Mechanical properties of bio-mimetic energy-absorbing materials under impact loading

Influence of honeycomb dimensions and forming methods on the compressive properties of beetle elytron plates

(2017) Xiaoming Zhang et al.   JOURNAL OF SANDWICH STRUCTURES & MATERIALS

Compression properties of metal beetle elytron plates and the elementary unit of the trabecular-honeycomb core structure

(2017) Xiaoming Zhang et al.   JOURNAL OF SANDWICH STRUCTURES & MATERIALS

Experimental study of the edgewise compressive mechanical properties of biomimetic fully integrated honeycomb plates

(2017) Wanyong Tuo et al.   JOURNAL OF SANDWICH STRUCTURES & MATERIALS

Energy absorption characteristics of bio-inspired honeycomb structure under axial impact loading

(2017) Jinwu Xiang et al.   MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING

Structural characteristics of the core layer and biomimetic model of the ladybug forewing

(2017) Jinxiang Chen et al.   MICRON

The deformation mode and strengthening mechanism of compression in the beetle elytron plate

(2017) Jinxiang Chen et al.   MATERIALS & DESIGN

The beetle elytron plate: a lightweight, high-strength and buffering functional-structural bionic material

(2017) Xiaoming Zhang et al.   Scientific Reports

Aerodynamic Performance of the Locust Wing in Gliding Mode at Low Reynolds Number

(2016) Jinwu Xiang et al.   Journal of Bionic Engineering

Structure and mechanical properties of selected protective systems in marine organisms

(2016) Steven E. Naleway et al.   Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications

Functional morphology and structural characteristics of wings of the ladybird beetle,Coccinella septempunctata(L.)

(2016) Jinwu Xiang et al.   MICROSCOPY RESEARCH AND TECHNIQUE

Buckling analysis of circular sandwich plates with tapered cores and functionally graded carbon nanotubes-reinforced composite face sheets

(2016) S.K. Jalali et al.   THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES

Shape morphing Kirigami mechanical metamaterials

(2016) Robin M. Neville et al.   Scientific Reports

Structural Design Elements in Biological Materials: Application to Bioinspiration

(2015) Steven E. Naleway et al.   ADVANCED MATERIALS

Progressive collapse of foam-filled conical frustum using kinematically admissible mechanism

(2015) S.A. Meguid et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPACT ENGINEERING

Analysis and optimization of sandwich tubes energy absorbers under lateral loading

(2015) A. Baroutaji et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPACT ENGINEERING

Non-linear finite element analysis of bitubal circular tubes for progressive and bending collapses

(2015) F. Djamaluddin et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL SCIENCES

Buckling and crush resistance of high-density TRIP-steel and TRIP-matrix composite honeycombs to out-of-plane compressive load

(2015) D. Ehinger et al.   INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES

Foam filling radically enhances transverse shear response of corrugated sandwich plates

(2015) Han Bin et al.   MATERIALS & DESIGN

Dynamic crushing and energy absorption of sandwich structures with combined geometry shell cores

(2015) Alper Tasdemirci et al.   THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES

Mechanical properties of a novel, lightweight structure inspired by beetle’s elytra

(2014) Ce Guo et al.   CHINESE SCIENCE BULLETIN

Compressive and flexural properties of biomimetic integrated honeycomb plates

(2014) Jinxiang Chen et al.   MATERIALS & DESIGN

Identification and prediction of cyclic fatigue behaviour in sandwich panels

(2014) Wahid Boukharouba et al.   MEASUREMENT

Compression mechanics of nickel-based superalloy metal rubber

(2013) Dayi Zhang et al.   MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING A-STRUCTURAL MATERIALS PROPERTIES MICROSTRUCTURE AND PROCESSING

Beetle forewings: Epitome of the optimal design for lightweight composite materials

(2012) Jinxiang Chen et al.   CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS

Structural design inspired by beetle elytra and its mechanical properties

(2012) Ce Guo et al.   CHINESE SCIENCE BULLETIN

Integrated honeycomb technology motivated by the structure of beetle forewings

(2012) Jinxiang Chen et al.   Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications

Integrated honeycomb structure of a beetle forewing and its imitation

(2011) Jinxiang Chen et al.   Materials Science & Engineering C-Materials for Biological Applications

Macro-/Micro-Structures of Elytra, Mechanical Properties of the Biomaterial and the Coupling Strength Between Elytra in Beetles

(2010) Zhendong Dai et al.   Journal of Bionic Engineering

Towards nano-physiology of insects with atomic force microscopy

(2010) M.E. Dokukin et al.   JOURNAL OF INSECT PHYSIOLOGY