Abstract: The failure behavior of the syntactic foams is investigated based on a threedimensional (3D) micromechanical finite element (FE) model, by varying the volume fraction, the wall thickness of the hollow particles, and the ...

Abstract: As fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites are often cured from stress-free high temperature, when subjected to ambient temperature, both the mismatch of the coefficient of linear thermal expansion between the fiber and ...

Abstract: Microbond tests have been widely used for studying the interfacial mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced composites. However, experimental results reveal that the interfacial shear strength (IFSS) depends on the length ...

Abstract: Energy absorption structures are widely used in many scenarios. Thin-walled members have been heavily employed to absorb impact energy. This paper presents a novel, Ron Resch origami pattern inspired energy absorption ...