Xiwen Gu

Quasi-zero stiffness TPU interlayer for aluminium–polymer pipe-in-pipe systems: design, modeling and multifunctional performance

An architected thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) interlayer is proposed for aluminium pipe-in-pipe (PIP) systems to combine load-bearing capacity with vibration attenuation. The interlayer is designed to exhibit a quasi-zero stiffness (QZS) response through geometric deformation....