Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Limited

Takatomo Ushiyama

Tetsuya Suzuki

Hiroaki Takahashi

Daishi Sumi

Toshio Onuma

Katsumi Takagi

Akio Kitada

A network structure is formed in a three-dimensional mesh shape in which a plurality of polyhedron frames are arranged. Each polyhedron frame is formed by a plurality of apexes disposed in a three-dimensional space and connecting members for connecting the apexes. The plurality of polyhedron frames are regularly arranged so that the polyhedron frames are displaced at a constant degree when a constant load is applied.

Network structure, shock-absorbing body, vehicle, and design method of network structure

To parry a blast caused by an explosive object, absorb explosive energy, and improve durability. An armor to be installed on a bottom surface of a vehicle, including: a bottom plate formed to have a shape in which a central portion protrudes downward, and a porous metal member-disposed on the upper side of the bottom plate.

Armor and vehicle

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Tokyo, Japan

Takatomo Ushiyama