Abstract: The dynamic behavior of sandwich columns with aluminum face-sheets and hexagonal honeycomb core under axial low-velocity impact is investigated experimentally and theoretically. In the impact tests, two typical competing ...

Abstract: Soft materials including elastomers and gels are widely used in applications of energy absorption, soft robotics, bioengineering, and medical instruments. For many soft materials subject to loading and unloading cycles, ...

Abstract: The failure behavior of geometrically asymmetric sandwich beams with a metal foam core is analytically and experimentally investigated. New initial failure modes of the asymmetric sandwich beams are observed under threepoint ...

Abstract: In nature, hair-like whiskers are used to detect surrounding information, such as surface texture and air flow field. The detection requires a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between whisker deformation and ...