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Chemistry, Physical
Julian Plewa, Malgorzata Plonska, Kamil Feliksik
Summary: This paper introduces a type of structures called auxetic tubular structures, which have a negative Poisson's ratio and great potential for various applications. The tubular structures are realized by rolling up planar structures and using rigid square frames as unit cells. Changes in linear dimensions are achieved through a hinge mechanism, and an innovative connection solution is used to connect the square frames.
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Mechanics
Lizhe Wang, Min Chen, Geng Chen, Tianheng Luo, Fuyuan Liu
Summary: This research introduces a direct shakedown method using tetrahedron elements with the reduced Gaussian integration point to predict the biaxial bearing capacities for time-varied loadings, filling in the research gap. The rationality and precision of the approach are validated using the residual stress comparison with the incremental method. The proposed and verified nodal-coupling-based periodic boundary conditions facilitate the parameterization study of the tubular lattice structure design. The results reveal the positive impact of the edge width of the lattice unit on elastic shakedown loads and the reverse influence of curvature. The circumferential loading capacities of the auxetic tubular lattice have a significant susceptibility to curvature. This work provides an efficient tool for quantitatively evaluating the shakedown loading capacities of auxetic tubular lattice structures and the impacts of design parameters.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Xiang Yu Zhang, Xin Ren, Xin Yuan Wang, Yi Zhang, Yi Min Xie
Summary: The study introduced a novel combined tubular structure with tunable stiffness to improve bearing capacity and stability by adjusting the length of the central column. Experimental results verified the effectiveness of the finite element model and examined the compression process and stress-strain curve of the tubular structure.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Qiang Gao, Wei-Hsin Liao, Liangmo Wang, Chen Huang
Summary: A novel structure is proposed to enhance energy absorption by introducing thin-walled tube as the inner liner tube in cylindrical structures with negative Poisson's ratio (C-NPR). Parametric analysis and optimization techniques improve crashworthiness performance, increasing specific energy absorption to 10.26 kJ/kg.
STRUCTURAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jian Ping Lang, Dong Han, Xue Gang Zhang, Wei Jiang, Yi Zhang, Xi hai Ni, Jian Hao, Xing Chi Teng, Xin Ren
Summary: This paper proposes a novel star-shaped tubular lattice structure (STL) with exceptional auxetic effect. Numerical and experimental studies demonstrate its low peak stresses under lateral loading, superior bearing capacity and stability under axial compression, providing new perspectives and reference for the mechanical design of star-shaped tubular structures.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Amit Rawal, Danvendra Singh, Ashish Rastogi, Sumit Sharma
Summary: This study explores the design principles and analytical methods for achieving negative Poisson's ratio in carbon nanotubes, employing energy minimization, structural modeling, and force-balance as means to target the desired outcome. The research highlights the significant role played by the alignment of carbon nanotubes in augmenting the magnitude of negative Poisson's ratio.
EXTREME MECHANICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V Harinarayana, Y. C. Shin
Summary: In this study, a comprehensive design and fabrication of a three-dimensional axisymmetric auxetic structure that exhibits uniform and axisymmetric transverse deformation under longitudinal compression loading is proposed. The design of the metamaterial is generated by revolving a two-dimensional parabolic curve along the axis of rotation and subsequently perforating the structure periodically with elliptical voids. The significance of the perforations is elucidated by comparing the metamaterial structure to a plain structure.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY-JMR&T
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Civil
Chen Luo, Chuan Zhen Han, Xiang Yu Zhang, Xue Gang Zhang, Xin Ren, Yi Min Xie
Summary: This paper extensively reviews the design methods, advanced manufacturing technologies, mechanical properties, and potential applications of auxetic tubular structures. Furthermore, it discusses the challenges and opportunities in this field to inspire future research work.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ru Zhong, Xin Ren, Xiang Yu Zhang, Chen Luo, Yi Zhang, Yi Min Xie
Summary: Auxetic materials and honeycomb sandwich structures exhibit desirable mechanical properties, and a novel concrete composite with auxetic layered honeycomb has been designed and investigated for exploring their load-bearing performance. The results show that the layered structure has higher initial peak stress, stable platform stress, improved shear resistance, and overall stability.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Chong Zhang, Si-Hang Xiao, Qing-Hua Qin, Hui Wang
Summary: Auxetic tubular structures with a novel smooth peanut-shaped hole pattern were designed and fabricated via 3D printing technique in this study. The mechanical properties and deformation characteristics were investigated through experiments and finite element simulation. Results showed significant auxetic performance under compression for the designed tube, with reduced stress levels compared to structures with orthogonal elliptical hole patterns. Control parameters of the auxetic tubular structure were studied to better understand its behavior and allow for tunable designs.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Julian Plewa, Malgorzata Plonska, Pawel Lis
Summary: This paper introduces a failsafe mode in structures made of rigid squares, which exhibit a unique expansion laterally instead of contraction upon stretching. A novel solution for connecting the squares is proposed by introducing axes of rotation on the square's surface. Physical models confirm the theoretical relationships and offer new application possibilities.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Maryam Morvaridi, Giorgio Carta, Federico Bosia, Antonio S. Gliozzi, Nicola M. Pugno, Diego Misseroni, Michele Brun
Summary: A novel two-dimensional hierarchical auxetic structure is proposed, utilizing interactions between different scale cuts to achieve a Poisson's ratio close to the minimum limit. Experimental validation on a polymeric specimen demonstrates the effectiveness of the structure, which shows potential for various engineering applications.
