Theoretical analysis of high strength and anti-buckling of three-dimensional carbon honeycombs under shear loading

Three-dimensional carbon honeycombs (3D C-honeycombs) are considered as a promising matrix material for new composites, while their mechanical behaviors under complex stress status remain unclear. Here, shear response of 3D C-honeycombs is systematically investigated with molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and mechanical analysis. Two deformation modes are observed for 3D C-honeycombs under in-plane and out-of-plane shear loading. A mechanical...