Prediction of Mechanical Properties of Lattice Structures: An Application of Artificial Neural Networks Algorithms

Jiaxuan Bai, Menglong Li, Jianghua Shen

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Abstract

The yield strength and Young’s modulus of lattice structures are essential mechanical parameters that influence the utilization of materials in the aerospace and medical fields. Currently, accurately determining the Young’s modulus and yield strength of lattice structures often requires conduction of a large number of experiments for prediction and validation purposes. To save time and effort to accurately predict the material yield strength and Young’s modulus, based on the existing experimental data, finite element analysis is employed to expand the dataset. An artificial neural network algorithm is then used to establish a relationship model between the topology of the lattice structure and Young’s modulus (the yield strength), which is analyzed and verified. The Gibson–Ashby model analysis indicates that different lattice structures can be classified into two main deformation forms. To obtain an artificial neural network model that can accurately predict different lattice structures and be deployed in the prediction of BCC-FCC lattice structures, the artificial network model is further optimized and validated. Concurrently, the topology of disparate lattice structures gives rise to a certain discrete form of their dominant deformation, which consequently affects the neural network prediction. In conclusion, the prediction of Young’s modulus and yield strength of lattice structures using artificial neural networks is a feasible approach that can contribute to the development of lattice structures in the aerospace and medical fields.

Original languageEnglish
Article number4222
JournalMaterials
Volume17
Issue number17
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2024

Keywords

  • artificial neural networks
  • lattice structure
  • yield strength
  • Young’s modulus

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