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CCC: 10
PROCEEDINGS OF THE EIGHTEENTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CIVIL, STRUCTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING COMPUTING
Edited by: P. Iványi, J. Kruis and B.H.V. Topping
Paper 3.1

Lattice Discrete Particle Model for Beta-Titanium Alloys

J. Kruis, J. Vorel and A. Jira

Department of Mechanics, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic

Full Bibliographic Reference for this paper
J. Kruis, J. Vorel, A. Jira, "Lattice Discrete Particle Model for Beta-Titanium Alloys", in P. Iványi, J. Kruis, B.H.V. Topping, (Editors), "Proceedings of the Eighteenth International Conference on Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering Computing", Civil-Comp Press, Edinburgh, UK, Online volume: CCC 10, Paper 3.1, 2025,
Keywords: lattice discrete particle model, 3D-printed structures, Ti25Nb4Ta8Sn alloy, volumetric-deviatoric split, isotropic damage, explicit integration methods.

Abstract
This paper presents a novel numerical model based on the lattice discrete particle model to simulate the behaviour of 3D-printed alloy structures. The overall research focuses on improving implants' mechanical performance and biocompatibility, specifically addressing issues like stress shielding, bone mass loss, and implant loosening. By modelling materials at the particle scale, the lattice discrete particle model effectively captures the mesostructure of 3D-printed metals. The contribution develops two plasticity models to account for the material properties of titanium alloys. The effects of inherent porosity due to 3D printing are incorporated into the model, revealing significant performance impacts, particularly for structures close to the printing limit.

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