Influence of cell aspect ratio on architecture and compressive strength of titanium foams

► Foams with mean pore aspect ratios of 1, 2 and 4 were produced. ► Structure-property relationship via X-ray microtomography and mechanical testing. ► Foam strength inversely proportional to cell aspect ratio although randomly oriented. ► Anisotropy and strain-rate sensitivity more pronounced in high aspect ratio pored foams.