2D numerical simulation of auxetic metamaterials based on force and deformation consistency

This work showcases a novel phenomenological method to create predictive simulations of metallic lattice structures. The samples were manufactured via laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). Simulating LPBF-manufactured metamaterials accurately presents a challenge. The printed geometry is different from the CAD geometry the lattice is based on. The reasons are intrinsic limitations of the printing process, which cause defects such as pores or rough surfaces. These differences result in material behavior that depends on the surface/volume ratio. To create predictive simulations, this work introduces an approach to setup a calibrated simulation based on a combination of experimental force data and local displacements obtained via global Digital Image Correlation (DIC). The displacement fields are measured via Finite Element based DIC and yield the true local deformation of the structure. By exploiting symmetries of the geometry, a simplified parametrized simulation model is created. The simulation is calibrated via Response Surface Methodology based on nodal displacements from FE-DIC combined with the experimental force/displacement data. This method is used to create a simulation of an anti-tetrachiral, auxetic structure. The transferability and accuracy are discussed, as well as the possible extension into 3D space.