Quasi-static Compression Experiments Research Articles

Nonlinear Mechanical Properties of Irregular Architected Materials

Abstract Architected materials have received increasing attention due to their exotic mechanical properties including ultra-high stiffness-to-weight ratio, strength, energy absorption, and toughness. Typically, their mechanical properties and deformation behavior arise from the periodically tessellated unit cells. Although periodicity in conventional architected materials promises homogeneity and predictability in mechanical behaviors, it imposes a strong restriction on the design space of architected materials. Inspired by biomaterials, aperiodic and disordered designs significantly expand the design space and have been proven effective in controlling and optimizing linear elastic properties. Taking a step further, here we focus on the nonlinear properties of irregular lattice materials under large deformation, including the stress–strain curve and specific energy absorption. Such materials are generated by a nature-inspired virtual growth program that assembles predefined geometric building blocks in a stochastic yet controllable manner. The nonlinear properties are analyzed through quasi-static compression experiments and large-scale numerical simulations. Based on the well-agreed experimental and numerical results, through the lens of machine learning techniques, the nonlinear properties show a strong correlation with the appearance frequency of the building blocks and their local connectivity, regardless of the nondeterministic nature of the microstructures. A practical constitutive model is proposed for future developments such as generative design and engineering application. Our research offers valuable insights and serves as an inspiration for deeper exploration into the intricate structure–property relationships within materials with aperiodic and disordered microstructures.

Compressive behavior of improved star-shaped honeycomb multi-cell structures: Experiments and simulations

Honeycomb materials are considered ultra-light materials with excellent mechanical properties due to their unique cellular structure. Their high strength, low density, and excellent energy-absorbing abilities have led to their widespread application in various fields. The star cellular structure is a classical cellular structure proposed by many scholars, exhibiting a negative Poisson’s ratio effect. However, due to the susceptibility of the star-shaped units and the vertical supporting rods at the joints to local instability and stress concentration under compressive loads, the buckling of the supporting rods can induce lateral displacement, thereby compromising the overall structural integrity and performance. To address this phenomenon, this study eliminates the supporting rods from the star-shaped structure, specimens of the Improved Star-Shaped Honeycomb (ISSH) were fabricated using Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) technology, followed by uniaxial quasi-static compression experiments and finite element simulations, followed by uniaxial quasi-static compression experiments and finite element simulations. The study investigates whether changes in geometric parameters can enhance the tunability of the structure for different application scenarios. The results reveal that the rod-free star-shaped structure exhibits higher stiffness and strength, and variations in wall thickness and angular parameters significantly influence the structural performance and deformation failure mechanisms. This study enriches the research on star-shaped honeycomb structures.

A Novel Approach for Fabricating In Situ Aluminum Foam‐Filled Carbon Steel Tubes via Hot‐Dip Aluminizing

Herein, a new process combining hot‐dip aluminizing (HDA) technology with melt foaming method is developed to prepare in situ aluminum foam‐filled AISI 1020 tubes with metallurgical bonding which has the advantages of low production cost and wide range of product sizes. Detailed microstructural characterization is performed at the foam/tube interface of in situ foam‐filled tubes (FFTs). Quasistatic compressive experiments are carried out to investigate deformation behavior and mechanical properties of ex situ and in situ FFTs with and without HDA pretreatment (in situ‐HDA FFTs and in situ‐without HDA FFTs). The results indicate that HDA pretreatment effectively improves the wettability between the steel tube and the aluminum melt, enhancing the interfacial bonding quality between the two. Under compressive loading, in situ‐HDA FFTs axially deform in an efficient mixed mode, showing superior energy absorption capability as compared to the empty heat treatment (empty‐HT) tubes. Specifically, in situ‐HDA FFTs have the highest specific energy absorption of an average of 16.6 kJ kg−1 which is 13% higher than the average value of ex situ‐HT FFTs.

