Low-velocity impact tests are carried out to explore the energy absorption characteristics of bio-inspired lattices,mimicking the architecture of the marine sponge organism Euplectella aspergillum.These sea sponge-ins...Low-velocity impact tests are carried out to explore the energy absorption characteristics of bio-inspired lattices,mimicking the architecture of the marine sponge organism Euplectella aspergillum.These sea sponge-inspired lattice structures feature a square-grid 2D lattice with double diagonal bracings and are additively manufactured via digital light processing(DLP).The collapse strength and energy absorption capacity of sea sponge lattice structures are evaluated under various impact conditions and are compared to those of their constituent square-grid and double diagonal lattices.This study demonstrates that sea sponge lattices can achieve an 11-fold increase in energy absorption compared to the square-grid lattice,due to the stabilizing effect of the double diagonal bracings prompting the structure to collapse layer-bylayer under impact.By adjusting the thickness ratio in the sea sponge lattice,up to 76.7%increment in energy absorption is attained.It is also shown that sea-sponge lattices outperform well-established energy-absorbing materials of equal weight,such as hexagonal honeycombs,confirming their significant potential for impact mitigation.Additionally,this research highlights the enhancements in energy absorption achieved by adding a small amount(0.015 phr)of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes(MWCNTs)to the photocurable resin,thus unlocking new possibilities for the design of innovative lightweight structures with multifunctional attributes.展开更多
Conformal truss-like lattice structures face significant manufacturability challenges in additive manufac-turing due to overhang angle limitations.To address this problem,we propose a novel angle-constrained optimizat...Conformal truss-like lattice structures face significant manufacturability challenges in additive manufac-turing due to overhang angle limitations.To address this problem,we propose a novel angle-constrained optimization method grounded in the global adjustment of nodal coordinates.First,a build direction is selected to minimize the number of violating struts.Then,an angular-constraint matrix is assembled from strut direction vectors,and analytical sensitivities with respect to nodal coordinates are derived to enable efficient constrained optimization under nonlinear angular inequality constraints.Numerical studies on two complex curved-surface lattices demonstrate that all overhang violations are eliminated while only minor changes are induced in global stiffness and strength.In particular,the maximum displacement of an ergonomic insole varies by only 2.87%after optimization.The results confirm the method’s versatility and engineering robustness,providing a practical approach for additive manufacturing-oriented lattice structure design.展开更多
Recent advances in additive manufacturing have enabled the construction of metallic lattice structures with tailored mechanical and functional properties.One potential application of metallic lattice struc-tures is in...Recent advances in additive manufacturing have enabled the construction of metallic lattice structures with tailored mechanical and functional properties.One potential application of metallic lattice struc-tures is in the impact load mitigation where an external kinetic energy is absorbed by the deformation/crushing of lattice cells.This has motivated a growing number of experimental and numerical studies,recently,on the crushing behavior of additively produced lattice structures.The present study overviews the dynamic and quasi-static crushing behavior of additively produced Ti64,316L,and AlSiMg alloy lattice structures.The first part of the study summarizes the main features of two most commonly used additive processing techniques for lattice structures,namely selective-laser-melt(SLM)and electro-beam-melt(EBM),along with a description of commonly observed process induced defects.In the second part,the deformation and strain rate sensitivities of the selected alloy lattices are outlined together with the most widely used dynamic test methods,followed by a part on the observed micro-structures of the SLM and EBM-processed Ti64,316L and AlSiMg alloys.Finally,the experimental and numerical studies on the quasi-static and dynamic compression behavior of the additively processed Ti64,316L,and AlSiMg alloy lattices are reviewed.The results of the experimental and numerical studies of the dynamic properties of various types of lattices,including graded,non-uniform strut size,hollow,non-uniform cell size,and bio-inspired,were tabulated together with the used dynamic testing methods.The dynamic tests have been noted to be mostly conducted in compression Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar(SHPB)or Taylor-and direct-impact tests using the SHPB set-up,in all of which relatively small-size test specimens were tested.The test specimen size effect on the compression behavior of the lattices was further emphasized.It has also been shown that the lattices of Ti64 and AlSiMg alloys are relatively brittle as compared with the lattices of 316L alloy.Finally,the challenges associated with modelling lattice structures were explained and the micro tension tests and multi-scale modeling techniques combining microstructural characteristics with macroscopic lattice dynamics were recommended to improve the accuracy of the numerical simulations of the dynamic compression deformations of metallic lattice structures.展开更多
Metallic lattice structures represent advanced architected materials delivering exceptional properties with promising lightweight potential.With the rapid advancement of additive manufacturing,these structures have ga...Metallic lattice structures represent advanced architected materials delivering exceptional properties with promising lightweight potential.With the rapid advancement of additive manufacturing,these structures have garnered increasing research interest.However,most metallic lattice structures generally exhibit anisotropic characteristics,which limits their application ranges.Additionally,a limited number of studies have successfully developed precise mechanical models,which have undergone experimental validation,for the purpose of describing the mechanical response exhibited by additively manufactured metallic lattice structures.In this study,Kelvin lattice structures with varying porosities were systematically designed and fabricated using laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)technology.By integrating finite element simulations with experimental characterization,an enhanced mechanical model was developed through a modification of the Gibson-Ashby model,providing an accurate quantitative description of the relationship between porosity and mechanical properties.The results show that the revised mechanical model can accurately describe the relationship between the geometric parameters and properties of metallic lattice structures.Specifically,the designed Kelvin lattice structures exhibit a smooth stress-strain curve with an obvious yield platform,demonstrating isotropic mechanical properties in all the three spatial directions.This enhances their suitability for complex loading conditions.Meanwhile,the microstructure and manufacturing accuracy of the Kelvin lattice structures were observed and analyzed by micro computed tomography.The results show that the fabricated metallic lattice structures achieved precise dimensional control and optimal densification.This study presents the complete process involved in modeling the Kelvin structure,including its conceptualization,manufacturing,implementation,and ultimately,disposal.展开更多
