Compression behaviour of bio-inspired honeycomb reinforced starfish shape structures using 3D printing technology

The bio-inspired structure (e.g., honeycomb) has been studied for its ability to absorb energy and its high strength. The cell size and wall thickness are the main elements that alter the structural ability to withstand load and pressure. Moreover, adding a secondary structure can increase the compr...

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Main Authors: Syed Abdullah, Syed Ahmad Saufi, Mohamed Yusoff, Mohd Zuhri, Mohammad Reza, Lalegani Dezaki, Salit, Mohd Sapuan, R. A., Ilyas, As'arry, Azizan, Mohd Ariffin, Mohd Khairol Anuar, M., Bodaghi
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Published: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021
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author Syed Abdullah, Syed Ahmad Saufi
Mohamed Yusoff, Mohd Zuhri
Mohammad Reza, Lalegani Dezaki
Salit, Mohd Sapuan
R. A., Ilyas
As'arry, Azizan
Mohd Ariffin, Mohd Khairol Anuar
M., Bodaghi
author_facet Syed Abdullah, Syed Ahmad Saufi
Mohamed Yusoff, Mohd Zuhri
Mohammad Reza, Lalegani Dezaki
Salit, Mohd Sapuan
R. A., Ilyas
As'arry, Azizan
Mohd Ariffin, Mohd Khairol Anuar
M., Bodaghi
author_sort Syed Abdullah, Syed Ahmad Saufi
collection UPM
description The bio-inspired structure (e.g., honeycomb) has been studied for its ability to absorb energy and its high strength. The cell size and wall thickness are the main elements that alter the structural ability to withstand load and pressure. Moreover, adding a secondary structure can increase the compressive strength and energy absorption (EA) capability. In this study, the bio-inspired structures are fabricated by fused deposition modelling (FDM) technology using polylactic acid (PLA) material. Samples are printed in the shape of a honeycomb structure, and a starfish shape is used as its reinforcement. Hence, this study focuses on the compression strength and EA of different cell sizes of 20 and 30 mm with different wall thicknesses ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 mm. Subsequently, the deformation and failure of the structures are determined under the compression loading. It is found that the smaller cell size with smaller wall thickness offered a crush efficiency of 69% as compared to their larger cell size with thicker wall thickness counterparts. It is observed that for a 20 mm cell size, the EA and maximum peak load increase, respectively, when the wall thickness increases. It can be concluded that the compression strength and EA capability increase gradually as the cell size and wall thickness increase.
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spelling upm.eprints-964892023-01-11T08:47:32Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/96489/ Compression behaviour of bio-inspired honeycomb reinforced starfish shape structures using 3D printing technology Syed Abdullah, Syed Ahmad Saufi Mohamed Yusoff, Mohd Zuhri Mohammad Reza, Lalegani Dezaki Salit, Mohd Sapuan R. A., Ilyas As'arry, Azizan Mohd Ariffin, Mohd Khairol Anuar M., Bodaghi The bio-inspired structure (e.g., honeycomb) has been studied for its ability to absorb energy and its high strength. The cell size and wall thickness are the main elements that alter the structural ability to withstand load and pressure. Moreover, adding a secondary structure can increase the compressive strength and energy absorption (EA) capability. In this study, the bio-inspired structures are fabricated by fused deposition modelling (FDM) technology using polylactic acid (PLA) material. Samples are printed in the shape of a honeycomb structure, and a starfish shape is used as its reinforcement. Hence, this study focuses on the compression strength and EA of different cell sizes of 20 and 30 mm with different wall thicknesses ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 mm. Subsequently, the deformation and failure of the structures are determined under the compression loading. It is found that the smaller cell size with smaller wall thickness offered a crush efficiency of 69% as compared to their larger cell size with thicker wall thickness counterparts. It is observed that for a 20 mm cell size, the EA and maximum peak load increase, respectively, when the wall thickness increases. It can be concluded that the compression strength and EA capability increase gradually as the cell size and wall thickness increase. Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2021 Article PeerReviewed Syed Abdullah, Syed Ahmad Saufi and Mohamed Yusoff, Mohd Zuhri and Mohammad Reza, Lalegani Dezaki and Salit, Mohd Sapuan and R. A., Ilyas and As'arry, Azizan and Mohd Ariffin, Mohd Khairol Anuar and M., Bodaghi (2021) Compression behaviour of bio-inspired honeycomb reinforced starfish shape structures using 3D printing technology. Polymers, 13 (24). pp. 1-17. ISSN 2073-4360 https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/13/24/4388 10.3390/polym13244388
spellingShingle Syed Abdullah, Syed Ahmad Saufi
Mohamed Yusoff, Mohd Zuhri
Mohammad Reza, Lalegani Dezaki
Salit, Mohd Sapuan
R. A., Ilyas
As'arry, Azizan
Mohd Ariffin, Mohd Khairol Anuar
M., Bodaghi
Compression behaviour of bio-inspired honeycomb reinforced starfish shape structures using 3D printing technology
title Compression behaviour of bio-inspired honeycomb reinforced starfish shape structures using 3D printing technology
title_full Compression behaviour of bio-inspired honeycomb reinforced starfish shape structures using 3D printing technology
title_fullStr Compression behaviour of bio-inspired honeycomb reinforced starfish shape structures using 3D printing technology
title_full_unstemmed Compression behaviour of bio-inspired honeycomb reinforced starfish shape structures using 3D printing technology
title_short Compression behaviour of bio-inspired honeycomb reinforced starfish shape structures using 3D printing technology
title_sort compression behaviour of bio inspired honeycomb reinforced starfish shape structures using 3d printing technology
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