Computational Optimisation of Nonlinear Flexible Mechanical Metamaterials. Aims: This project aims to explore new design approaches for flexible metamaterials attaining prescribed unusual mechanical p

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Computational Optimisation of Nonlinear Flexible Mechanical Metamaterials. Aims: This project aims to explore new design approaches for flexible metamaterials attaining prescribed unusual mechanical properties. Significance: The project expects to fill a key methodological gap in “inverse design” of novel flexible metamaterials for achieving exceptional mechanical performance by developing new optimisation algorithms in nonlinear/path-dependent and nondeterministic context. Expected outcome: The study will provide a systematic design framework and enhance our design capacity for developing novel mechanical metamaterials. Benefits: New methodology and designs will potentially lead to technological innovation in soft robot, wearable device, stretchable battery, implant/stent, benefiting our socioeconomic system.. Scheme: Discovery Projects. Field: 4017 - Mechanical Engineering. Lead: Prof Qing Li