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Quasi-Static and Low-Velocity Impact Response of 3D Printed Plates Using Bio-Inspired Tool Paths

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The study of biomimetics allows for the creation of various structures inspired by nature. This work investigates the impact of using a bio-inspired tool path for manufacturing porous plates via 3D printing. The Bouligand (or plywood-like) structure is prevalent in several biological components. Structures that mimicked the Bouligand design concerning the tool path were printed and compared to uniform plates produced with a rectilinear pattern through mechanical testing. Quasi-static and dynamic tests were conducted on specimens with infill densities ranging from 25% to 100%. Results indicated that the Bouligand pattern displayed superior specific energy absorption at 75% infill density. This bio-inspired path pattern also provided excellent elongation during quasi-static and dynamic failure-the fracture pattern of the bio-inspired path adhered to the Bouligand structure. In contrast, brittle failure was demonstrated by the specimen with a rectilinear pattern at varying infill percentages, while the bio-inspired pattern enhanced the toughness of the polymer specimens.

Source: Biomimetics

DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics10030135

Authors: Muhammed Kamrul Islam, Paul J. Hazell, Hongxu Wang, Juan P. Escobedo, Harun Chowdhury

Institution: UNSW Canberra

Language: English

Topic: Cellular and Composite Structures

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,654