A data-driven model ofmultiple variable cutting(M-VCUT)level set-based substructure is proposed for the topology optimization of lattice structures.TheM-VCUTlevel setmethod is used to represent substructures,enriching...A data-driven model ofmultiple variable cutting(M-VCUT)level set-based substructure is proposed for the topology optimization of lattice structures.TheM-VCUTlevel setmethod is used to represent substructures,enriching their diversity of configuration while ensuring connectivity.To construct the data-driven model of substructure,a database is prepared by sampling the space of substructures spanned by several substructure prototypes.Then,for each substructure in this database,the stiffness matrix is condensed so that its degrees of freedomare reduced.Thereafter,the data-drivenmodel of substructures is constructed through interpolationwith compactly supported radial basis function(CS-RBF).The inputs of the data-driven model are the design variables of topology optimization,and the outputs are the condensed stiffness matrix and volume of substructures.During the optimization,this data-driven model is used,thus avoiding repeated static condensation that would requiremuch computation time.Several numerical examples are provided to verify the proposed method.展开更多
The unit cell configuration of lattice structures critically influences their load-bearing and energy absorption performance.In this study,three novel lattice structures were developed by modifying the conventional FB...The unit cell configuration of lattice structures critically influences their load-bearing and energy absorption performance.In this study,three novel lattice structures were developed by modifying the conventional FBCCZ unit cell through reversing,combining,and turning strategies.The designed lattices were fabricated via laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)using Ti-6Al-4V powder,and the mechanical properties,energy absorption capacity,and deformation behaviors were systematically investigated through quasi-static compression tests and finite element simulations.The results demonstrate that the three modified lattices exhibit superior performance over the conventional FBCCZ structure in terms of fracture strain,specific yield strength,specific ultimate strength,specific energy absorption,and energy absorption efficiency,thereby validating the efficacy of unit cell modifications in enhancing lattice performance.Notably,the CFBCCZ and TFBCCZ lattices significantly outperform both the FBCCZ and RFBCCZ lattice structures in load-bearing and energy absorption.While TFBCCZ shows marginally higher specific elastic modulus and energy absorption efficiency than CFBCCZ,the latter achieves superior energy absorption due to its highest ultimate strength and densification strain.Finite element simulations further reveal that the modified lattices,through optimized redistribution and adjustment of internal nodes and struts,effectively alleviate stress concentration during loading.This structural modification enhances the structural integrity and deformation stability under external loads,enabling a synergistic enhancement of load-bearing capacity and energy absorption performance.展开更多
High-performance lattice structures produced through powder bed fusion-laser beam exhibit high specific strength and energy absorption capabilities.However,a significant deviation exists between the mechanical propert...High-performance lattice structures produced through powder bed fusion-laser beam exhibit high specific strength and energy absorption capabilities.However,a significant deviation exists between the mechanical properties,service life of lattice structures,and design expectations.This deviation arises from the intense interaction between the laser and powder,which leads to the formation of numerous defects within the lattice structure.To address these issues,this paper proposes a high-performance defect detection model for metal lattice structures based on YOLOv4,called YOLO-Lattice(YOLO-L).The main objectives of this paper are as follows:(1)utilize computed tomography to construct datasets of the diamond lattice and body-centered cubic lattice structures;(2)in the backbone network of YOLOv4,employ deformable convolution to enhance the feature extraction capability of the model for small-scale defects;(3)adopt a dual-attention mechanism to suppress invalid feature information and amplify the distinction between defect and background regions;and(4)implement a channel pruning strategy to eliminate channels carrying less feature information,thereby improving the inference speed of the model.The experimental results on the diamond lattice structure dataset demonstrate that the mean average precision of the YOLO-L model increased from 96.98% to 98.8%(with an intersection over union of 0.5),and the inference speed decreased from 51.3 ms to 32.5 ms when compared to YOLOv4.Thus,the YOLO-L model can be effectively used to detect defects in metal lattice structures.展开更多
Structural gradient changes are common in nature and play an important role in improving the carrying capacity of organisms.Graded lattice structures designed on this basis have received considerable attention due to ...Structural gradient changes are common in nature and play an important role in improving the carrying capacity of organisms.Graded lattice structures designed on this basis have received considerable attention due to their great design potential.In this study,two different layered gradient design strategies were proposed,and three lattice structures were designed.Samples with PA2200 nylon as the matrix material were prepared using additive manufacturing technology,and finite element models of the relevant lattice structures were established.The mechanical properties and energy absorption ability of the structures under different gradient spans and design strategies were investigated using quasi-static compression tests and numerical simulations.The results indicate that the layered design can improve the elastic modulus of the lattice structure by up to 40.05% and the energy absorption per unit volume by up to 13.04% compared to the conventional body-centered cubic(BCC)structure.However,it is worth noting that an excessively large interlayer gradient span can adversely affect the mechanical properties of the structure.In addition,all layered gradient lattice structures show significant anisotropy,and the energy absorption per unit volume can differ by up to 36.59%under different compression directions.The layered gradient structure design strategies proposed in this work can provide an effective reference for the design of gradient lattice structures.展开更多
Star-shaped lattice structures with a negative Poisson’s ratio(NPR)effect exhibit excellent energy absorption capacity,making them highly promising for applications in aerospace,vehicles,and civil protection.While pr...Star-shaped lattice structures with a negative Poisson’s ratio(NPR)effect exhibit excellent energy absorption capacity,making them highly promising for applications in aerospace,vehicles,and civil protection.While previous research has primarily focused on single-walled cells,there is limited investigation into negative Poisson’s ratio structures with nested multi-walled cells.This study designed three star-shaped cell structures and three lattice configurations,analyzing the Poisson’s ratio,stress–strain relationship,and energy absorption capacity through tensile experiments and finite element simulations.Among the single structures,the star-shaped configuration r3 demonstrated the best elastic modulus,NPR effect,and energy absorption effect.In contrast,the uniform lattice structure R3 exhibited the highest tensile strength and energy absorption capacity.Additionally,the stress intensity and energy absorption of gradient structures increased with the number of layers.This study aims to provide a theoretical reference for the application of NPR materials in safety protection across civil and vehicle engineering,as well as other fields.展开更多
