Mechanical behavior and energy absorption characteristics of a biomimetic multi-layer ring-stiffened thin-walled tube with density gradient under impact loading
Published online on January 30, 2026
Abstract
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part L: Journal of Materials: Design and Applications, Ahead of Print.
Biomimetic design offers an effective pathway to enhance the impact resistance of lightweight thin-walled structures in automotive and aerospace engineering. In this study, a novel biomimetic tubular structure (BTS) inspired by the lotus stem's unique ...
Biomimetic design offers an effective pathway to enhance the impact resistance of lightweight thin-walled structures in automotive and aerospace engineering. In this study, a novel biomimetic tubular structure (BTS) inspired by the lotus stem's unique ...