Fabrication of Bulk Functionally-Graded Syntactic Foams for Impact Energy Absorption

Abstract:

Function of functionally-graded (FG) foams as energy absorption material for impact was discussed on the basis of theoretical analysis, and fabrication process of the foams was proposed in the paper. The FG foams were found to be useful as impact absorber due to progressively local fracture or cushion in the theoretical analysis. Next the fabrication process of the FG foams was suggested. The graded dispersion of the micro-balloons was conducted before curing the matrix resin in the process. The density distributions in the FG foams were confirmed to be predicted by the numerical analysis on the basis of floating the micro-balloons. Finally, compression tests were carried out to evaluate mechanical properties.

• Periodical: Materials Science Forum (Volumes 706-709)
• Pages: 711-716
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.706-709.711
• Online since: January 2012
• Authors: Tadaharu Adachi, Masahiro Higuchi
• Keywords: Fabrication Process, Foams, Functionally Graded Material (FGM), Impact Energy Absorption, Impact Response

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