Adaptive twisting metamaterials reveal tuneable stiffness and energy absorption in engineered lattices, suggesting advancements for energy-absorbing systems.
Key Points
To explore how twisting metamaterials can provide mechanical adaptivity for improved energy absorption.
Developed a platform utilizing multiscale modelling and additive manufacturing.
Conducted experiments to assess mechanical performance under controlled torsion.
Analyzed gyroid structures for their tuneable stiffness and energy absorption capacities.
Demonstrated that controlled torsion can significantly alter stiffness and energy absorption.
Showed gyroid structures can collapse under stress while mitigating impacts effectively.
Indicated potential applications in automotive, aerospace, rail, and defense sectors.