Published Online:January 2025
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Structural Engineering
Product Type:Article
Product Code:IJSE030125
DOI:1111
Author Name:R D Deshpande and Karthik Shivanand Hiremath
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Subject/Domain:Engineering
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Pages:58-86
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. The study employs advanced FEM techniques to model (in SOLIDWORKS) and simulate hexagonal honeycomb configurations using composite materials (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 results provide valuable insights into optimizing honeycomb structures for enhanced performance in aerospace, automotive and civil engineering applications. The findings contribute to the intended model for four distinct types of material, and finally simulation findings are discussed.
Honeycombs are lightweight structures that can occur naturally or be intentionally designed.