The effect of trabecular chamfers on the compressive ductility of beetle elytron plates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmat.2021.104093
Abstract: Abstract Beetle elytron plates (BEPs) are a type of sandwich structure inspired by the internal architecture of beetle elytra and characterized by trabeculae (tube structure) in the core. BEPs are categorized into two types, end-… read more here.
Keywords: effect; beetle elytron; compressive ductility; ductility ... See more keywords
Compression properties of metal beetle elytron plates and the elementary unit of the trabecular-honeycomb core structure
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DOI: 10.1177/1099636217722823
Abstract: This paper investigates the mechanical properties of metal beetle elytron plates (a type of biomimetic sandwich structure) and the elementary unit of the trabecular-honeycomb core structure by compression experiments. The following conclusions are drawn: (1)… read more here.
Keywords: beetle elytron; elementary unit; core structure; structure ... See more keywords