Inspired by sonic engineering, locally resonant metamaterials have attracted much attention
from researchers in civil engineering for their unique characteristics of stress wave …

Previous studies have shown that the multi-cell bi-tubular tubes exhibit superior energy
absorption compared to the multi-cell tubes. To further improve the energy absorption of the …

In this study, a novel approach is proposed to enhance the crushing efficiency and energy-
absorbing performance of origami metastructure by incorporating the shear thickening fluid …

In this study, a new corrugated tilted honeycomb (CTH) core for sandwich structure is
proposed by implementing the corrugated and tapered shape inspired by plant stems. Its …

Abstract Lattice and Triply-Periodic-Minimal-Surface (TPMS) structures are widely employed
in different engineering disciplines, combining interesting designs with optimal mechanical …

Inspired by the morphology and material distribution characteristics of femoral trabecular
bone, four types of biomimetic triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) heterogeneous …

A novel composite double trapezoidal corrugated sandwich plate (CDTCSP) was prepared
by mold hot pressing and secondary bonding of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) …

Composite fabric formed by combining shear thickening fluid (STF) with aramid fabric
(Kevlar) exhibits heightened impact resistance, rendering it extensively utilized within the …

The development of high-performance composites for mechanical energy dissipation during
impact or explosive events is of vital importance for the safety of personnel and …

The deformation and damage characteristics of the fluid-filled concave multicell structure
under the charge explosion with preset fragments are investigated to assess its performance …