Energy Absorption Research Articles

A study of energy absorption properties of Heteromorphic TPMS and Multi-morphology TPMS under quasi-static compression

TPMS (Triply periodic minimal surface) has attracted significant attention recently because of its superior energy-absorbing properties. To improve its energy-absorbing performance and designability, a heteromorphic structure for TPMS is proposed. This structure is formed by the fusion of two kinds of TPMS and inherits the structural characteristics of both TPMS. We systematically investigate Heteromorphic TPMS and Multi-morphology TPMS using quasi-static compression tests and finite element simulations. The results showed that the Heteromorphic TPMS with Gyroid and Primitive fusion structure, which inherits the advantageous parts of Gyroid and Primitive, possesses a lower Peak Force. For instance, the SEA (Specific Energy Absorption) value increases by 24.4 %, and the CFE (Crush Force Efficiency) increases by 68.5 %. Heteromorphic TPMS with Gyroid and Diamond fusion can bring more flexible designability. Research on Multi-morphology TPMS showed that compared with a single structure, its energy absorption performance was better, and all structures had greatly improved CFE, making them more secure in practical applications. For Multi-morphology TPMS, the MulD&G (A structure that superimposes Diamond and Gyroid) has the highest energy absorption performance, with 76.3 % improvement in CFE compared to the single structure, and the formation of gradient energy absorption in Multi-morphology TPMS depends on the preferential deformation of the inferior structure.

A multi-bionic design strategy for modular energy absorption system based on interlocking suture integrated with Bouligand-like arranged perforations

Thin-walled tubes are widely used in the field of cushioning energy absorption as an ideal structural unit. However, the performance of the thin-walled tube system is greatly limited by the presence of redundant connection structures. To address these issues, a multi-bionic design strategy for high-performance modular system was developed in this work, which innovatively combines the robust joint structure of the interlocking suture with the efficient deformation mode of the Bouligand structures. In the design process, the suture-inspired system was studied separately, and its mechanical behaviors were investigated by FEM simulations and experiments. The results showed that the modular system has good structural scalability and tunable deformation mode, and can be adjusted on demand to accommodate different loads and geometric features. Furthermore, in order to reduce the weight and improve the deformation degree of the system, an optimization strategy inspired by the efficient deformation mode of the Bouligand structure was proposed by perforating a sequence of helix-arranged guide holes in the sidewalls of the tubes. The results showed that the double-helix perforated system can reduce the weight by 10% while increasing the specific energy absorption by 58% compared with the unperforated system. In addition, the specific energy absorption and energy absorption efficiency of the system are as high as 48.25 J/g and 56.17%, which is comparable to traditional honeycomb sandwich panels while retaining structural stability and adjustable performance. Therefore, this multi-bionic strategy can integrate the advantages of various natural structures and provide new insights for the design of high-performance protective systems.

Evaluation of compression behaviour of 316L SS Gyroid and Diamond structures using SLM process – Experimental programme under static and dynamic compression loadings

The relative comparison in terms of energy absorption efficiency for a set of 4 structures made of various Triply Periodic Minimal Surfaces (TPMS) topologies is experimentally investigated. These TPMS structures are printed by Selective Laser Melting AM process using 316L SS. The study is carried out in consideration of the effect of parameters such as relative density, compressive loading directions and loading rates, number of unit cells for Diamond and Gyroids TPMS both declined for Sheet and Skeletal topologies. The objective is to quantify their structural responses in terms of apparent stress and strain, dynamic enhancement and Specific Energy Absorbed (SEA) and to evaluate their structural integrity in terms of collapse stability. The results reveal that the Sheet pattern of TPMS structures with its constant wall thickness and uniform geometry exhibits better energy absorption capabilities than the Skeletal pattern. The Diamond family shows greater interest rather than the Gyroid family only in the case of the Sheet pattern. The increase in relative density from 20 to 30% is characterized by improved manufacturing quality, an increase in energy absorption capacity and more homogeneous progressive deformations during compression. On the whole, the set of TPMS geometries exhibits energy absorption capacities prior to those of other conventional cellular materials currently used for impact engineering applications. Finally, in a first approach, an original design methodology using charts can be developed to establish a link between the energy absorption capabilities and the design geometric parameters of TPMS structures.