Study on the mechanical properties of the thin-walled double circular tube filled with a novel NPR lattice core based on the concave rotating mechanism

Abstract This study presents a thin-walled double circular tube filled with a novel negative Poisson’s ratio(NPR) lattice core based on the concave rotating mechanism. The unit cell of the NPR lattice core is constructed by replacing each inclined side of a concave hexagon with a smaller concave hexagon with an identical geometry aspect ratio. The single cell is arrayed to obtain a two-dimensional honeycomb structure, and then curling and mirroring operations are utilized to get a circular tube structure. Compressive deformation and load-displacement response of NPR lattice core with different concave angles are analyzed by FEM. To validate with numerical results, the NPR lattice core samples are prepared using 3D printing technology and subjected to quasi-static uniaxial compression experiments. Then, the thin-walled double circular tube filled with the NPR lattice core(FDCT) is established. The load-displacement relationship and energy absorption characteristics are analyzed, and the effects of two angle parameters on the specific energy absorption of the structure are discussed. The results show that an increase in the concave angle decreases the rigidity of the NPR lattice core. When subject to compression, all models show NPR effects, with minimum and maximum Poisson's ratios of -0.29 and -0.5, respectively. For FDCT, it is found that the interaction between the core layer and the tube wall enhances the structure's energy absorption performance. Changes in the core layer angle parameters affect the energy absorption of the FDCT structure, where increasing the concave angle improves the energy absorption efficiency of the structure. In contrast, the effect of the rotational angle is not significant.

In-plane impact characteristics of missing rib type anti-tri-chiral honeycomb

Previous studies have demonstrated that antichiral honeycomb materials exhibit superior mechanical properties and energy-absorbing characteristics compared to conventional hexagonal honeycomb materials. To further explore the impact resistance of antichiral honeycomb and enhance its energy-absorbing capacity, this paper introduces a novel missing rib type anti-tri-chiral honeycomb (MATCH). Derived from the original anti-tri-chiral honeycomb (ATCH), the MATCH design replaces the V-element cell wall with a circular cell wall. This paper conducts quasi-static compression experiments on 3D-printed MATCH specimens, employing a method that integrates experimental data and numerical simulation. The validity of the MATCH model is confirmed using the ABAQUS simulation software. The deformation modes of MATCH and ATCH are analyzed. Subsequently, through parametric analysis, it is observed that when φ =110° and the ligament-to-truss ratio L/r = 2, MATCH increases the plateau stress and specific energy absorption (SEA) by 162.96% and 176.09%, respectively, compared to ATCH, with a mere 7.8% relative density error. This study serves as a reference for improving energy absorption and optimizing the design of structures using future antichiral honeycomb materials.

Thermal Behavior and Mechanical Properties of Different Lattice Structures Fabricated Using Selective Laser Melting.

In this study, the size of molten pool and the porosity of parts under different processing parameters are studied using numerical simulation. According to the results, the appropriate processing parameters were selected to simulate the temperature and residual stress distribution during the forming process of body-centered cube (BCC), face-centered cube (FCC) and rhombic dodecahedron (Dode) lattice structures. In addition, three lattice structures were fabricated via selective laser melting (SLM) technology, and quasi-static compression experiments were carried out to study their mechanical properties. The results show that the high temperature parts of the three structures are all under the node and their adjacent pillars, and the closer to the nodes, the higher the temperature. The residual stress of the Dode structure is the highest, reaching 1218.2 MPa. It is also found that the residual stress in the Z direction is the largest, which plays a dominant role in the forming process. Through compression experiments, it is found that diagonal shear failure occurs in all three lattice structures, and Dode shows the best compression performance.

Mechanical properties of diamond-type triply periodic minimal surface structures fabricated by photo-curing 3D printing

Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) structures have attracted significant attention owing to their smooth surface configuration and parametric modeling properties. In this study, photo-curing 3D printing was employed to generate diamond-type TPMS structures, and micro-CT scanning revealed the presence of internal defects within the 3D printed TPMS structures. Two key design variables were explored: volume fraction and unit cell size. Quasi-static compression experiments were conducted to delve into the compression properties and energy absorption capabilities of the 3D printed TPMS structures. The findings reveal that increasing the volume fraction significantly enhances the compressive modulus, ultimate strength, and energy absorption capacity of TPMS structures. Additionally, increasing the cell size improves compression properties and energy absorption per unit volume. To predict the coupling effect of volume fraction and unit cell size on the compression performance of TPMS structures, a bivariate quadratic regression model was established. In addition, TPMS structures were subjected to load-unload cyclic experiments, shedding light on the evolution patterns of residual strain and hysteresis energy during cyclic loading. It provides insights into the design of reusable and fatigue-resistant diamond-type TPMS structures for various engineering applications.

