3D analysis of different metamaterial geometry and simulation of metamaterial usage

Abstract

This paper investigates the influence of different geometrical structures on new concepts for the formation of technical systems. The ability of some geometric structures to withstand a certain level of deformation, was used to replace joints in certain assemblies of technical systems. Now, all movements are accomplished with deformation of geometrical structures. Obtained results from simulations define the level of deformation which structures can withstand. Designing of 3D models and simulations were conducted in SOLIDWORKS 2016. Several different structures of metamaterials will be examined. Sixty-four simulations were conducted by changing the internal structure, thickness and orientation of metamaterials. For each simulation, the results were presented as stresses and displacements. Additionally, three model of pliers have been simulated, and its results were compared with the results from previous simulations.

Keywords

• 3d model
• metamaterial
• geometric structure
• 3d printing
• solidworks
• simulation