Influence of Geometric Parameters on Buckling Behavior of 3D Printed Anisogrid Structures

Abstract:

The present work aims at studying the buckling behavior of lattice structures realized by additive manufacturing technology. To this purpose, carbon fiber reinforced thermoplastic filaments have been used to realize anisogrid structure at different geometric parameters by means of Fused Filament Fabrication technology. Eight configurations were realized varying the rib width and the rib thickness of the structures, and keeping constant the cell height value. Anisogrid structures were tested under compressive load in order to investigate the effect of geometric parameters on strength and specific strength exhibited by the structures. It has been shown that mechanical performances of lattice structures are highly affected by the geometric parameters of the anisogrids.

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 926)
• Pages: 115-121
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-7gwg63
• Online since: July 2022
• Authors: Serena Gentili, Luciano Greco, Tommaso Mancia*, Michela Simoncini
• Keywords: 3D Printing, Anisogrid Structure, Buckling, CFRP, Fused Filament Fabrication

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