Study on crashworthiness of square frustum lattice structure under in-plane compression load

The direction of load on the component in engineering applications is often uncertain, so the excellent crashworthiness and smooth load transfer of energy-absorbing structures in various directions is of great application value. Square frustum lattice structure (SFLS) was proposed based on the control of cell deformation mode and the improvement of in-plane strength without increasing the overall mass. Compared with multi-cell tubes commonly used in engineering and origami-patterned structure with excellent performance in research, it is found that the SFLS shows high and stable energy absorption capacity with the same structural parameters. The SEA and CFE of SFLS are 1.7 times and 3.5 times of origami structure and multi-cell tube, respectively, and the fluctuation indicator of the force displacement curve of origami structure and multi-cell tube are 1.7 times and 2.7 times of that of SFLS. In-plane quasi-static compression experiment was carried out and the finite element model was verified. The results of parametric analysis and sensitivity show that, compared with the change of cell number and cell height, the crashworthiness of SFLS under in-plane compression was most sensitive to the ratio of side length, in the range of parameters studied, the maximum SEA value of SFLS can reach 79.35 J/g for k value equal to 0.3, while the best indicator of smoothness of force-displacement curve of SFLS is found at k equal to 0.5.

Enhanced energy absorption and mechanical properties of porous Ti-6Al-4 V alloys with gradient disordered cells fabricated by laser powder bed fusion

Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized the production of porous metals, greatly improving control over their structural properties and offering unprecedented advantages in lightweight applications and energy absorption. Balancing energy absorption and compressive strength in ordered and disordered porous structures is challenging due to shear deformation and deformation mechanisms. This study investigates the mechanical and energy absorption properties of porous Ti-6Al-4 V alloys with gradient disordered cells fabricated using laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). The compressive response of samples with different regularities (R) and varying layers of disordered cells was analyzed through quasi-static compression experiments and finite element simulations. The results indicate that introducing a disordered cell gradient significantly enhances energy absorption by preventing the formation of shear bands observed in porous structures with ordered cell structures. When the regularity (R) is 0.8, 0.4, and 0.2 with one or two layers of disordered cells, mechanical properties are optimized and characterized by a balance between compressive strength and energy absorption. It is significant that, while preserving or enhancing compressive strength, the energy absorption of the material can be augmented substantially. Specifically, porous Ti-6Al-4 V (R = 0.8, L4) achieves an energy absorption increase of up to 154.9kJ/m³, which represents a dramatic enhancement of approximately 245.0 % over the regular porous structure (R = 0 or L0), which absorbs only 44.9 kJ/m³. Compared to ordered and disordered porous structures, the disordered cell gradient demonstrates significant potential in tuning the mechanical properties of porous metals, thereby advancing their applications in aerospace, biomedical, and protective fields.

Failure mechanism and crashworthiness optimization of variable stiffness nested origami crash box

In recent years, the study of the crashworthiness of lightweight and efficient thin-walled energy-absorbing structures has received increasing attention. In this work, 3D printing technology was adopted to create a nested origami crash box with stiffness variation, which was made of short carbon fiber reinforced nylon material. The structure effectively inhibits the development of failure behavior of short carbon fiber-reinforced nylon origami crash box due to material brittleness. The quasi-static compression experiment results indicate that compared to origami crash box, nested origami crash box improves by 40% in specific energy absorption and 50% in crash force efficiency, while the initial peak crushing force remains unchanged. The effects of three key geometrical parameters, namely dihedral angle, distance between tubes, and height difference on the damage mechanism of the nested origami crash box are discussed in detail using the finite element method, and the response surface model combined with the non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm II is used for multi-objective optimization. In this work, the concepts of origami theory and nested systems are integrated for the first time, aiming to achieve a stable and efficient energy-absorbing deformation mode by precisely modulating the stress transfer path of the structure and its stiffness. This work provides new ideas for the design and fabrication of novel lightweight energy-absorption boxes.

Study on influencing factors of controllable mechanical behavior of rock-like porous materials.

