Energy absorption characteristics of asymmetric tree-like fractal gradient hierarchical structures

Abstract

Bionic gradient hierarchy design as a design method that can effectively improve the structural crashworthiness, but its current research only focuses on the symmetric fractal method related to the discussion. In view of this, this article carries out the innovative design and research of asymmetric tree-like fractal gradient hierarchy structure (ATFGHS). The results show that the crashworthiness of the structure can be greatly improved by using the asymmetric tree-like fractal gradient hierarchy design method. Specifically, the ATFGHS-P3 showed a 98% increase in energy absorption (EA), a 98% increase in specific energy absorption (SEA), and an 84% increase in crush force efficiency (CFE) compared to a conventional hexagonal multicellular tube. The completion of this study provides valuable insights into the design and optimization of novel lightweight thin-walled energy-absorbing structures.