Comparative analysis of metallic honeycomb and bcc micro lattice structures for armoured fighting vehicles
摘要
In defence applications, effective underbody protection for armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) against blasts is vital, yet traditional monolithic materials are burdened by excessive weight. To address this, a modular approach using A286 micro metallic honeycomb and bcc lattice structures was devised through the LPBF process and AI statistical methods. The structures share dimensions of 24×20×30 mm3 with 2 mm wall thickness. Ultrasound imaging post heat treatment revealed reduced flaws, enhancing internal structure and mechanical properties. Compression tests demonstrated honeycomb micro lattice’s 6.4 %, 14.02 %, 7.09 % attenuation in compressive residual stress vs. pre-compression, bcc micro lattice before and after compression. Bcc micro lattice displayed 0.74 %, 7.63 %, 7.46 % stress reduction vs. honeycomb and bcc micro lattices before and after compression. Honeycomb micro lattice exhibited superior deformation resistance with lower strain values pre and post compression. A286 honeycomb micro lattice displayed improved stress distribution, minimized displacement under higher loads, enhancing AFV blast mitigation durability.