Due to the discrete and non-homogeneous of similar materials and the inability to realize large-size and original scale modeling, it is difficult to restore the structure and stress state of underground coal and rock mass in similar simulation tests. To solve this problem, a lightweight and suitable for large-scale modeling similar material, rock-like porous material has been developed. The quasi-static uniaxial compression experiment was carried out by using the large tonnage multi-module electronic control test system. And the influencing factors of controllable mechanical behavior of rock-like porous materials were studied. The results showed that, under uniaxial compression conditions, the material stress-strain curve exhibits three phases: elastic stage, failure stage, and platform stage. The uniaxial compressive strength, elasticity modulus, stress drop, and softening modulus of rock-like porous materials basically increase with the increase of density. The stress after peak strength changes from a slow decrease to a "stepped" or even "cliff like" downward trend. Polypropylene fibers have the effect of enhancing the uniaxial compressive strength, elasticity modulus, stress drop, softening modulus, shear deformation, and residual strength stability of rock-like porous materials. The rock-like porous material has a critical loading velocity, and it increases with density. At the critical loading velocity, the material shows obvious shear failure, and the shear inclination angle is the largest, and so is the uniaxial compressive strength. Through the experimental research, the influence laws of density, polypropylene fiber, and loading velocity on the failure mode, mechanical parameters, and mechanical behavior of the material are clarified, and the quantitative relationship between density and each mechanical parameter is obtained. The research is helpful to realize the accurate control of mechanical behavior of rock-like porous materials and further inverts the deformation and failure mechanism of underground coal and rock structures through indoor similar simulation tests.

Vibration suppression of a meta-structure with hybridization of Kresling origami and Yoshimura origami

In recent years, the deployment and vibration suppression capabilities of spacecraft have become one of the prominent research topics. Considerable effort has been dedicated to studying the deployability and vibration suppression performance of origami structures. However, traditional origami types severely limit their application in aerospace engineering due to their unique deployment behavior. This study introduces a novel meta-structure with hybridization of Kresling origami and Yoshimura origami (MHKYO), designed to suppress low-frequency vibrations. The band structure and transmission rate of the proposed metastructure were studied to evaluate its vibration suppression performance. The adjustment of the bandgap of the metastructure was achieved through geometric parameter variation. Quasi-static compression experiments and transmission rate experiments were carried out, and the results obtained were almost consistent with those obtained by finite element methods. During the compression process, the origami metastructure exhibited quasi-zero-stiffness (QZS) behavior. The influence of the metastructure’s stiffness on the band structure was analyzed. It is also proved that the hybrid origami metastructure improves the vibration suppression performance of the traditional origami metastructure. This work proposes a new origami-inspired metastructure, providing a certain theoretical basis for the application of origami technology in aerospace engineering.

Effects of Aging Processes on the Dynamic Impact Mechanical Behavior of Mg-Gd System Alloys

Exploring the effect of the magnesium alloy aging process on dynamic impact performance could plays an important role in the application of magnesium alloy in automotive lightweighting. In this work, the effects of single-stage, two-stage, and reverse two-stage aging processes on the dynamic mechanical properties of Mg-8.5 Gd-3 Y-0.5 Zr alloy were studied by means of SEM analysis, hardness testing, a quasi-static compression experiment, and SHPB. The results show that the compressive strength of the materials after single-stage, two-stage, and reverse two-stage aging treatments is improved to different degrees compared with that of the alloys in the extruded state. Due to the generation of dynamic precipitation with semi-annular distribution during SHPB, the compressive strength of the reverse two-stage aging alloys reached an excellent 761 MPa, while the two-stage aging alloys had more dynamic precipitation phases at the strain rate of 3500 s−1, resulting in a compressive strength of 730 MPa, which is superior to that of the aluminum alloys used in a wide range of automotive applications. The results of this study can provide a reference for the application of Mg-Gd magnesium alloys under dynamic loading.

Inverse design of cellular structures with the geometry of triply periodic minimal surfaces using generative artificial intelligence algorithms

Triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) exhibit excellent mechanical and energy absorption properties due to their structural advantages. However, existing porous TPMS structural design methods are constrained to a forward process from structural parameters to mechanical properties. This study proposed an inverse design method that combines bidirectional generative adversarial networks (BiGAN) and mechanical performance targets, resulting in a combined TPMS structure of Primitive and IWP types with superior buffering and energy absorption capabilities. The results show that under a single load value target condition of the designed structure, the minimum deviation index (R2) between the load value corresponding to the displacement point and the target load value is only 0.987, and the maximum mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) is only 5.92 %. When considering the elastic modulus target, the approach successfully conducts two sets of combined structural designs meeting the requirements of both high and low elastic moduli. When targeting the specified load-displacement curve conditions, specifically when combining high elastic modulus with ascending plasticity, the designed structures exhibit an error of only 2.2 % compared to the target property. Moreover, the quasi-static uniaxial compression experiments conducted on additively manufactured designed structures confirm that the experimental curves match the target curves in terms of deformation trends and load value ranges. The success of this inverse design approach for cellular TPMS structures has the potential to expedite new structural material development processes.

