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CardeÑa Diaz, AndreaAuthorSancho, RafaelAuthorGalvez, FranciscoAuthorBarba, DanielCorresponding Author

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September 11, 2025
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Multiscale study of the dynamic behaviour of additively manufactured Ti6Al4V cellular metamaterials

Publicated to: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPACT ENGINEERING. 202 105294- - 2025-08-25 202(), DOI: 10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2025.105294

Authors:

Cardena, Andrea; Sancho, Rafael; Galvez, Francisco; Perosanz, Sergio; Barba, Daniel
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Affiliations

Univ Politecn Madrid, ETS Ingn Aeronaut & Espacio, Plaza Cardenal Cisneros 3 - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, ETS Ingn Aeronaut & Espacio, Plaza Cardenal Cisneros 3, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, ETSI Caminos Canales & Puertos, Dept Ciencia Mat, C Pf Aranguren 3 - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, ETSI Caminos Canales & Puertos, Dept Ciencia Mat, C Pf Aranguren 3, Madrid 28040, Spain - Author
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Abstract

Additive manufacturing (AM) enables the creation of complex geometries like lattices with tunable mechanical behaviour. This technique is frequently used in a diverse range of alloy systems, including steels, nickel- based superalloys, titanium and aluminium alloys, among others. These materials, combined with intricate designs, are leading to innovative metamaterials for lightweight, energy-efficient components in impact applications. However, gaps remain in understanding the connection between the lattice architecture, the resulting microstructure and processing defects and the mechanical behaviour under dynamic conditions of these cellular materials. . This study investigates the dynamic behaviour of Ti6Al4V BCC lattice structures manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF), using a multiscale approach to examine both individual struts and whole lattice structures under high strain rates. The Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar and Direct Impact Hopkinson Pressure Bar are used for dynamic testing, while design variables such as printing orientation and strut diameter are considered. Additional analyses on surface quality, microstructure, and fractography are conducted to correlate with the mechanical performance. Results show that the mechanical properties of individual struts are both dependent on the diameter and orientation, especially the former. Struts with larger diameters exhibit higher ductility, while mid-size struts (1 mm diameter) present the higher peak flow stress. For the lattice structures, the dynamic plastic/crushing stress, the energy absorption and the failure modes are influenced strongly by strut diameter, with a minor impact from printing orientation. Lattices formed by struts with larger diameters exhibit higher plastic/crushing effective stresses, but the optimal energy absorption efficiency is achieved with smaller diameters due to densification. These findings highlight the importance of considering size and orientation in the design of lattice structures for dynamic applications.
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Keywords

Additive manufacturingAluminum foamBars (metal)Bending momentsCrystal latticesDefectsDynamic behaviorsDynamic mechanical propertiesDynamic mechanical propertyEnergy-absorptionHydroelasticityLarge diameterLaser powder bed fusionLaser powdersLatticeLattice structuresMechanical behaviorMechanical-propertiesMetamaterialsMicrostructureNickel alloysOrientationPowder bedStrain rateStrain-rateStrengthStrutsTi-6al-4vTi-6al-4v alloysTi6al4vTitanium alloys

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IMPACT ENGINEERING due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2025, it was in position 15/171, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Mechanics.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2026-04-27:

  • WoS: 3
  • Scopus: 3
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Impact and social visibility

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
  • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/90524/

As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Cardeña, A) and Last Author (Barba, D).

the authors responsible for correspondence tasks have been BARBA CANCHO, DANIEL and Barba, D.

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Awards linked to the item

Grant PID2020-116440RA-I00 funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033. Grant PRE2021-097388 funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by ESF+. Grant EQC2019-006491-P funded by MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 and by ERDF A way of making Europe.
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