Crushing behavior of GFRP composite-reinforced PVC tubes: Experimental testing and numerical simulation

This paper introduces glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP)-reinforced Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) tubes, both corrugated and non-corrugated, designed as energy absorber devices. The PVC tubes were externally and internally reinforced with GFRP composite oriented at ±45∘ and subjected to quasi-static axial compression tests. Results indicated that all reinforced tubes exhibited significantly higher load-bearing capacity, energy absorption capability, and crushing force efficiency compared to standard PVC tubes. Among the tested specimens, externally reinforced corrugated tubes demonstrated the highest specific energy absorption (SEA), surpassing other configurations by 17.5 kJ/kg when considering both pre- and post-crushing stages combined. However, these corrugated specimens showed instability during crushing, reflected in poor instantaneous crush force efficiency (iCFE) and the lowest iCFE among the composite tubes, with an average decrease of 43.59%.The corrugation notably increased the initial peak load, enhancing energy absorption in the pre-crushing stage without compromising the stability of crush force efficiency (CFE). Additionally, the combination of external and internal reinforcement significantly improved CFE and iCFE. Consequently, the PVC tubes combining corrugation with both external and internal reinforcement emerged as the best-performing configuration among all tested tubes.Furthermore, a 3D Finite Element (FE) model was developed using ABAQUS FE code with user-defined subroutines to simulate the crushing process. The constitutive models and numerical procedures employed are detailed. The FE model’s predictions showed a satisfactory correlation with experimental results, providing valuable insights into the crushing mechanics and offering a predictive tool for future design optimizations.

Investigating the mechanical properties and crashworthiness of hybrid PLA/GFRP composites fabricated using FDM-filament winding

The failure and crashworthiness performance of hybrid Polylactide (PLA)/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) composite tubes subjected to axial and radial quasistatic compression loads were investigated in the present study. The composite tubes are fabricated using hand lay-up and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)-filament winding processes. The crashworthiness performance was studied using parameters such as the peak load, energy absorption, crush load, crushing load efficiency, and specific energy absorption. The highest peak loads from the compression test results in the axial and radial directions are calculated using variations in the filament winding PLA/GFRP (FPG) specimen, whose values were 16130.50 N and 12077.33 N, respectively. The highest mean crush load is found in the material variation with the FPG specimen, which is 5734.43 J/mm for axial loading and 4886.75 J/mm for radial loading. The highest energy absorption (EA) value is found in the material variation with the FPG specimen, which is 262.18 J for axial direction loading and 94.02 J for radial direction loading. The highest specific energy absorption (SEA) value is found in the material variation with the specimen Filament Winding PLA/GFRP, which is 16.92 J/g for axial loading and 10.98 J/g for radial loading. There are three main types of failure of the composite: matrix cracking, fiber damage, and folding. The study showed that by combining Additive Manufacturing and composite lamination, the hybrid PLA/GFRP specimen outperformed the existing structures.

Comprehensive Influence of Dimensionless Wave Velocity and Expansion Ratio on Energy Absorption Characteristics of Variable Wavelength Traveling Wave Turbine

Based on the traveling wave motion of fish, this paper introduces a new type of variable wavelength traveling wave turbine that significantly differs from traditional turbine designs in its mechanical structure. By developing a two-dimensional traveling wavy plate model and conducting numerical simulations, this study investigates the relationship between the dimensionless wave velocity, variable wavelength coefficient, and expansion ratio, as well as their combined effects on the energy absorption characteristics of the variable wavelength traveling wave turbine. The results reveal that energy absorption efficiency peaks at an optimal dimensionless wave velocity, which is unaffected by changes in the variable wavelength coefficient. Furthermore, the expansion ratio significantly influences both the dimensionless wave velocity and the variable wavelength coefficient, with an optimal ratio of π* = 2.5 achieving 90.42% efficiency. The energy absorption characteristics of the plate with a larger variable wavelength coefficient are found to be constrained by the expansion ratio. Additional analysis reveals that flow characteristics, such as the pressure distribution, vortex street, and velocity field surrounding the traveling wavy plate, are closely related to its energy absorption performance. These findings provide valuable insights for the design of variable wavelength traveling wave turbine.