EXTREME MECHANICS LETTERS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Wei Jiang, Xin Ren, Shi Long Wang, Xue Gang Zhang, Xing Yu Zhang, Chen Luo, Yi Min Xie, Fabrizio Scarpa, Andrew Alderson, Ken E. Evans
Summary: Auxetic foams exhibit unique mechanical properties and multiphysics characteristics, making them potential candidates for applications in biomedicine, aerospace, and smart sensing. However, challenges such as complex fabrication and lacking stability hinder their practical applications, requiring further research and development to overcome these barriers.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Matheus Brendon Francisco, Joao Luiz Junho Pereira, Guilherme Antonio Oliver, Lucas Ramon Roque da Silva, Sebastiao Simoes Cunha, Guilherme Ferreira Gomes
Summary: This manuscript reviews over 150 papers on energy absorption of auxetic structures, highlighting the importance of additive manufacturing and numerical analysis in samples manufacturing. It also discusses various cell models related to auxetic structures, providing additional guidelines for engineers and designers.
MECHANICS OF ADVANCED MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Qingguo Wen, Pengju Li, Zhengkai Zhang, Hong Hu
Summary: This research paper introduces an innovative technique for measuring displacement using auxetic tubular structure (ATS). The proposed method converts the variation in light transmission into a corresponding variation in output voltage by capitalizing on the relationship between the elastic deformation-induced change in transmittance of the ATS and the output current of the solar cell. The experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method, showing a favorable linear relationship between the input and output of the measurement system with an acceptable sensitivity, repeatability, and reliability.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jian Xue, Weiwei Zhang, Jing Wu, Chao Wang, Hongwei Ma
Summary: This study integrates a plate-type local resonator with varying free boundaries within a plate to convert the initial low-order global vibration modes into localized vibration modes. A novel semi-analytical method is proposed to analyze the free vibration of the plate with thickness and displacement discontinuities. The results show that by applying free boundary conditions, the low-order localized vibration frequencies can be significantly reduced without affecting the low-order global frequencies.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Merve Tunay
Summary: In recent years, there has been an increasing number of studies on the mechanical properties of sandwich structures manufactured with the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) method. However, there is still a lack of experimental data on the mechanical characteristics of FDM-manufactured sandwich structures under different thermal aging durations. In this experiment, the energy absorption capabilities of sandwich structures with different core geometries were investigated under various thermal aging durations. The results showed that the core topology significantly influenced the energy absorption abilities of the sandwich structures.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Zi-qin Jiang, Zi-yao Niu, Ai-Lin Zhang, Xue-chun Liu
Summary: This paper proposes a crosssection corrugated plate steel special-shaped column (CCSC) that improves the bearing capacity and overall stability of structural columns by using smaller material input. Through theoretical analysis and numerical simulation, the overall stability of the CCSC under axial compression is analyzed. The design method and suggestions for the stability of CCSC are put forward. Compared with conventional square steel tube columns, the CCSC has obvious advantages in overall stability and steel consumption.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yong Zhang, Yangang Chen, Jixiang Li, Jiacheng Wu, Liang Qian, Yuanqiang Tan, Kunyuan Li, Guoyao Zeng
Summary: A hybrid TPMS method was proposed to develop a new TPMS structure, and the mechanical properties of different TPMS structures were studied experimentally and numerically. Results showed that the hybrid TPMS structure had higher energy absorption and lower load-carrying capacity fluctuation. Further investigations revealed that the topological shape and material distribution had significant influence on mechanical properties, and the hybrid additive TPMS structure exhibited significant crashworthiness advantage in in-plane crushing condition.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Tongfei Sun, Ye Liu, Kaoshan Dai, Alfredo Camara, Yujie Lu, Lijie Wang
Summary: This paper presents a series of experimental and numerical studies on the performance of a novel double-stage coupling damper (DSCD). The effects of damper configuration, friction-yield ratio (Rfy), and loading protocol on the hysteresis performance of the DSCD are investigated. The test results demonstrate that the arrangement of ribs in the DSCD increases its energy dissipation capacity. Numerical analysis reveals that the length of the friction mechanism and the clearance between the yield segment and the restraining system affect the energy dissipation and stability of the damper.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jeonghwa Lee, Young Jong Kang
Summary: This study investigates the local buckling behavior and strength of I-shape structural sections by considering flange-web interactions through three-dimensional finite element analysis. The study provides a more reasonable estimation of local buckling strength by considering the ratio of flange-web slenderness and height-to-width ratio, and presents design equations for flange local and web-bend buckling coefficients.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yizhe Chen, Wenfeng Xiang, Qingsong Zhang, Hui Wang, Lin Hua
