Effect of cross sectional shape on the energy absorbing characteristics of a tube under quasi-static loading

Syed Mohamed Ali, Jaffar and Abdullah, Kassim Abdulrahman and Aminanda, Yulfian (2013) Effect of cross sectional shape on the energy absorbing characteristics of a tube under quasi-static loading. Applied Mechanics and Materials, 315. pp. 334-338. ISSN 1660-9336

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Abstract

In this study, numerical simulation of tubes of various cross section under axial compression is carried out using LS-DYNA. The effect of varying configurations of tube crosssection shape on the deformation response, collapse mode and energy absorption characteristics of tubes under quasi-static axial compression have been studied. The validation of the finite element tube model was made by comparison with the experimental results of the square tube subjected to quasi-static axial compression. Tabulated results are presented and plots have been included for the specific energy absorption for different cross sections. The study provides an insight on ways to increasing energy absorption of light weight aluminium tubes.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	4262/29021
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Axial Collapse, Crashworthiness, Energy Absorption, Lightweight Tubes
Subjects:	T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics > TL1 Motor vehicles
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechanical Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Mohamed Ali Jaffar Syed
Date Deposited:	09 Dec 2013 12:11
Last Modified:	28 Jan 2014 12:09
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/29021

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