Laser additive manufacturing (AM) of lattice structures with light weight, excellent impact resistance, and energy absorption performance is receiving considerable attention in aerospace, transportation, and mechanica...Laser additive manufacturing (AM) of lattice structures with light weight, excellent impact resistance, and energy absorption performance is receiving considerable attention in aerospace, transportation, and mechanical equipment application fields. In this study, we designed four gradient lattice structures (GLSs) using the topology optimization method, including the unidirectional GLS, the bi-directional increasing GLS, the bi-directional decreasing GLS and the none-GLS. All GLSs were manufactureed by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). The uniaxial compression tests and finite element analysis were conducted to investigate the influence of gradient distribution features on deformation modes and energy absorption performance of GLSs. The results showed that, compared with the 45° shear fracture characteristic of the none-GLS, the unidirectional GLS, the bi-directional increasing GLS and the bi-directional decreasing GLS had the characteristics of the layer-by-layer fracture, showing considerably improved energy absorption capacity. The bi-directional increasing GLS showed a unique combination of shear fracture and layer-by-layer fracture, having the optimal energy absorption performance with energy absorption and specific energy absorption of 235.6 J and 9.5 J g-1 at 0.5 strain, respectively. Combined with the shape memory effect of NiTi alloy, multiple compression-heat recovery experiments were carried out to verify the shape memory function of LPBF-processed NiTi GLSs. These findings have potential value for the future design of GLSs and the realization of shape memory function of NiTi components through laser AM.展开更多
This paper presents a novel topology optimization method to design graded lattice structures to minimize the volume subject to displacement constraints based on the independent continuous mapping(ICM)method.First,the ...This paper presents a novel topology optimization method to design graded lattice structures to minimize the volume subject to displacement constraints based on the independent continuous mapping(ICM)method.First,the effective elastic properties of graded unit cells are analyzed by the strain energy-based homogenization method.A surrogate model using quartic polynomial interpolation is built to map the independent continuous topological variable to the effective elastic matrix of the unit cell and set up the relationship between the macroscale structure and microscale unit cells.Second,a lightweight topology optimization model is established,which can be transformed into an explicitly standard quadratic programming problem by sensitivity analysis and solved by dual sequential quadratic programming.Third,several numerical examples demonstrate that graded lattice structures have a better lightweight effect than uniform lattice structures,which validates the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method.The results show that graded lattice structures become lighter with increasing displacement constraints.In addition,some diverse topological configurations are obtained.This method provides a reference for the graded lattice structure design and expands the application of the ICM method.展开更多
As a new type of lightweight structure,metallic lattice structure has higher stiffness and strength to weight ratio.To freely obtain 316L lattice structures with designed cell structure and adjustable porosity,additiv...As a new type of lightweight structure,metallic lattice structure has higher stiffness and strength to weight ratio.To freely obtain 316L lattice structures with designed cell structure and adjustable porosity,additive manufacturing combined with investment casting was conducted to fabricate the 316L lattice structures with Kelvin cell.The compression simulation of 316L lattice structures with different porosities was carried out by using the finite element method.The numerical simulation results were verified by compression experiment,and the simulated results were consistent with the compression tests.The compressive mechanical properties of 316L lattice structures are directly related to porosity and independent of strut diameters.The 316L lattice structures with Kelvin cell have a smooth stress-strain curve and obvious plastic platform,and the hump stress-strain curves are avoided.展开更多
The increasing demand for energy absorbent structures,paired with the need for more efficient use of materials in a wide range of engineering fields,has led to an extensive range of designs in the porous forms of sand...The increasing demand for energy absorbent structures,paired with the need for more efficient use of materials in a wide range of engineering fields,has led to an extensive range of designs in the porous forms of sandwiches,honeycomb,and foams.To achieve an even better performance,an ingenious solution is to learn how biological structures adjust their configurations to absorb energy without catastrophic failure.In this study,we have attempted to blend the shape freedom,offered by additive manufacturing techniques,with the biomimetic approach,to propose new lattice structures for energy absorbent applications.To this aim we have combined multiple bio-inspirational sources for the design of optimized configurations under compressive loads.Periodic lattice structures are fabricated based on the designed unit cell geometries and studied using experimental and computational strategies.The individual effect of each bio-inspired feature has been evaluated on the energy absorbance performance of the designed structure.Based on the design parameters of the lattices,a tuning between the strength and energy absorption could be obtained,paving the way for transition within a wide range of real-life applicative scenarios.展开更多
The advent of laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)has provided an effective solution for fabricating lightweight structures with intricate designs that cannot be realized using other manufacturing methods.Lattice structures,...The advent of laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)has provided an effective solution for fabricating lightweight structures with intricate designs that cannot be realized using other manufacturing methods.Lattice structures,however,which feature unique characteristics,pose greater challenges in the LPBF process than solid structures and exhibit more significant distortion.The underlying mechanisms and influencing factors of this distortion remain unclear,presenting a significant research gap.This study investigates the generation mechanism of residual stress in Ti-6Al-4V lattice structures during LPBF and examines how process and geometric parameters influence residual distortion.Lattice-type cantilever structures with various arm thicknesses and strut diameters were fabricated using different laser powers and scan patterns.The residual distortion after removal from the building substrate was measured using a non-contact coordinate-measuring machine.The results suggest that increasing the arm thickness,reducing the strut diameter,and employing a scanning pattern with interlayer rotation effectively reduce residual distortion.Among these factors,the scanning pattern had the most distinct impact,differing significantly from those affecting solid structures.P2(45°)scanning pattern resulted in the greatest residual distortion,approximately twice that of the least distorted pattern.Meanwhile,the laser power exerted a minor influence on the distortion of the lattice structures.These findings provide insights and guidance for fabricating lattice structures using the LPBF process,broadening its applications in aerospace,automotive,and other weight-sensitive industries.展开更多
