Published Online:October 2024
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Structural Engineering
Product Type:Article
Product Code:IJSE041024
Author Name:R D Deshpande and Devendra R Shinde
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Subject/Domain:Engineering
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Pages:19
The paper presents a finite element method (FEM) analysis of composite hexagonal honeycomb structures, which are widely used in various engineering applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and energy absorption capabilities. The primary objective is to investigate the mechanical behavior and performance of these structures under loading conditions. By employing advanced FEM techniques, a model in SolidWorks is created, and the hexagonal honeycomb configurations are simulated using composite materials and Hypermesh to understand their stress distribution, deformation characteristics and failure mechanisms. The study includes parametric analysis to evaluate the effects of various factors such as cell wall thickness, material properties and geometric dimensions on the overall structural integrity. The findings provide valuable insights into optimizing honeycomb structures for enhanced performance in aerospace, automotive and civil engineering applications and contribute a model for four distinct types of material.
Honeycombs are lightweight structures that occur naturally or intentionally designed. These geometrically diverse structures find a wide range of engineering applications, with prominent shapes including hexagonal, circular, square, rectangular, columnar, and sinusoidal.