Simulated effect on the compressive and shear mechanical properties of bionic integrated honeycomb plates

Mater Sci Eng C Mater Biol Appl. 2015 May:50:286-93. doi: 10.1016/j.msec.2015.02.011. Epub 2015 Feb 11.

Abstract

Honeycomb plates can be applied in many fields, including furniture manufacturing, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, transportation and aerospace. In the present study, we discuss the simulated effect on the mechanical properties of bionic integrated honeycomb plates by investigating the compressive and shear failure modes and the mechanical properties of trabeculae reinforced by long or short fibers. The results indicate that the simulated effect represents approximately 80% and 70% of the compressive and shear strengths, respectively. Compared with existing bionic samples, the mass-specific strength was significantly improved. Therefore, this integrated honeycomb technology remains the most effective method for the trial manufacturing of bionic integrated honeycomb plates. The simulated effect of the compressive rigidity is approximately 85%. The short-fiber trabeculae have an advantage over the long-fiber trabeculae in terms of shear rigidity, which provides new evidence for the application of integrated bionic honeycomb plates.

Keywords: Basalt fiber; Bionic material; Honeycomb; Lightweight composite; Mechanical properties.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bionics / methods*
  • Compressive Strength*
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Phenomena*
  • Shear Strength*
  • Silicates / chemistry
  • Stress, Mechanical*

Substances

  • Silicates
  • basalt