Modern additive manufacturing processes enable fabricating architected cellular materials of complex shape,which can be used for different purposes.Among them,lattice structures are increasingly used in applications r...Modern additive manufacturing processes enable fabricating architected cellular materials of complex shape,which can be used for different purposes.Among them,lattice structures are increasingly used in applications requiring a compromise among lightness and suited mechanical properties,like improved energy absorption capacity and specific stiffness-to-weight and strength-to-weight ratios.A dedicated modeling strategy to assess the energy absorption capacity of lattice structures under uni-axial compression loading is presented in this work.The numerical model is developed in a non-linear framework accounting for the strain rate effect on the mechanical responses of the lattice structure.Four geometries,i.e.,cubic body centered cell,octet cell,rhombic-dodecahedron and truncated cuboctahedron 2+,are investigated.Specifically,the influence of the relative density of the representative volume element of each geometry,the strain-rate dependency of the bulk material and of the presence of the manufacturing process-induced geometrical imperfections on the energy absorption capacity of the lattice structure is investigated.The main outcome of this study points out the importance of correctly integrating geometrical imperfections into the modeling strategy when shock absorption applications are aimed for.展开更多
In order to comprehensively understand the mechanical behavior of biological entities and aerospace applications subjected to hypergravity environments,we delve into the impact of hypergravity on the equivalent compli...In order to comprehensively understand the mechanical behavior of biological entities and aerospace applications subjected to hypergravity environments,we delve into the impact of hypergravity on the equivalent compliance of cubic lattice structures.Capitalizing on the periodic spatial distribution,we employ a unit cell methodology to deduce the homogenized stress-strain relationship for the lattice structures,subsequently obtaining the associated equivalent compliance.The equivalent compliance can be conveniently reduced to instances without hypergravity influence.Furthermore,numerical simulations are executed to validate the derivations and to illustrate that hypergravity indeed affects the mechanical properties of lattice structures.We introduce a non-dimensional hypergravity factor,which quantifies the impact of hypergravity magnitude relative to the Young’s modulus of the base material.Our findings reveal that the hypergravity factor influences perpendicular compliance quadratically and parallel compliance linearly.Simultaneously,the perpendicular shear compliance remains unaffected,whereas the parallel shear compliance experiences an inverse effect.Additionally,the lattice structure transforms into a gradient material oriented in the hypergravity direction,consequently generating a scale effect.展开更多
In order to solve the problem of substantial computational resources of lattice structure during optimization, a local relative density mapping(LRDM) method is proposed. The proposed method uses solid isotropic micros...In order to solve the problem of substantial computational resources of lattice structure during optimization, a local relative density mapping(LRDM) method is proposed. The proposed method uses solid isotropic microstructures with penalization to optimize a model at the macroscopic scale. The local relative density information is obtained from the topology optimization result. The contour lines of an optimized model are extracted using a density contour approach, and the triangular mesh is generated using a mesh generator. A local mapping relationship between the elements’ relative density and the struts’ relative cross?sectional area is established to automatically determine the diameter of each individual strut in the lattice structures. The proposed LRDM method can be applied to local finite element meshes and local density elements, but it is also suitable for global ones. In addition, some cases are con?sidered in order to test the e ectiveness of the LRDM method. The results show that the solution time of the LRDM is lower than the RDM method by approximately 50%. The proposed method provides instructions for the design of more complex lattice structures.展开更多
Hybrid lattice structures consisting of multiple microstructures have drawn much attention due to their excellent performance and extraordinary designability.This work puts forward a novel design scheme of lightweight...Hybrid lattice structures consisting of multiple microstructures have drawn much attention due to their excellent performance and extraordinary designability.This work puts forward a novel design scheme of lightweight hybrid lattice structures based on independent continuous mapping(ICM)method.First,the effective elastic properties of various microstructure configurations serve as a bridge between the macrostructure and the multiple microstructures by the homogenization theory.Second,a concurrent topology optimization model for seeking optimized macroscale topology and the specified microstructures is established and solved by a generalized multi-material interpolation formulation and sensitivity analysis.Third,several numerical examples show that hybrid lattice structures with different anisotropic configurations accomplish a better lightweight effect than those with various orthogonal configurations,which verifies the feasibility of the presented method.Hence,anisotropic configurations are more conducive to the sufficient utilization of constitutive material.The proposed scheme supplies a reference for the design of hybrid lattice structures and extends the application field of the ICM method.展开更多
The lattice structure image of a plasma standing wave in a Purcell cavity of silicon is observed. The plasma wave produced by the pulsed laser could be used to fabricate the micro-nanostructure of silicon. The plasma ...The lattice structure image of a plasma standing wave in a Purcell cavity of silicon is observed. The plasma wave produced by the pulsed laser could be used to fabricate the micro-nanostructure of silicon. The plasma lattice structures induced by the nanosecond pulsed laser in the cavity may be similar to the Wigner crystal structure. It is interesting that the beautiful diffraction pattern could be observed in the plasma lattice structure. The radiation lifetime could be shortened to the nanosecond range throughout the entire spectral range and the relaxation time could be lengthened for higher emission efficiency in the Purcell cavity, which results in the fact that the plasmonic emission is stronger and its threshold is lower.展开更多
Digital light processing technique was applied to manufacture alumina ceramic parts with two types of lattice structure units, i.e. vertex interconnect structure and edge structure. The internal porosity of the unit i...Digital light processing technique was applied to manufacture alumina ceramic parts with two types of lattice structure units, i.e. vertex interconnect structure and edge structure. The internal porosity of the unit is 40%. The printed parts were sintered and the grain size is about 1.1 μm. The bending strength of the vertex interconnect structure is much larger than that of the edge structure. Materials genome initiative(MGI) aims to digital design and intelligent manufacture for advanced components. This research shows us an example to achieve this goal.展开更多
基金supported by the Khalifa University of Science and Technology internal grants(Nos.2021-CIRA-109,2020-CIRA-007,and 2020-CIRA-024).
