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Denys Baranovskyi1, Pawel Wysmulski2, Patryk Rozylo2
1Faculty of Mechanics and Technology, Rzeszow University of Technology, 4 Kwiatkowskiego Street, 37-450 Stalowa Wola, Poland.
Abstract:
This paper presents the results of an experimental study on the buckling and failure behavior of thin-walled square columns made from PLA and PETG polymers using FDM 3D printing technology. Thin-walled square columns made from thermoplastic materials, intended for use in lightweight load-bearing applications such as structural supports in transportation, construction, and mechanical assemblies, were tested under axial compression from the onset of buckling to complete failure. The novelty of this work lies in the application of an interdisciplinary experimental approach to the analysis of the behavior of thin-walled columns made of PLA and PETG materials during FDM 3D printing under compression until complete failure, as well as the use of acoustic and optical diagnostic methods for a comprehensive assessment of damage. The experimental results are as follows: Buckling load (N): PLA-1175 ± 32, PETG1-1910 ± 34, PETG2-1315 ± 27. Ultimate load (N): PLA-2770, PETG1-4077, PETG2-2847. Maximum strain: PLA-11.35%, PETG1-11.77%, PETG2-10.99%. Among the tested materials, PETG1 exhibited the highest resistance and energy absorption capacity upon failure, making it a favorable choice for manufacturing 3D-printed load-bearing columns.
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