Crashworthiness analysis of splitting-expanding structures made from magnesium alloy

This paper aims to investigate the energy absorption performance of a splitting-expanding structure made from magnesium alloy through experimental investigations, computer simulations, and theoretical analyses. The results of the quasi-static compression test showed that the addition of the expansion deformation mode allowed the splitting-expanding structure to retain the excellent stroke efficiency exhibited by the splitting structure, while effectively improving the efficiency and stability of the structure’s energy absorption. The simulation results indicated that structural parameters, such as tube thickness (T), pre-cut depth (d), number of pre-cuts (N), and the friction coefficient between the die and tube (f), significantly influence the mechanical properties of the structure. An increase in ‘T’, ‘d’, and ‘f’, along with a decrease in ‘N’, resulted in an increase in both the mean crushing force and specific energy absorption of the structure. Increasing ‘d’ and decreasing ‘T’ and ‘f’ could effectively reduce the initial peak force of the structure. In addition, the load-carrying capacity of the structure decreased with an increase in ‘d’. However, as ‘T’ and ‘N’ increased, the change in the load-carrying capacity of the structure was non-monotonic. Therefore, selecting appropriate structural parameters was essential to achieve optimal overall performance of the structure. Finally, a theoretical model for the mean crushing force of the structure was established, taking into account both split deformation and expansion deformation. The error between theoretical and experimental results was less than 5%.

Ballistic performance of alumina/carbon fiber/aramid composite against impact of different projectile shapes

This study explores the ballistic performance of an alumina/carbon fibre/KevlarⓇ aramid composite panel against impacts from various projectile shapes, including ogive, conical, cylindrical, hemispherical, and 5.56 mm × 45 mm NATO rounds. The aim is to analyse the influence of projectile nose shape on penetration resistance and energy absorption, critical for defence and aerospace applications. Numerical simulations carried out in LS-DYNAⓇ, validated by experimental data, reveal that the ceramic layer effectively initiates projectile deceleration, while the fabric layers absorb the majority of the kinetic energy. Hemispherical projectiles exhibit minimal plastic deformation, highlighting the composite's optimal performance against this shape. In contrast, ogive projectiles demonstrate greater penetrative potential, challenging the composite's multi-layered defence. The study finds that approximately 90% of the kinetic energy is absorbed by the fabric backing, with a small portion absorbed through projectile deformation and ceramic cracking. These results underscore the importance of considering projectile deformation in simulations and suggest that the composite design is well-suited for enhancing protection against high-velocity impacts in defence and aerospace sectors.

SLM-printed lattice structures with tapered vertical struts: Design, simulation and experimentation

This study, designed new lattice structures using vertical struts that taper off. The degree of tapering was controlled using a parameter called “α”. To fabricate these structures, 3D-printing technology known as SLM (selected laser melting) was used. These lattice structures were also simulated using finite element analysis (FEA) and tested experimentally. The used material was 316L stainless steel. Stress–strain curves provided insights into their deformation behavior, revealing a noteworthy occurrence: the unloading modulus exceeded the loading modulus. The mechanical properties of these absolute and density-normalized lattice structures, demonstrated improvement with higher values of the shape parameter α. Yield stress increased by 31 %, loading modulus by 21 %, and energy absorption by 33 %. Specific yield stress improved by 24 %, and specific energy absorption increased by 27 %. While simulation and experimental results exhibited a correlation, they differed significantly in modulus estimation, with simulations overestimating it by more than 30 %.

Analysis of Sandwich Composite Subjected to Impact Loading for Enhanced Energy Absorption

Abstract Composite materials are engineered to achieve the balance of properties for a wide spectrum of applications. In the current work, PU foam is used as a core, and Epoxy E-Glass (UD) is used as a face sheet. Impact of sandwich composite with single core and double core are considered. The effect of energy absorption, contact force, residual velocity, and deformation on impact velocity are discussed. The phenomenon of perforation, penetration and rebounding was observed in 150 m/s, 130 m/s and 100 m/s respectively. The FE tool ANSYS is used for analysis. It was found double core sandwich composite absorbs more energy and even stiffer than single core sandwich composite.