文摘Low-velocity impact tests are carried out to explore the energy absorption characteristics of bio-inspired lattices,mimicking the architecture of the marine sponge organism Euplectella aspergillum.These sea sponge-inspired lattice structures feature a square-grid 2D lattice with double diagonal bracings and are additively manufactured via digital light processing(DLP).The collapse strength and energy absorption capacity of sea sponge lattice structures are evaluated under various impact conditions and are compared to those of their constituent square-grid and double diagonal lattices.This study demonstrates that sea sponge lattices can achieve an 11-fold increase in energy absorption compared to the square-grid lattice,due to the stabilizing effect of the double diagonal bracings prompting the structure to collapse layer-bylayer under impact.By adjusting the thickness ratio in the sea sponge lattice,up to 76.7%increment in energy absorption is attained.It is also shown that sea-sponge lattices outperform well-established energy-absorbing materials of equal weight,such as hexagonal honeycombs,confirming their significant potential for impact mitigation.Additionally,this research highlights the enhancements in energy absorption achieved by adding a small amount(0.015 phr)of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes(MWCNTs)to the photocurable resin,thus unlocking new possibilities for the design of innovative lightweight structures with multifunctional attributes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12432005 and 12472116)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(DUTZD25240).
文摘Conformal truss-like lattice structures face significant manufacturability challenges in additive manufac-turing due to overhang angle limitations.To address this problem,we propose a novel angle-constrained optimization method grounded in the global adjustment of nodal coordinates.First,a build direction is selected to minimize the number of violating struts.Then,an angular-constraint matrix is assembled from strut direction vectors,and analytical sensitivities with respect to nodal coordinates are derived to enable efficient constrained optimization under nonlinear angular inequality constraints.Numerical studies on two complex curved-surface lattices demonstrate that all overhang violations are eliminated while only minor changes are induced in global stiffness and strength.In particular,the maximum displacement of an ergonomic insole varies by only 2.87%after optimization.The results confirm the method’s versatility and engineering robustness,providing a practical approach for additive manufacturing-oriented lattice structure design.
基金the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie grant agreement No 101034425 for the project titled A2M2TECHThe Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TUBITAK) with grant No 120C158 for the same A2M2TECH project under the TUBITAK's 2236/B program
文摘Recent advances in additive manufacturing have enabled the construction of metallic lattice structures with tailored mechanical and functional properties.One potential application of metallic lattice struc-tures is in the impact load mitigation where an external kinetic energy is absorbed by the deformation/crushing of lattice cells.This has motivated a growing number of experimental and numerical studies,recently,on the crushing behavior of additively produced lattice structures.The present study overviews the dynamic and quasi-static crushing behavior of additively produced Ti64,316L,and AlSiMg alloy lattice structures.The first part of the study summarizes the main features of two most commonly used additive processing techniques for lattice structures,namely selective-laser-melt(SLM)and electro-beam-melt(EBM),along with a description of commonly observed process induced defects.In the second part,the deformation and strain rate sensitivities of the selected alloy lattices are outlined together with the most widely used dynamic test methods,followed by a part on the observed micro-structures of the SLM and EBM-processed Ti64,316L and AlSiMg alloys.Finally,the experimental and numerical studies on the quasi-static and dynamic compression behavior of the additively processed Ti64,316L,and AlSiMg alloy lattices are reviewed.The results of the experimental and numerical studies of the dynamic properties of various types of lattices,including graded,non-uniform strut size,hollow,non-uniform cell size,and bio-inspired,were tabulated together with the used dynamic testing methods.The dynamic tests have been noted to be mostly conducted in compression Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar(SHPB)or Taylor-and direct-impact tests using the SHPB set-up,in all of which relatively small-size test specimens were tested.The test specimen size effect on the compression behavior of the lattices was further emphasized.It has also been shown that the lattices of Ti64 and AlSiMg alloys are relatively brittle as compared with the lattices of 316L alloy.Finally,the challenges associated with modelling lattice structures were explained and the micro tension tests and multi-scale modeling techniques combining microstructural characteristics with macroscopic lattice dynamics were recommended to improve the accuracy of the numerical simulations of the dynamic compression deformations of metallic lattice structures.
基金financially supported by the Liaoning Province Applied Fundamental Research Program (No.2023JH2/101700039)Liaoning Province Natural Science Foundation (No.2023-MSLH-328).
文摘Metallic lattice structures represent advanced architected materials delivering exceptional properties with promising lightweight potential.With the rapid advancement of additive manufacturing,these structures have garnered increasing research interest.However,most metallic lattice structures generally exhibit anisotropic characteristics,which limits their application ranges.Additionally,a limited number of studies have successfully developed precise mechanical models,which have undergone experimental validation,for the purpose of describing the mechanical response exhibited by additively manufactured metallic lattice structures.In this study,Kelvin lattice structures with varying porosities were systematically designed and fabricated using laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)technology.By integrating finite element simulations with experimental characterization,an enhanced mechanical model was developed through a modification of the Gibson-Ashby model,providing an accurate quantitative description of the relationship between porosity and mechanical properties.The results show that the revised mechanical model can accurately describe the relationship between the geometric parameters and properties of metallic lattice structures.Specifically,the designed Kelvin lattice structures exhibit a smooth stress-strain curve with an obvious yield platform,demonstrating isotropic mechanical properties in all the three spatial directions.This enhances their suitability for complex loading conditions.Meanwhile,the microstructure and manufacturing accuracy of the Kelvin lattice structures were observed and analyzed by micro computed tomography.The results show that the fabricated metallic lattice structures achieved precise dimensional control and optimal densification.This study presents the complete process involved in modeling the Kelvin structure,including its conceptualization,manufacturing,implementation,and ultimately,disposal.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12272144).
