1. In-plane deformation behavior and the open area of rotating squares in an auxetic compound fabricPolona Dobnik-Dubrovski, Nejc Novak, Matej Borovinšek, Matej Vesenjak, Zoran Ren, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: A conventional compound fabric was used to develop a modern, multifunctional material
with an auxetic behaviour and a tailored open area for particle filtration. Such material was produced
using traditional textile technology and laser cutting, to induce a rotating squares unit geometry. The
behaviour was investigated of three different rotating unit cell sizes. The laser slit thickness and the
length of the hinges were equal for all three-unit cells. The tensile properties, Poisson’s ratio and
auxetic behaviour of the tested samples were investigated, especially the influence of longitudinal
displacement on the fabric’s open area and the filtered particle sizes (average and maximum). Results
show that the developed compound fabric possesses an average negative Poisson’s ratio of up to
−1, depending on the applied auxetic geometry. The larger rotating cell size samples offer a higher
average negative Poisson’s ratio and a higher breaking strength due to the induced slits. The findings
highlight the usefulness of patterned cuts in conventional textile materials to develop advanced
auxetic textile materials with tailored geometrical and mechanical properties.
Ključne besede: compound textile material, auxetic structure, open area, filtration, mechanical properties, Poisson’s ratio
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2. Mechanism elucidation of high-pressure generation in cellular metal at high-velocity impactMasatoshi Nishi, Shigeru Tanaka, Akihisa Mori, Matej Vesenjak, Zoran Ren, Kazuyuki Hokamoto, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Cellular metals exhibit diverse properties, depending on their geometries and base materials. This study investigated the mechanism of high-pressure generation during the high-velocity
impact of unidirectional cellular (UniPore) materials. Cubic UniPore copper samples were mounted
on a projectile and subjected to impact loading using a powder gun to induce direct impact of samples.
The specimens exhibited a unique phenomenon of high-pressure generation near the pores during
compression. We elucidate the mechanism of the high-pressure phenomenon and discuss the pore
geometries that contribute to the generation of high pressures.
Ključne besede: cellular metal, high-pressure, high-velocity impact, computational simulation, metal jet
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4. Development of novel hybrid TPMS cellular lattices and their mechanical characterisationNejc Novak, Oraib Al-Ketan, Matej Borovinšek, Lovre Krstulović-Opara, Reza Rowshan, Matej Vesenjak, Zoran Ren, 2021, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Uniform lattices composed of one type of lattice structure repeated periodically have been extensively investigated in literature for their mechanical and physical properties. Their promising properties, which include a desirable combination of high strength, stiffness and toughness, suggest that hybrid structures made of two or more lattice types can exhibit even more advantageous and desired properties. In this work, the mechanical properties of hybrid cellular structures designed using implicit functions are investigated both experimentally and numerically. Two proposed samples are investigated comprised of a Gyroid and a Diamond unit cells hybridised linearly and radially. First, a finite element computational model was utilised in LS-DYNA to capture the mechanical properties of the additively manufactured constituent lattices (i.e., Gyroid and Diamond) made of stainless steel 316L and tested under dynamic and quasi-static loading conditions. The model was validated for three different relative densities. Then, the validated computational model was then tested to predict the mechanical behaviour of the proposed hybrid lattices. Finally, the proposed hybrid lattices were fabricated and mechanically tested to obtain their mechanical properties. A good agreement between experimental and computational results was achieved. The validated computational models will be used to evaluate other designs of TPMS lattices and their crashworthiness performance for protective equipment applications.
Ključne besede: cellular materials, triply periodical minimal surface, hybrid lattices, experimental testing, computational modelling, multi-morphology
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5. Trdnostna analiza in konstrukcijske izboljšave pravokotnih vinskih posod : magistrsko deloPatrik Šavli, 2024, magistrsko delo Opis: V magistrskem delu analiziramo in izvajamo trdnostne analize na družini pravokotnih vinskih posod s pomočjo programa SolidWorks. Za družino posod najprej izdelamo parametrični model, čemur sledijo prve trdnostne simulacije ter zajemanje realne geometrije primera posode s pomočjo tehnologije 3D skeniranja, kar lahko uporabimo za validacijo rezultatov dobljenih v omenjenih simulacijah. Tokom simuliranja bomo namenili največji poudarek zmanjšanju debelin komponent posode ter tipu postavitve ojačitev na dnu posode. Izboljšave, ki jih bomo uspeli narediti, bodo dale vpogled v to, kje in kaj točno bi lahko pri celotni družini posod izboljšali ter s tem zmanjšali proizvodne stroške.