ERICH4 is not involved in the assembly and secretion of intestinal lipoproteins

Background and AimsThe small intestine plays a central role in lipid metabolism, most notably the uptake of dietary fats that are packaged into chylomicrons and secreted into the circulation for utilisation by peripheral tissues. While microsomal triglyceride transfer protein (MTP) is known to play a key role in this pathway, the intracellular assembly, trafficking, and secretion of chylomicrons is incompletely understood. Methods and ResultsUsing human transcriptome datasets to find genes co-regulated with MTTP, we identified ERICH4 as a top hit. The gene encodes for glutamate-rich protein 4, a protein of unknown function. REACTOME gene-function prediction tools indicated that ERICH4 is involved in intestinal lipid metabolism. In addition, GWAS data point to a strong relationship between ERICH4 and plasma lipids. To validate ERICH4 as a lipid gene, we generated whole-body Erich4 knockout (Erich4-/-) mice. ERICH4 deficiency, however, did not result in changes in body weight and composition, food intake, circulating plasma lipids, energy absorption and excretion, and tissue weights compared to controls. Additionally, there were no morphological abnormalities seen in the small intestine. Challenging mice with a high-fat diet did not give rise to a phenotype either. ConclusionsDespite prediction tools indicating ERICH4 as a strong candidate gene in intestinal lipid metabolism, we here show that ERICH4 does not play a role in intestinal lipid metabolism in mice. It remains to be established whether ERICH4 plays a role in human lipid metabolism.

Enhanced SWIR Absorption in PMMA‐Coated TiN‐Based Metamaterial

AbstractAchieving highly efficient absorption in the short wavelength infrared (SWIR) spectral region is crucial for advancing numerous technologies. SWIR absorption enhances energy harvesting in solar cells, improves the sensitivity of infrared sensors, and enables precise control of thermal radiative properties in thermal emission devices. These advancements are essential for applications such as thermal imaging, night vision, and thermophotovoltaic systems. The study presents a simple, cost‐effective design of a polymer‐coated multilayer perfect absorber (MPA) metamaterial optimized for the SWIR spectral region. The proposed MPA structure is composed of four distinct layers: a top layer made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) polymer, a second layer featuring arrays of circular titanium nitride (TiN) disks, a dielectric middle layer consisting of a pure zinc oxide (ZnO) film, and a bottom metallic layer formed by a thin film of TiN. The results demonstrate that the MPA achieves near‐perfect absorption, with a remarkable 99% efficiency centered at a wavelength of 1.3 µm. The absorption properties are further investigated with respect to various structural parameters to ensure better performance of the absorber. These absorbers hold great promise for applications in energy absorption, infrared sensing, thermal emission, and related fields.

Towards gradient design of TPMS lattices and laser powder bed fusion processing– Role of laser strategies and lattice thickness

The ability to manufacture complex design geometries via Additive Manufacturing (AM) has led to a rapid growth in advancing the design methods, fabrication, and application of Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) lattices with minimal surface topologies. Due to its zero-mean curvature, TPMS lattices can be additively manufactured without any sacrificial support structures and offer both design and manufacturing engineers, unprecedented control over the local physical properties (surface area, relative density, etc.) and local mechanical properties (flexural strength, Young’s modulus, etc.). TPMS lattices are of high interest for a wide range of applications such as biomedical implants, energy absorption, and surface fluidic applications such as heat exchangers, and energy storage. Recent advancements in functionally graded TPMS lattice design by varying local lattice geometry has shown to result in different mechanical performance. However, there have been limited studies in understanding the functional grading of AM process conditions (e.g., Laser-Powder Bed Fusion in this study) and lattice sheet thickness to better map the design-processing conditions-properties. The goal of this study is to achieve similar mechanical properties in TPMS sheet lattices with two different TPMS sheet thicknesses by varying laser processing conditions (e.g., contour and hatch conditions in this study). Quasi-static tensile testing of solid samples with corresponding AM conditions and 3-point bending tests of TPMS lattices were performed in accordance with ASTM E8 and ASTM E290, respectively. It was observed that the flexural properties of the 0.75 mm and 0.25 mm TPMS lattices are similar and exhibit different properties with different scan strategies and speed variations under contour-only and hatch-only laser scanning strategies. Also, the 0.75 mm TPMS sheet lattices exhibited 79 % higher flexural stiffness than the 0.25 mm sheet lattices. It was also observed that this observed trend was reversed in the case of tensile properties. Findings from this study can provide new directions towards achieving gradient TPMS lattice designs with varying local mechanical performance by grading the laser scanning strategies to achieve desired mechanical properties and surface topologies.

