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Design, Manufacturing, and Analysis of Periodic Three-Dimensional Cellular Materials for Energy Absorption
Autumn R Bernard1, Mostafa S A ElSayed1
1Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6, Canada.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 25, 2024
Summary
Cellular materials offer unique properties for various applications. This review synthesizes research on 3D cellular materials, highlighting energy absorption performance and identifying future research directions for material selection and design.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Solid Mechanics
Background:
- Cellular materials provide unique properties unattainable by monolithic materials.
- Their high specific strength, stiffness, and energy absorption make them suitable for diverse applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and present the open literature on the energy absorption of periodic three-dimensional cellular materials.
- To identify research gaps and suggest future research avenues.
Main Methods:
- Systematic cataloging of qualitative and quantitative data from 100 research papers.
- Analysis of parent material, manufacturing methods, cell topologies, and loading conditions.
- Compilation of numerical energy absorption data from 76 papers into property selection charts.
Main Results:
- Identified areas of extensive and limited research within the field.
- Highlighted significant overlap in energy absorption performance across different material categories and topologies.
- Presented data to aid researchers and industry professionals in preliminary design processes.
Conclusions:
- Periodic cellular materials offer significant potential for advanced applications.
- Further research is needed in classification systems, testing standards for additive manufacturing, and performance under complex loading conditions.
- The compiled data and charts serve as a valuable resource for future material development and selection.
