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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES
Volume 39, Issue 15, Pages 4093-4115Publisher
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/S0020-7683(02)00241-X
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ultralight; octet-truss; periodic; sandwich panels; multifunctional
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Theoretical Studies have indicated that truss core panels with a tetragonal topology Support bending and compression loads at lower weight than competing concepts. The goal of this Study is to validate this prediction by implementing an experimental protocol that probes the key mechanical characteristics while addressing node eccentricity and Structural robustness. For this purpose, panels have been fabricated from a beryllium-copper alloy using a rapid prototyping approach and investment casting. Measurements were performed on these panels in flexure, shear and compression. Numerical simulations were conducted for these same configurations. The measurements reveal complete consistency with the stiffness and limit load predictions, as well as providing a vivid illustration of asymmetric Structural responses that arises because the bending behavior of optimized panels is dependent on truss orientation. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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