Effects of corrosion on mechanical properties of bolted porous structural panel

In this paper, polylactic acid materials combined with fused deposition molding technology were used to prepare porous structural panels. A combination of quasi-static compression experiment and finite element simulation analysis was adopted to explore effect of pitting time and concentration of dichloromethane solvent on the compression properties of porous structural panels. Results showed that surface of 100 % solvent became smooth and flat, while surface of 80 % solvent only formed a dense covering film. When specimens continues to suffer from corrosion, the single-layer specimens changed its deformation directions to a certain extent, while the instability of the two layers bolted porous structural panels gradually decreased when the corrosion damage increased. Mass concentration of 90 % was the critical point for local mechanical performance of specimens.

Research on the shear band suppression mechanism in strut-based lattice structures by oblique graded design

Under compressive loads, shear band formation in lattice structures can lead to stress fluctuations, resulting in a decrease in energy absorption capacity. To specifically suppress shear bands, it is necessary to expound the formation mechanisms. This study used theoretical analysis, experiments, and finite element (FE) simulations to elucidate the mechanism underlying shear band formation in strut-based lattice structures. It was determined that stress concentration at strut joints along the 45° diagonal plane induced shear deformation. Shear bands were most pronounced along the four body diagonals, and their existence diminished as the distance from the diagonal increased. Therefore, a design of oblique graded lattice structure (OGLS) was proposed, and quasi-static compression experiments were performed using FE method. The results showed that the main internal stress of OGLS is combined with the original 45° shear stress and the annular staggered stress produced by the oblique graded design, which constrains each other and avoids mutual dislocation deformation, thus realizing shear band suppression. However, an excessively large graded coefficient excessively weakens the 45° shear stress and results in the appearance of an annular compact band. By optimizing the graded coefficient based on the deformation consistency of the outer contour, the optimized OGLS exhibited significant improvements in yield strength, plateau stress, and energy absorption, which are increased by 36.06%, 39.29%, and 34.41%, respectively. This research offers novel perspectives on how lattice structures can attain stable compression deformation and a high energy absorption capacity.

A failure model for bulk metallic glass based on strain rate-correlated softening mechanism

Due to the amorphous nature of the bulk metallic glasses (BMGs), catastrophic fractures occur once the nucleation and propagation of shear bands occur, which is quite different from crystal materials. So far, the underlying mechanism of BMG failure behavior and its strain rate effect are still controversial. In this work, the quasi-static and dynamic compression experiments of Vit-1 BMG were carried out in a wide range of strain rates from 0.001 s−1 to 5000 s−1. The results show that the variation tendency of failure stress with strain rate can be divided into three stages. The quasi-static failure stress is insensitive to the change of strain rate with only almost constant free volume softening effect inside the material during the failure process. When entering dynamic loading stage, the failure stress decreases significantly, which is caused by a combination of increasing thermal softening and free volume softening effects. When the strain rate increases to the third stage, that is, over 2000 s−1, the failure stress and the softening effects basically remain unchanged. The transformation of failure mechanism is well confirmed by the micromorphology of fracture surfaces. Based on the experimental results, a concise empirical failure model is established, in which the failure stress is decomposed into softening and non-softening parts. The verification experiments show that the model can effectively predict the compression failure stress of BMG under different strain rates.

