Inspired by sonic engineering, locally resonant metamaterials have attracted much attention
from researchers in civil engineering for their unique characteristics of stress wave …

Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) sandwich panels have superior characteristics,
including lightweight and extraordinary mechanical properties, so that they are widely …

Achieving superior properties of vibration suppression at low-frequency range, yet with high
load-bearing capabilities in lightweight structural designs is still a challenge. In this work, we …

In this paper, a new type of three-dimensional (3D) truss-lattice structures for low-frequency
and broadband elastic wave absorption is proposed. The local resonance mechanism used …

The object of research is the statically determinate cantilever truss. The trass consists of
rectangular panels with downward diagonal beams. The truss has two supports, one of …

Pyramidal lattice sandwich structure (PLSS) exhibits high stiffness and strength-to-weight
ratio which can be effectively utilized for designing light-weight load bearing structures for …

Realizing superior mechanical performance and outstanding multifunction features, yet with
lightweight configuration, simultaneously, has been always a fundamental challenge. Here …

Elastic metamaterials exhibit a significant potential in wave attenuation and impact
mitigation application owing to their unusual dynamic performance. This work is aimed at …

This study investigates the impact response and damage mechanisms of composite
sandwich structures in arctic condition. Carbon fiber reinforced composite sandwich panels …

Sandwich core materials that offer superior mechanical properties at minimum weight are
essential in designing high-performance sandwich structures. Hierarchical materials are …