Ključne besede: pravokotne vinske posode, metoda končnih elementov, trdnostna analiza, računalniške simulacije, 3D skeniranje, validacija
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6. High strain rate hardening of metallic cellular metamaterialsNejc Novak, Matej Vesenjak, Zoran Ren, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Strain rate hardening caused by the changed deformation mode is a fascinating phenomenon in cellular metamaterials where the material’s stiffness and energy absorption capabilities increase as the strain rate increases. This unique behaviour is attributed to a combination of micro-inertia effects, base material’s strain rate hardening and inertia effects. At high strain rates, the metamaterial’s inertia influences its deformation response, which changes to shock mode. This work briefly presents the geometry and fabrication of different metallic metamaterials. Then, it evaluates their mechanical response at different strain rates, ranging from quasi-static to intermediate dynamic and shock, determined by experimental and computational investigation. The three deformation modes can be separated into two critical loading velocities, unique for each metamaterial, which are also presented and compared in this work for various metamaterials. The investigations show that the deformation mode change in metallic metamaterials depends on their porosity. The critical velocities separating the deformation modes decrease with increasing porosity, i.e., decreased density of the metamaterial results in reduced critical loading velocities. The shock deformation mode in cellular metamaterials is thus attainable at much lower loading velocities than in homogeneous (nonporous) materials.
Ključne besede: metamaterials, cellular structures, high strain rate, experimental testing, computational modelling, compression loading, mechanical properties
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7. Mechanical behaviour of photopolymer cell-size graded triply periodic minimal surface structures at different deformation ratesYunus Emre Yilmaz, Nejc Novak, Oraib Al-Ketan, Hacer Irem Erten, Ulas Yaman, Anja Mauko, Matej Borovinšek, Miran Ulbin, Matej Vesenjak, Zoran Ren, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This study investigates how varying cell size affects the mechanical behaviour of photopolymer Triply Periodic Minimal Surfaces (TPMS) under different deformation rates. Diamond, Gyroid, and Primitive TPMS structures with spatially graded cell sizes were tested. Quasi-static experiments measured boundary forces, representing material behaviour, inertia, and deformation mechanisms. Separate studies explored the base material’s behaviour and its response to strain rate, revealing a strength increase with rising strain rate. Ten compression tests identified a critical strain rate of 0.7 s−1 for “Grey Pro” material, indicating a shift in failure susceptibility. X-ray tomography, camera recording, and image correlation techniques observed cell connectivity and non-uniform deformation in TPMS structures. Regions exceeding the critical rate fractured earlier. In Primitive structures, stiffness differences caused collapse after densification of smaller cells at lower rates. The study found increasing collapse initiation stress, plateau stress, densification strain, and specific energy absorption with higher deformation rates below the critical rate for all TPMS structures. However, cell-size graded Primitive structures showed a significant reduction in plateau and specific energy absorption at a 500 mm/min rate.
Ključne besede: cellular materials, triply periodical minimal surface, photopolymer, mechanical properties, strain rate, experimental compressive testing, computer simulations
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8. Development of a novel NiCu nanoparticle-loaded polysaccharide-based hydrogel for 3D printing of customizable dressings with promising cytotoxicity against melanoma cellsLaura Činč Ćurić, Maša Šuligoj, Maja Ibic, Nina Marovič, Boštjan Vihar, Matej Vesenjak, Polona Dobnik-Dubrovski, Nejc Novak, Janja Stergar, Irena Ban, Uroš Maver, Marko Milojević, Tina Maver, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: nanoparticle-loaded hydrogels, 3D printed dressings, polysaccharides, nickel-copper nanoparticles, cytotoxic activity
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9. Introducing auxetic behavior to syntactic foamsNejc Novak, Miha Kolar, Nima Movahedi, Matej Vesenjak, Zoran Ren, Thomas Fiedler, 2020, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This paper proposes an innovative multi-material approach for introducing auxetic behaviour to syntactic foams (SFs). By carefully designing the size, shape, and orientation of the SFs, auxetic deformation behaviour was induced. Re-entrant hexagon-shaped SF elements were fabricated using expanded perlite (EP) particles and a plaster of Paris slurry first. Then, an auxetic pattern of these SF elements was arranged within a stainless-steel casting box. The empty spaces between the SF elements were filled with molten aluminium alloy (A356) using the counter-gravity infiltration casting technique. The cast auxetic composite had a bulk density of 1.52 g/cm3. The cast composite was then compressed under quasi-static loading to characterise its deformation behaviour and to determine the mechanical properties, especially the Poisson’s ratio. The cast composite deformation was auxetic with a Poisson’s ratio of −1.04. Finite Element (FE) simulations were conducted to understand the deformation mechanism better and provide means for further optimisation of the geometry.
Ključne besede: auxetic cellular structure, syntactic foams, experimental tests, mechanical properties, Poisson’s ratio
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10. Introduction to the Computer Simulations : ScriptNejc Novak, Matej Borovinšek, Matej Vesenjak, Zoran Ren, 2024 Opis: The script entitled „Introduction to the computer simulations“ in the field of Engineering Computer Simulations is intended as a study aid in the lectures of the courses Engineering Computer Simulations for foreign students at the University of Maribor and for students at Kumamoto University, Japan. It explains all the material that students must master in these subjects, and is consistent with the subject curriculum. The basics of computational simulations, based on the Finite Element Method, are given from the theoretical basics to step-by-step preparation of simple computational models and their analysis in PrePoMax software.
Ključne besede: computational simulations, solid mechanics, Finite Element Method, designing, numerical methods
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