The impact protection behavior of UHPC composite structure on RC columns

In order to prevent the reinforced concrete (RC) structures from being damaged under the overload impact, a new type of composite structure—ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC)–Bio-inspired honeycomb column thin-walled structure (BHTS) was designed in this paper. A scale model with a scaling factor of 1:10 was made. The experimental tests and numerical simulations of RC column and UHPC composite structure were carried out. By comparing the impact force, displacement, shear force, bending moment and energy absorption, the protective effect of the UHPC-BHTS composite structure on RC columns under lateral impact load was evaluated. Then, the failure process of RC column was analyzed, the UHPC-BHTS composite structure absorbed 76.42% of the impact kinetic energy under the higher energy input condition, the shear failure with large damage to the RC column can be converted into bending failure with small damage. At the same time, a new damage assessment method was used to evaluate the RC column. The results show that the RC column with UHPC-BHTS composite structure can effectively protects the RC column structural integrity under impact. The design and modeling methods in this research can provide a useful reference for anti-collision design in practical engineering.

Investigation on the energy absorption characteristics of novel graded auxetic re-entrant honeycombs

In this work, innovative graded auxetic re-entrant honeycombs constructed by adjusting the geometric parameters of a core unit cell are proposed, and their deformation modes and energy absorption characteristics with different impact speeds are systematically investigated. The novel graded design utilizes structural hierarchy on the meso-scale and functional gradient on the macro-scale. The numerical simulation models are verified by comparing the experimental results. The results show that compared with the ungraded honeycomb (URH), one of the graded honeycombs (GRHs), named GRH1, can greatly improve the specific energy absorption by 36.4%, 10.8%, and 6.00% for the quasi-static, low, and high-speed impact at a strain of 0.6. At the same time, the initial peak stress of GRH1 is decreased by 43.2% and 27.1% compared with that of URH for low and high-speed impact, respectively. It could be indicated that the GRH1 was an ideal energy-absorbing structure. This work provides a new route for designing graded auxetic honeycombs with enough insight to understand the deformation mechanism of the structures, which could be used in lightweight buffer protective systems.

Research on high-velocity ballistic impact of para-aramid sateen fabric with ZnO nanorods oriented to the development of soft body armor

This study introduces an innovative approach of utilizing ZnO nanorod growing technology to the sateen fabric in order to improve its ballistic performance. Through SEM, FTIR, XRD and XPS analyses, ZnO nanorods with majority length of 1000–1500 nm and fineness of 200–600 nm have been deposited on the surface of sateen fabric surface Compared the fabric with ZnO nanorods (S-11-Nrs) with its neat counterpart, the mechanical properties of S-11-Nrs are increased, especially the inter-filament friction and fabric tensile breaking strength. However, in the impact process, the number of filaments involved in the impact is reduced and the filaments are mainly failure by the shear action of the bullets. Due to these positive and negative effects, the energy absorption of S-11-Nrs displays inferior ballistic energy absorption. Nevertheless, at lower areal density, in the non-perforation test, S-11-Nrs presents less BFS and shows better resistance to the consecutive shotting process compared with the neat fabric. The reason is that the increase of inter-filament friction limits the movement of filaments and thus results in less BFS. In addition, the flexibility, air permeability and moisture permeability are still kept. This research offers valuable insights for the design and development of comfortable soft body armor.

Design and numerical investigation of the 3D reinforced re-entrant auxetic and hexagonal lattice structures for energy absorption properties

Lattice Structures (LS) are widely recognized for their light weight and excellent mechanical properties. In this study, strut reinforcement technique is applied to enhance the energy absorption properties of 3D re-entrant auxetic (Aux) and hexagonal (Hex) LS. Numerical investigation using finite element analysis (FEA) was carried out to understand the mechanical and energy absorption properties of the novel designs through quasi-static compression test. The uniaxial loading results of the reinforced designs were compared to the traditional 3D hexagonal and re-entrant auxetic LS. In order to numerically simulate the mechanical behaviour of 3D printed LS, mechanical properties of experimentally studied PA2200 matrix material (manufactured via additive manufacturing) was used. Study of the mechanical behaviour of the 3D printed LS parts is essential because additive manufacturing has the capacity to fabricate the complex LS compared to conventional manufacturing processes, and innovative LS design can provide high specific strength of parts. The stress–strain and energy absorption curve results indicate that the purposed new designs are excellent choice for energy absorption properties at large strain. The findings of this study contribute towards the novel design of 3D hexagonal and re-entrant auxetic LS for superior mechanical strength and specific energy absorption properties.

