Concept: Cellular and Composite Structures
Biomimicry of Combative Bovids to Revamp a Lightweight, Energy-Absorbing Lattice for High Impact Applications
Nature's shock absorbers inspire a stronger, lighter material for protecting against impact
Porosity patterns affect kink band failure in 3D-printed C-CFRP laminates
How printing defects trigger different failure modes under compression
CO2 Emissions in Structural Applications: Comparative Study of GFRP and Steel in Structural Components and Systems
Glass fiber composites emit less carbon than steel across most structural applications
Energy absorption mechanism of aluminum foam sandwich structure against bird impact and its application in impact protection bulkhead inside airplane nose
Lightweight aircraft nose protection using foam-filled aluminum sandwich panels
Mechanical properties and multi-objective optimization of reinforced re-entrant honeycomb sandwich structures under bending load
Catenary reinforcement improves strength and energy absorption in honeycomb sandwich beams
Beam integration reduced low-frequency impact sound in CLT floors
Adding beams to wood floors significantly reduces noise from footsteps and jumping
Explainable models predicted dynamic responses of LPBF A286 lattices
Predicting impact resistance of 3D-printed steel lattices using interpretable AI
Natural porous structures guide tougher biomimetic materials
How nature's porous structures achieve strength and inspire tough engineered materials
Seatback bottoming out increased thoracic loading in rear impacts
How rear-impact forces can injure front occupants through seat interaction
