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Design of mechanically-optimised lattice structures for vibration isolation

  • University of Nottingham

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Abstract

In this study, we investigate the use of additively manufactured strut-based lattice structures to enhance the mechanical vibration isolation properties of a structure. Three lattice designs, inspired by the common strut-based lattice structures, are presented. Design parameters to compare the lattice structures at the design stage are proposed. Finite element modelling has been used to determine the theoretical static and dynamic mechanical properties of both the single cell and the array configuration of the lattice structures. The lattices have been fabricated by selective laser sintering and experimentally tested to compare their static and dynamic properties to the theoretical model. A comparison and correlation of the static and dynamic properties of the lattice structures to the proposed design parameters are presented.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 17th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2017
EditorsD. Phillips, D. Billington
Publishereuspen
Pages55-56
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9780995775107
StatePublished - 2017
Event17th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2017 - Hannover, Germany
Duration: 29 May 20172 Jun 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 17th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2017

Conference

Conference17th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2017
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityHannover
Period29/05/172/06/17

Keywords

  • Additive manufacturing
  • Lattice structures
  • Metrology frame
  • Natural frequency
  • Vibration

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