Summary: This study investigates the surface modification of a nickel plate to improve the bonding strength with carbon fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP). The results show that different surface modification methods, including sandblasting, coupling agent treatment, and compound coupling agent treatment, significantly enhance the bonding strength of CFRP/Ni joints. The research provides insights into improving the connection between nickel and CFRP, as well as other heterogeneous materials.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Agha Intizar Mehdi, Fengping Zhang, Moon-Young Kim
Summary: A spatial stability theory of mono-symmetric thin-walled steel beams pre-stressed by spatially inclined cables is derived and its validity is demonstrated through numerical examples. The effects of initial tension, deviator numbers, inclined cable profiles, and bonded/un-bonded conditions on lateral-torsional buckling of the pre-stressed beams are investigated, with a specific emphasis on the effects of increasing initial tension.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Teng Ma, Jinxiang Wang, Liangtao Liu, Heng Li, Kui Tang, Yangchen Gu, Yifan Zhang
Summary: The structural response of water-back plate under the combined action of shock wave and bubble loads at water depths of 1-300 m was numerically investigated using an arbitrary Lagrange-Euler method. The accuracy of the numerical model was validated by comparing with experimental and theoretical results. The influences of water depth and length-to-diameter ratio of the charge on the combined damage effect were analyzed. The results show that as water depth increases, the plastic deformation energy of the water-back plate decreases, and the permanent deformation mode changes from convex to concave. When the charge has a large length-to-diameter ratio, the plastic deformation energy of the radial plate is higher than that of the axial plate, and the difference decreases with increasing water depth. Increasing the length-to-diameter ratio enhances the combined damage effect in the radial direction in deep-water environments.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Qiu-Yun Li, Ben Young
Summary: This paper investigates the flexural performance of CFS zed section members bent about the neutral axis parallel to the flanges through experimental and numerical analysis. The results show that the current direct strength method generally provides conservative predictions for the flexural strength of unstiffened zed section members, but slightly unconservative design for edge-stiffened zed section beams. The nominal flexural strengths of zed section members with edge stiffeners were found to be underestimated by 17% to 21% on average. Modified DSM formulae are recommended for the design of CFS zed section beams.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Weinan Gao, Bo Song, Xueyan Chen, Guochang Lin, Huifeng Tan
Summary: This paper presents a precise method for predicting deformation in large-scale inflatable structures, utilizing finite element modeling and laser scanning technique. The study shows a good agreement between the predictive model and non-contact measurement results.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Fei Gao, Zongyi Wang, Rui Zhu, Zhenming Chen, Quanxi Ye, Yaqi Duan, Yunlong Jia, Qin Zhang
Summary: This research investigates the mechanical properties of high-strength ring groove rivet assemblies and the load resistances of riveted T-stubs. Experimental tests reveal that Grade 10.9 rivets have higher yield strength and strain, and lower ultimate strain, making them suitable for high-strength ring groove rivet connections. Increasing the rivet diameter benefits the T-stubs, while increasing the flange thickness is not always advantageous. The Eurocode 3 method is not suitable for T-stubs connected through ring groove rivets, while the Demonceau method is conservative.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Shangchun Jiang, Liangfeng Sun, Haifei Zhan, Zhuoqun Zheng, Xijian Peng, Chaofeng Lue
Summary: This study investigates the bending behavior of two-dimensional nanomaterials, diamane and its analogous structure TBGIB, through atomistic simulations. It reveals that diamane experiences structural failure under bending, while TBGIB bends elastically before undergoing structural failure. The study provides valuable insights for the application of these materials in flexible electronics.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Qiang Zhang, Jianian Wen, Qiang Han, Hanqing Zhuge, Yulong Zhou
Summary: In this study, the mechanical properties of Q690 steel H-section columns under bi-directional cyclic loads are investigated, considering the time-varying characteristics of corrosion. A refined finite element (FE) model is built to analyze the degradation of mechanical property and failure mechanisms of steel columns with different design parameters during the whole life-cycle. The study proposes a quantitative calculation method for the ultimate resistance and damage index of steel columns, taking into account the ageing effects. The findings emphasize the importance of considering the ageing effects of steel columns in seismic design.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yuda Hu, Qi Zhou, Tao Yang
Summary: The magneto-thermo-elastic coupled free vibration of functionally graded materials cylindrical shell is investigated in this study. The vibration equation in multi-physical field is established and solved using the Hamilton principle and the multi-scale method. The numerical results show that the natural frequency is influenced by various factors such as volume fraction index, initial amplitude, temperature, and magnetic induction intensity.
THIN-WALLED STRUCTURES
(2024)