文摘A data-driven model ofmultiple variable cutting(M-VCUT)level set-based substructure is proposed for the topology optimization of lattice structures.TheM-VCUTlevel setmethod is used to represent substructures,enriching their diversity of configuration while ensuring connectivity.To construct the data-driven model of substructure,a database is prepared by sampling the space of substructures spanned by several substructure prototypes.Then,for each substructure in this database,the stiffness matrix is condensed so that its degrees of freedomare reduced.Thereafter,the data-drivenmodel of substructures is constructed through interpolationwith compactly supported radial basis function(CS-RBF).The inputs of the data-driven model are the design variables of topology optimization,and the outputs are the condensed stiffness matrix and volume of substructures.During the optimization,this data-driven model is used,thus avoiding repeated static condensation that would requiremuch computation time.Several numerical examples are provided to verify the proposed method.
基金supported by National Key Lab of Aerospace Power System and Plasma Technology Foundation of China(Grant No.APSPT202301002)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52001038)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(Grant Nos.cstc2019jcyj-msxm X0787 and cstc2021jcyj-msxm X0011)。
文摘The unit cell configuration of lattice structures critically influences their load-bearing and energy absorption performance.In this study,three novel lattice structures were developed by modifying the conventional FBCCZ unit cell through reversing,combining,and turning strategies.The designed lattices were fabricated via laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)using Ti-6Al-4V powder,and the mechanical properties,energy absorption capacity,and deformation behaviors were systematically investigated through quasi-static compression tests and finite element simulations.The results demonstrate that the three modified lattices exhibit superior performance over the conventional FBCCZ structure in terms of fracture strain,specific yield strength,specific ultimate strength,specific energy absorption,and energy absorption efficiency,thereby validating the efficacy of unit cell modifications in enhancing lattice performance.Notably,the CFBCCZ and TFBCCZ lattices significantly outperform both the FBCCZ and RFBCCZ lattice structures in load-bearing and energy absorption.While TFBCCZ shows marginally higher specific elastic modulus and energy absorption efficiency than CFBCCZ,the latter achieves superior energy absorption due to its highest ultimate strength and densification strain.Finite element simulations further reveal that the modified lattices,through optimized redistribution and adjustment of internal nodes and struts,effectively alleviate stress concentration during loading.This structural modification enhances the structural integrity and deformation stability under external loads,enabling a synergistic enhancement of load-bearing capacity and energy absorption performance.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52175488)Scientific Research Program for Young Outstanding Talent of Higher Education of Hebei Province(China)(Grant No.BJ2021045)S&T Program of Hebei(China)(Grant No.236Z1808G).
文摘High-performance lattice structures produced through powder bed fusion-laser beam exhibit high specific strength and energy absorption capabilities.However,a significant deviation exists between the mechanical properties,service life of lattice structures,and design expectations.This deviation arises from the intense interaction between the laser and powder,which leads to the formation of numerous defects within the lattice structure.To address these issues,this paper proposes a high-performance defect detection model for metal lattice structures based on YOLOv4,called YOLO-Lattice(YOLO-L).The main objectives of this paper are as follows:(1)utilize computed tomography to construct datasets of the diamond lattice and body-centered cubic lattice structures;(2)in the backbone network of YOLOv4,employ deformable convolution to enhance the feature extraction capability of the model for small-scale defects;(3)adopt a dual-attention mechanism to suppress invalid feature information and amplify the distinction between defect and background regions;and(4)implement a channel pruning strategy to eliminate channels carrying less feature information,thereby improving the inference speed of the model.The experimental results on the diamond lattice structure dataset demonstrate that the mean average precision of the YOLO-L model increased from 96.98% to 98.8%(with an intersection over union of 0.5),and the inference speed decreased from 51.3 ms to 32.5 ms when compared to YOLOv4.Thus,the YOLO-L model can be effectively used to detect defects in metal lattice structures.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12172067,12072052,12372128,12072005,U23A2067)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant Nos.2024CDJXY009,2022CDJQY-004)+3 种基金Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2022Z0570Q9002)Chongqing Talent Plan(Grant No.cstc2022ycjh-bgzxm0144)Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST(Grant No.2020QNRC001)Xiaomi Young Talents Program.
文摘Structural gradient changes are common in nature and play an important role in improving the carrying capacity of organisms.Graded lattice structures designed on this basis have received considerable attention due to their great design potential.In this study,two different layered gradient design strategies were proposed,and three lattice structures were designed.Samples with PA2200 nylon as the matrix material were prepared using additive manufacturing technology,and finite element models of the relevant lattice structures were established.The mechanical properties and energy absorption ability of the structures under different gradient spans and design strategies were investigated using quasi-static compression tests and numerical simulations.The results indicate that the layered design can improve the elastic modulus of the lattice structure by up to 40.05% and the energy absorption per unit volume by up to 13.04% compared to the conventional body-centered cubic(BCC)structure.However,it is worth noting that an excessively large interlayer gradient span can adversely affect the mechanical properties of the structure.In addition,all layered gradient lattice structures show significant anisotropy,and the energy absorption per unit volume can differ by up to 36.59%under different compression directions.The layered gradient structure design strategies proposed in this work can provide an effective reference for the design of gradient lattice structures.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12202038)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(FRF-TP-22-028A1).
