Design and evaluation of two proposed hybrid FCC-BCC lattice structures for enhanced mechanical performance

Lattice structures are an innovative solution to increase the strength-to-weight ratio of a structure. In this study, two polymeric hybrid lattice structures—''FRB'' (a heterogenous structure which is indeed a BCC structure reinforced by FCC unit cells dispersed in a way to form...

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Main Authors: Shayan Rahimi, Mohsen Asghari
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Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
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description Lattice structures are an innovative solution to increase the strength-to-weight ratio of a structure. In this study, two polymeric hybrid lattice structures—''FRB'' (a heterogenous structure which is indeed a BCC structure reinforced by FCC unit cells dispersed in a way to form a chessboard pattern in each layer) and the ''Multifunctional'' (a homogenous structure whose unit cells are a combination of FCC and BCC unit cells where their central nodes are connected)—are proposed, fabricated via liquid crystal display 3D printing technique, and their mechanical characteristics are evaluated under quasi-static loading, experimentally and numerically. The results indicate a 15.71 % increase in compressive strength and a 103.75 % improvement in volumetric energy absorption for the FRB structure compared to BCC. The Multifunctional structure revealed a 74.30 % increase in compressive strength along with a 111.30 % improvement in volumetric energy absorption compared to BCC, though it exhibited a 13.33 % decrease in specific energy absorption compared to the FCC structure. Both the proposed designs have merits; the FRB structure suitable for lightweight energy absorption and the Multifunctional structure appropriate for high load-bearing applications where the overall weight is not the primary concern.
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spelling doaj-art-f7a6c74690d7444293bef68567bd96ac2025-01-17T04:49:52ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402025-01-01111e40911Design and evaluation of two proposed hybrid FCC-BCC lattice structures for enhanced mechanical performanceShayan Rahimi0Mohsen Asghari1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, IranCorresponding author.; Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, IranLattice structures are an innovative solution to increase the strength-to-weight ratio of a structure. In this study, two polymeric hybrid lattice structures—''FRB'' (a heterogenous structure which is indeed a BCC structure reinforced by FCC unit cells dispersed in a way to form a chessboard pattern in each layer) and the ''Multifunctional'' (a homogenous structure whose unit cells are a combination of FCC and BCC unit cells where their central nodes are connected)—are proposed, fabricated via liquid crystal display 3D printing technique, and their mechanical characteristics are evaluated under quasi-static loading, experimentally and numerically. The results indicate a 15.71 % increase in compressive strength and a 103.75 % improvement in volumetric energy absorption for the FRB structure compared to BCC. The Multifunctional structure revealed a 74.30 % increase in compressive strength along with a 111.30 % improvement in volumetric energy absorption compared to BCC, though it exhibited a 13.33 % decrease in specific energy absorption compared to the FCC structure. Both the proposed designs have merits; the FRB structure suitable for lightweight energy absorption and the Multifunctional structure appropriate for high load-bearing applications where the overall weight is not the primary concern.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024169423Lattice structuresMetamaterialsHybrid designLiquid crystal displayFinite element analysis
spellingShingle Shayan Rahimi
Mohsen Asghari
Design and evaluation of two proposed hybrid FCC-BCC lattice structures for enhanced mechanical performance
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Lattice structures
Metamaterials
Hybrid design
Liquid crystal display
Finite element analysis
title Design and evaluation of two proposed hybrid FCC-BCC lattice structures for enhanced mechanical performance
title_full Design and evaluation of two proposed hybrid FCC-BCC lattice structures for enhanced mechanical performance
title_fullStr Design and evaluation of two proposed hybrid FCC-BCC lattice structures for enhanced mechanical performance
title_full_unstemmed Design and evaluation of two proposed hybrid FCC-BCC lattice structures for enhanced mechanical performance
title_short Design and evaluation of two proposed hybrid FCC-BCC lattice structures for enhanced mechanical performance
title_sort design and evaluation of two proposed hybrid fcc bcc lattice structures for enhanced mechanical performance
topic Lattice structures
Metamaterials
Hybrid design
Liquid crystal display
Finite element analysis
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024169423
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