Bio-inspired Sponge Lattice Structure

Stable energy absorption under high strain rate

Compared with frame lattice structures, this sponge lattice structure exhibits stable mechanical responses under quasi-static and dynamic loadings, and shows auxetic behavior under static and low-speed impact.

Song, Weidong · Feng, Genzhu · Yu, Guoji · Gaoquan, Shi · Xiao, Lijun

International Journal of Impact Engineering 2023

Advantages

Stable mechanical response under quasi-static and dynamic loadings compared with frame lattice structure

Auxeticity observed under static and low-speed impact

Higher plateau stress than frame lattice structure under dynamic loading