文摘Star-shaped lattice structures with a negative Poisson’s ratio(NPR)effect exhibit excellent energy absorption capacity,making them highly promising for applications in aerospace,vehicles,and civil protection.While previous research has primarily focused on single-walled cells,there is limited investigation into negative Poisson’s ratio structures with nested multi-walled cells.This study designed three star-shaped cell structures and three lattice configurations,analyzing the Poisson’s ratio,stress–strain relationship,and energy absorption capacity through tensile experiments and finite element simulations.Among the single structures,the star-shaped configuration r3 demonstrated the best elastic modulus,NPR effect,and energy absorption effect.In contrast,the uniform lattice structure R3 exhibited the highest tensile strength and energy absorption capacity.Additionally,the stress intensity and energy absorption of gradient structures increased with the number of layers.This study aims to provide a theoretical reference for the application of NPR materials in safety protection across civil and vehicle engineering,as well as other fields.
基金supported by the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51735005 and U1930207)the Basic Strengthening Program(No.2019-JCJQ-JJ-331)+1 种基金National Natural Science Founda-tion of China for Creative Research Groups(No.51921003)the 15th Batch of‘Six Talents Peaks’Innovative Talents Team Program(No.TD-GDZB-001).
文摘Laser additive manufacturing (AM) of lattice structures with light weight, excellent impact resistance, and energy absorption performance is receiving considerable attention in aerospace, transportation, and mechanical equipment application fields. In this study, we designed four gradient lattice structures (GLSs) using the topology optimization method, including the unidirectional GLS, the bi-directional increasing GLS, the bi-directional decreasing GLS and the none-GLS. All GLSs were manufactureed by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). The uniaxial compression tests and finite element analysis were conducted to investigate the influence of gradient distribution features on deformation modes and energy absorption performance of GLSs. The results showed that, compared with the 45° shear fracture characteristic of the none-GLS, the unidirectional GLS, the bi-directional increasing GLS and the bi-directional decreasing GLS had the characteristics of the layer-by-layer fracture, showing considerably improved energy absorption capacity. The bi-directional increasing GLS showed a unique combination of shear fracture and layer-by-layer fracture, having the optimal energy absorption performance with energy absorption and specific energy absorption of 235.6 J and 9.5 J g-1 at 0.5 strain, respectively. Combined with the shape memory effect of NiTi alloy, multiple compression-heat recovery experiments were carried out to verify the shape memory function of LPBF-processed NiTi GLSs. These findings have potential value for the future design of GLSs and the realization of shape memory function of NiTi components through laser AM.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11872080)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(Grant No.3192005)Taishan University Youth Teacher Science Foundation(Grant No.QN-01-201901).
文摘This paper presents a novel topology optimization method to design graded lattice structures to minimize the volume subject to displacement constraints based on the independent continuous mapping(ICM)method.First,the effective elastic properties of graded unit cells are analyzed by the strain energy-based homogenization method.A surrogate model using quartic polynomial interpolation is built to map the independent continuous topological variable to the effective elastic matrix of the unit cell and set up the relationship between the macroscale structure and microscale unit cells.Second,a lightweight topology optimization model is established,which can be transformed into an explicitly standard quadratic programming problem by sensitivity analysis and solved by dual sequential quadratic programming.Third,several numerical examples demonstrate that graded lattice structures have a better lightweight effect than uniform lattice structures,which validates the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed method.The results show that graded lattice structures become lighter with increasing displacement constraints.In addition,some diverse topological configurations are obtained.This method provides a reference for the graded lattice structure design and expands the application of the ICM method.
基金supported by the Technology Development Fund of the China Academy of Machinery Science and Technology(No.170221ZY01).
文摘As a new type of lightweight structure,metallic lattice structure has higher stiffness and strength to weight ratio.To freely obtain 316L lattice structures with designed cell structure and adjustable porosity,additive manufacturing combined with investment casting was conducted to fabricate the 316L lattice structures with Kelvin cell.The compression simulation of 316L lattice structures with different porosities was carried out by using the finite element method.The numerical simulation results were verified by compression experiment,and the simulated results were consistent with the compression tests.The compressive mechanical properties of 316L lattice structures are directly related to porosity and independent of strut diameters.The 316L lattice structures with Kelvin cell have a smooth stress-strain curve and obvious plastic platform,and the hump stress-strain curves are avoided.
文摘The increasing demand for energy absorbent structures,paired with the need for more efficient use of materials in a wide range of engineering fields,has led to an extensive range of designs in the porous forms of sandwiches,honeycomb,and foams.To achieve an even better performance,an ingenious solution is to learn how biological structures adjust their configurations to absorb energy without catastrophic failure.In this study,we have attempted to blend the shape freedom,offered by additive manufacturing techniques,with the biomimetic approach,to propose new lattice structures for energy absorbent applications.To this aim we have combined multiple bio-inspirational sources for the design of optimized configurations under compressive loads.Periodic lattice structures are fabricated based on the designed unit cell geometries and studied using experimental and computational strategies.The individual effect of each bio-inspired feature has been evaluated on the energy absorbance performance of the designed structure.Based on the design parameters of the lattices,a tuning between the strength and energy absorption could be obtained,paving the way for transition within a wide range of real-life applicative scenarios.
基金supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2021YFB1715400)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52105261)High-level Special Funds at the Southern University of Science and Technology(Grant No.G03034K003).
文摘The advent of laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)has provided an effective solution for fabricating lightweight structures with intricate designs that cannot be realized using other manufacturing methods.Lattice structures,however,which feature unique characteristics,pose greater challenges in the LPBF process than solid structures and exhibit more significant distortion.The underlying mechanisms and influencing factors of this distortion remain unclear,presenting a significant research gap.This study investigates the generation mechanism of residual stress in Ti-6Al-4V lattice structures during LPBF and examines how process and geometric parameters influence residual distortion.Lattice-type cantilever structures with various arm thicknesses and strut diameters were fabricated using different laser powers and scan patterns.The residual distortion after removal from the building substrate was measured using a non-contact coordinate-measuring machine.The results suggest that increasing the arm thickness,reducing the strut diameter,and employing a scanning pattern with interlayer rotation effectively reduce residual distortion.Among these factors,the scanning pattern had the most distinct impact,differing significantly from those affecting solid structures.P2(45°)scanning pattern resulted in the greatest residual distortion,approximately twice that of the least distorted pattern.Meanwhile,the laser power exerted a minor influence on the distortion of the lattice structures.These findings provide insights and guidance for fabricating lattice structures using the LPBF process,broadening its applications in aerospace,automotive,and other weight-sensitive industries.
