Resilient multi-layered lattices with alternating chirality for self-recovering energy absorption

• Published in: International journal of mechanical sciences Vol. 288; p. 110023
• Main Authors: Bacigalupo, Andrea, Diana, Vito, Gambarotta, Luigi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 15.02.2025
• Subjects: Chirality; Energy absorption; Hysteretic response; Resilient metamaterials; Self-recovering; Resilient metamaterials; Self-recovering; Energy absorption; Hysteretic response; Chirality

•new resilient, self-restoring layered metamaterials for reusable metadevices are designed.•frictional-dilating mechanisms enable high, controlled energy dissipation.•hexachiral lattices provide superior stiffness and energy dissipation.•self-recovering response restores metadevice without external...