Dynamic compressive behavior of functionally graded triply periodic minimal surface meta-structures

Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) lattice structures have gained considerable attention because of their light weight, high strength, and excellent energy absorption capabilities. However, the effect of the amplitude that can control the topological morphology of a TPMS on the dynamic properties of the TPMS structure is not yet fully understood, as previous studies have focused on the relative density and size as well as their quasi-static mechanical properties. In this study, three types of uniform sheet-based TPMS structures with different amplitudes and three types of functionally graded sheet-based TPMS structures were proposed. Experiments and numerical simulations were conducted under quasi-static and dynamic loading conditions. Six types of TPMS lattice structures made of 316L stainless steel were manufactured via powder bed fusion. Quasi-static compression tests were performed at a strain rate of 0.001 s⁻¹. The experimental results indicate that increasing the amplitude can increase the elastic modulus, plateau stress, and energy absorption capacity of a structure. Moreover, the functional gradient amplitude structure has a higher energy absorption capacity, and the structures with line and log gradient strategies improved by 17.38% and 35.43%, respectively, compared to the uniform structure with an amplitude of 1. Additionally, an idealized rigid-linear plastic hardening (R-LPH) model was proposed to predict the mechanical response of the structures. The finite element method (FEM) was used to construct dynamic compression numerical models, and their validity was verified through split Hopkinson pressure bar (SHPB) tests at a strain rate of 695 s⁻¹. The mechanical response, deformation modes, and stress enhancement effects of the structures under dynamic compression were systematically studied. The results show that the mechanical performance and energy absorption capacity of the structures under dynamic impact loading increase with increasing strain rate. The critical velocity for the transition from the quasi-static mode to the impact mode increases with amplitude. For strain rates below 6000 s⁻¹, the strain rate effect is the main factor influencing the dynamic stress enhancement. As the strain rate continues to increase, the dynamic stress enhancement results from the combined effects of inertia and strain rate, with inertia effects gradually becoming the dominant factor. This study shows that functional gradient TPMS meta-structures have excellent mechanical and energy absorbing properties under quasi-static compression and dynamic compression, with potential applications in passive safety protection.

Dynamic behaviour and failure mechanism of bamboo scrimber panels under single and repeated impacts: Experimental tests

Bamboo scrimber, as a renewable and sustainable material engineered from bamboo, is inevitably subjected to impact loadings in engineering applications. To study the dynamic behaviour and failure mechanism of bamboo scrimber panels under low-velocity impact, a series of drop hammer impact tests were conducted on 36 panels. The peak force, deformation and energy absorption of bamboo scrimber panels were obtained and analysed. The influence of impact energy, impactor shape and impact angle on the dynamic behaviour of panels was quantitatively characterised. Besides, based on test observations and microscopic views, the failure mechanism of bamboo scrimber panels under different impact types was revealed, including the energy absorption mechanism through fibre fracture, fibre debonding, fibre pull-out and matrix failure. Test results showed that with increasing impact energy, the peak force of panels impacted by the spherical and flat impactors increased, while that of panels impacted by the wedge impactor did not vary significantly. The deformation and energy absorption of panels also increased with increasing impact energy. Notably, the impactor shape obviously influenced the dynamic behaviour of panels, causing a higher peak force of panels impacted by the flat impactor and a larger deformation of panels impacted by the wedge impactor. The failure mechanism of panels depended highly on the impact energy and the impactor shape. Finally, a comparative study of single versus repeated impacts revealed that the deformation of bamboo scrimber panels under repeated impacts was less than that of panels under a single impact when the same amount of energy was imposed to the panel. This study provided a basis for the use of bamboo scrimber to resist impact loadings.

Quasi-static crushing response of a novel triaxial isotropy mechanical metamaterial with dual-platform property

A novel triaxial isotropy origami metamaterial with dual-platform is proposed by combining the tachi tubes and the honeycomb structures. Crushing responses of the hexahedral metamaterial under quasi-static compression load are investigated through experimental tests and numerical simulations. Experimental and numerical results reveal that the hexahedral metamaterial sample shows three deformation modes. Meanwhile, the numerical predictions of deformation modes and locations agree very well with the experimental results. Moreover, the effect of aspect ratio, thickness-to-span ratio, angle on the deformation mode, peak stress, plateau stress of different stages, and specific energy absorption (SEAM, SEAV) is investigated. Finally, the proposed metamaterial is compared with traditional honeycomb. The numerical results demonstrate that the SEAM of the hexahedral metamaterial is 90.6% of the traditional honeycomb in the Z-direction. However, during X/Y-direction compression, the energy absorption capacity of the hexahedral metamaterial is 13.0 and 12.2 times that of the traditional honeycomb, respectively.