文摘Modern additive manufacturing processes enable fabricating architected cellular materials of complex shape,which can be used for different purposes.Among them,lattice structures are increasingly used in applications requiring a compromise among lightness and suited mechanical properties,like improved energy absorption capacity and specific stiffness-to-weight and strength-to-weight ratios.A dedicated modeling strategy to assess the energy absorption capacity of lattice structures under uni-axial compression loading is presented in this work.The numerical model is developed in a non-linear framework accounting for the strain rate effect on the mechanical responses of the lattice structure.Four geometries,i.e.,cubic body centered cell,octet cell,rhombic-dodecahedron and truncated cuboctahedron 2+,are investigated.Specifically,the influence of the relative density of the representative volume element of each geometry,the strain-rate dependency of the bulk material and of the presence of the manufacturing process-induced geometrical imperfections on the energy absorption capacity of the lattice structure is investigated.The main outcome of this study points out the importance of correctly integrating geometrical imperfections into the modeling strategy when shock absorption applications are aimed for.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11925206,51988101,and 12272340)Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.LD21A020002).
文摘In order to comprehensively understand the mechanical behavior of biological entities and aerospace applications subjected to hypergravity environments,we delve into the impact of hypergravity on the equivalent compliance of cubic lattice structures.Capitalizing on the periodic spatial distribution,we employ a unit cell methodology to deduce the homogenized stress-strain relationship for the lattice structures,subsequently obtaining the associated equivalent compliance.The equivalent compliance can be conveniently reduced to instances without hypergravity influence.Furthermore,numerical simulations are executed to validate the derivations and to illustrate that hypergravity indeed affects the mechanical properties of lattice structures.We introduce a non-dimensional hypergravity factor,which quantifies the impact of hypergravity magnitude relative to the Young’s modulus of the base material.Our findings reveal that the hypergravity factor influences perpendicular compliance quadratically and parallel compliance linearly.Simultaneously,the perpendicular shear compliance remains unaffected,whereas the parallel shear compliance experiences an inverse effect.Additionally,the lattice structure transforms into a gradient material oriented in the hypergravity direction,consequently generating a scale effect.
基金National Hi-tech Research and Development Program of China(863 Program,Grant No.2015BAF04B00)China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation Program of China(CASIC Program,Grant No.461717)
文摘In order to solve the problem of substantial computational resources of lattice structure during optimization, a local relative density mapping(LRDM) method is proposed. The proposed method uses solid isotropic microstructures with penalization to optimize a model at the macroscopic scale. The local relative density information is obtained from the topology optimization result. The contour lines of an optimized model are extracted using a density contour approach, and the triangular mesh is generated using a mesh generator. A local mapping relationship between the elements’ relative density and the struts’ relative cross?sectional area is established to automatically determine the diameter of each individual strut in the lattice structures. The proposed LRDM method can be applied to local finite element meshes and local density elements, but it is also suitable for global ones. In addition, some cases are con?sidered in order to test the e ectiveness of the LRDM method. The results show that the solution time of the LRDM is lower than the RDM method by approximately 50%. The proposed method provides instructions for the design of more complex lattice structures.
基金This work was supported by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.3192005)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.11872080)Taishan University Youth Teacher Science Foundation(No.QN-01-201901).
文摘Hybrid lattice structures consisting of multiple microstructures have drawn much attention due to their excellent performance and extraordinary designability.This work puts forward a novel design scheme of lightweight hybrid lattice structures based on independent continuous mapping(ICM)method.First,the effective elastic properties of various microstructure configurations serve as a bridge between the macrostructure and the multiple microstructures by the homogenization theory.Second,a concurrent topology optimization model for seeking optimized macroscale topology and the specified microstructures is established and solved by a generalized multi-material interpolation formulation and sensitivity analysis.Third,several numerical examples show that hybrid lattice structures with different anisotropic configurations accomplish a better lightweight effect than those with various orthogonal configurations,which verifies the feasibility of the presented method.Hence,anisotropic configurations are more conducive to the sufficient utilization of constitutive material.The proposed scheme supplies a reference for the design of hybrid lattice structures and extends the application field of the ICM method.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11264007 and 61465003)
文摘The lattice structure image of a plasma standing wave in a Purcell cavity of silicon is observed. The plasma wave produced by the pulsed laser could be used to fabricate the micro-nanostructure of silicon. The plasma lattice structures induced by the nanosecond pulsed laser in the cavity may be similar to the Wigner crystal structure. It is interesting that the beautiful diffraction pattern could be observed in the plasma lattice structure. The radiation lifetime could be shortened to the nanosecond range throughout the entire spectral range and the relaxation time could be lengthened for higher emission efficiency in the Purcell cavity, which results in the fact that the plasmonic emission is stronger and its threshold is lower.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China (Grants Nos. 2017YFB0703200, 2016YFB0700500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grants Nos.51372203, 51332004, 51571166, 51972268 and 51761135032)the Foreign Talents Introduction and Academic Exchange Program (Grant No. B08040) for their financial supports
文摘Digital light processing technique was applied to manufacture alumina ceramic parts with two types of lattice structure units, i.e. vertex interconnect structure and edge structure. The internal porosity of the unit is 40%. The printed parts were sintered and the grain size is about 1.1 μm. The bending strength of the vertex interconnect structure is much larger than that of the edge structure. Materials genome initiative(MGI) aims to digital design and intelligent manufacture for advanced components. This research shows us an example to achieve this goal.
