. Such advanced modeling requires high resolution experimental data for the appropriate determination of inputs and for its validation.

New Lightweight Construction Material: Cellular Mat Using Recycled Plastic

2013 ◽  
Vol 594-595 ◽  
pp. 503-510
Author(s):  
T.I.T. Noor Hasanah ◽  
D.C. Wijeyesekera ◽  
Ismail bin Bakar ◽  
Wahab Saidin
Keyword(s):  
Cellular Structure ◽  
Construction Material ◽  
Construction Materials ◽  
Base Material ◽  
Social Benefit ◽  
The Body ◽  
Lightweight Construction ◽  
Ground Condition ◽  
Application Specific ◽  
Design And Construction

Applications of lightweight construction materials enable the design and construction in challenging, difficult and demanding scenarios. Construction materials with enhanced stiffness as in sandwich panels, large portable structures and floating foundations are examples of such materials. The advent of cellular structure technology has actively introduced innovation and enabled design and construction, meeting engineering requirements such as in the construction of the body of air crafts. Cellular mat structures present in the minimum, triple benefits in being lightweight, load sharing and minimising non-uniform deformation. This paper further explores the use of recycled plastic waste as the base material for an innovative geomaterial. The combination of cellular structure, mat structure and use of recycled waste material is a desirable development in manufacturing. Paper also outlines the techno social benefit of adopting such material in construction. Other application-specific benefits related to cellular mats are those like noise reduction, energy absorption, thermal insulation, mechanical damping. This paper specifically presents the development of a new multifunctional lightweight material is been proposed as an invective innovation for highway construction on challenging ground condition.

scholarly journals 023 Energy Absorption Ability of Axially Crushing Honeycomb Structure

2010 ◽  
Vol 2010 (0) ◽  
pp. 477-479
Author(s):  
Tsutomu UMEDA ◽  
Koji MIMURA ◽  
Kei MAEKAWA
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Honeycomb Structure

Influence of Reinforcement Geometry on the Very High-Cycle Fatigue Behavior of Aluminium-Matrix-Composites

2015 ◽  
Vol 825-826 ◽  
pp. 150-157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexandra Müller ◽  
Anja Weidner ◽  
Horst Biermann
Keyword(s):  
High Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Fatigue Testing ◽  
Fatigue Behavior ◽  
Aluminum Matrix ◽  
Aluminum Matrix Composites ◽  
Matrix Composites ◽  
Loading Conditions ◽  
Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Very High Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Very High

During technical operation, high performance materials are partially exposed to high frequency cyclic loading conditions. Furthermore, the small strains in the very high cycle fatigue (VHCF)-regime lead to accumulative damage which causes crack initiation related to an appropriate local deformation leading to final fatal fracture. At the same time, quite high requirements with regard to high number of cycles without any damage are demanded for many applications. Fields of application of these light-weight, but expensive materials, are e.g. in the automobile industry (e.g. engine blocks, cylinder heads, brakes).The fatigue behavior of Al-matrix composites (Al-MMCs) reinforced by alumina particles (15 vol.% Al2O3) or short fibers (20 vol.% Saffil), respectively, was already intensively studied in the LCF and HCF range. The present study is focusing on investigations in the very high cycle fatigue regime at stress amplitudes up to 140 MPa to reach fatigue life of about 1010 cycles. All experiments were carried out using an ultrasonic fatigue testing device under symmetric loading conditions (R=-1). Fatigue tests were accompanied by in situ thermography measurements to record the temperature of the whole specimen and to find “hot spots” indicating changes in microstructure and therefore the initiation or growth of cracks. Moreover, the resonant frequency as well as the damage parameter were evaluated to determine the beginning of damage. For a better understanding of the damage mechanism (matrix decohesion, matrix failure or failure of reinforcement) all fractured surfaces were investigated by scanning electron microscopy. The combination of these methods contributes to a better understanding of the underlying mechanism of damage in aluminum-matrix-composites.

High-cycle and very-high-cycle fatigue behavior of a stainless steel for air-conditioning compressor valve plates

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Jia ◽  
Yang Ou Xiang ◽  
Hu Yuan Pei ◽  
Song Wei
Keyword(s):  
Stainless Steel ◽  
Cyclic Loading ◽  
Air Conditioning ◽  
High Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Loading Conditions ◽  
Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Very High Cycle Fatigue ◽  
Load Characteristics ◽  
Very High

PurposeThe investigations could guide the structural design and fatigue life prediction of air-conditioning compressor valve plates.Design/methodology/approachThe High-Cycle Fatigue (HCF) and Very-High-Cycle Fatigue (VHCF) behaviors of stainless steel used for air-conditioning compressor valve plates were investigated. Monotonic and cyclic loading conditions were designed to explore the fatigue responses according to the load characteristics of the structure.FindingsThe crack initiation can be observed as the arc-shaped cracks at both sides of specimens and Y-shaped crack bifurcation in the specimens. Moreover, the middle section and the cracks at both ends are not connected to the surface of the specimen. The stress-life results of the materials under two directions (vertical and horizontal) were provided to examine the difference in fatigue strength.Originality/valueMonotonic and cyclic loading conditions were designed to explore the fatigue responses according to the load characteristics of the structure. Based on the experimental data, the results indicate that specimens under cyclic loading conditions could demonstrate better mechanical performance than static loadings.

Crashworthiness performance of concentric structures with different cross-sectional shapes under multiple loading conditions

2020 ◽  
pp. 095440702096188
Author(s):  
Sadjad Pirmohammad
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Specific Energy ◽  
Absorption Maximum ◽  
Element Model ◽  
Hexagonal Structure ◽  
Loading Conditions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Specific Energy Absorption ◽  
Multiple Loading ◽  
Energy Absorbing

This paper evaluates the crashworthiness performance of concentric structures with different numbers of tubes (i.e. one to five) and cross-sectional shapes (i.e. hexagon, octagon, decagon and circle) under the multiple loadings of θ = 0, 10, 20 and 30°. An experimentally validated finite element model generated in LS-DYNA is employed to calculate the crashworthiness parameters including the specific energy absorption, maximum crush force and crush force efficiency. A total of 20 concentric structures are analyzed to explore the effects of number of tubes and cross-sectional shapes on the crushing performance. A multi-criteria decision-making method known as TOPSIS is also used to compare and rank the concentric structures in terms of crushing performance. Based on the results, the hexagonal structure including two tubes and octagonal, decagonal and circular structures including three tubes demonstrate the best results among their corresponding cross-sectional shapes. These structures show 9, 39, 38 and 39% higher specific energy absorption compared to their corresponding single tubal cases, respectively. However, in comparison to single tubal cases, they generate 4, 57, 57 and 58% higher maximum crush force, respectively. As such, the values for the improvement of the crush force efficiency are 3, 26, 25 and 21%, respectively. Furthermore, the decagonal structure including three tubes provides the highest energy absorbing characteristics as compared with all the other structures studied in this research. Meanwhile, taking into account all the multiple loading conditions, this structure shows 50% higher specific energy absorption than the hexagonal structure including single tube (as the weakest structure).

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