Rigid–flexible coupling design and reusable impact mitigation of the hierarchical-bistable hybrid metamaterials

Mechanical metamaterials with multistable unit cells featured by negative stiffness or quasi-zero stiffness is attracting increasing attention owing to their unique mechanical properties and reusable potential. In this paper, a hierarchical-bistable hybrid metamaterial with rigid–flexible coupling design is proposed, demonstrating excellent mitigation performance and protection against multiple impacts. The metamaterial consists of a multi-layer bistable beams with a central honeycomb and is manufactured by 3D printing. Firstly, the negative stiffness characteristics of the curved beams in the metamaterial are theoretically determined, and the convergence of the finite element model under different mesh sizes is analyzed. And the quasi-zero stiffness characteristics of the metamaterial have been confirmed, along with its more stable and uniform deformation pattern, through the quasi-static compression experiment. Then the buffering performance of the metamaterial is studied in ball impact tests, showing an average improvement of about 65% compared to the rigid control group, while verifying the accuracy of the finite element model. With the analysis of the deformation modes and strain energy, the mitigation mechanism of metamaterials is demonstrated to extend the contact time and disperse the impact load through the layered deformation to reduce the peak response, instead of relying on plastic strain. Finally, the reusability of the metamaterial is explored by the ten-times plate impacts simulation. The results demonstrate that the metamaterial decreases the plastic strain of its structure by 60% while reducing impact response, thereby preventing the premature failure of core components. These results demonstrate the great potential of the proposed metamaterials for various engineering applications, including aircraft or spacecraft landing protection, vehicle pedestrian protection, and the transportation protection of fragile objects or precision instruments.

A filling lattice with actively controlled size/shape for energy absorption

This study unveils a groundbreaking development: the chain lattice structure (CLS), a unique lattice with the capability to actively adjust its size and shape for filling diverse thin-walled structures, thereby enhancing their energy absorption characteristics. Traditional lattice structures, known for excellent energy absorption, are constrained by fixed sizes and shapes post-fabrication, limiting their adaptability to various energy-absorbing structures. The CLS introduces a revolutionary lattice structure dynamically modifying dimensions and shape. Employing selective laser sintering (SLS), we craft CLS prototypes using nylon 11 material, followed by rigorous quasi-static compression experiments. The congruence between experimental and simulation analyses validates our model's accuracy. CLS actively adjusts within varying cross-sectional thin-walled square tubes, demonstrating substantial improvements in energy absorption and compression stability compared to empty tubes (ETs). Additionally, CLS adapts to diverse cross-sectional shapes, including circular, hexagonal, and triangular tubes. Comparative assessments reveal significant enhancements in energy absorption and compression stability for CLS-filled tubes. Moreover, the pre-deformed CLS model was filled with different shapes of front rails, and its axial crashworthiness and deformation pattern stability were significantly improved compared with the unfilled front rails. In summary, CLS's flexibility in adjusting to thin-walled structures of varying dimensions and shapes holds immense promise for enhancing their performance across a wide range of applications.

Quasi - static and impact performance study of a three-dimensional negative Poisson's ratio structure with adjustable mechanical properties

The mechanical properties of most materials with a negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) cannot be flexibly adjusted after being designed to meet complex engineering requirements. To ensure the changes of those materials’ relative density are minimal when overcoming these limitations, this study proposes a novel method that adjusts the mechanical performance by grooving the structure and adjusting the angle of the diagonal support rod. Unlike traditional methods that involve adding 'ribs' to the structure for adjustability, this approach focuses on the design of the structure itself. To analyze the large deformation behavior of unit-cell lattices, we established a theoretical model based on plastic deformation theory and derive the relationship between the number of unit-cell lattices and the relative density of multi-cell lattices. Experimental samples were fabricated by using selective laser melting (SLM). Meanwhile, the accuracy of the finite element results was verified by quasi-static compression experiments and impact experiments. Then the validated finite element model is then utilized to discuss the influence of structural parameters on mechanical properties. In addition, we also studied the influence of medium and low-speed impact loads on the deformation characteristics, mechanical properties, and energy absorption (EA) of the structures. The results demonstrate the reliability of the design method, showcasing its potential to achieve on-demand adjustability of stress, stiffness, and strength to meet complex engineering requirements. Notably, the adjustment range of peak load is from 24.55 MPa at the lower limit α = 60° to 48.29 MPa at the upper limit α = 90°, with an adjustment range of 23.74 MPa. The adjustment range of the average platform stress is from 10.8 MPa at the lower limit of α = 60° to 24.34 MPa at the upper limit of α = 80°, and the adjustment range reaches 13.54 MPa. This study provides new insights on intelligent protection engineering and the adjustable mechanical properties of metamaterials.