Design of novel plug-type triggers for composite square tubes: enhancement of energy-absorption capacity and inducing failure mechanisms
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2017.06.050
Abstract: Abstract To improve their energy-absorption capacity and induce failure mechanisms, the plug-type triggers of composite square tubes are designed and compared. A progressive failure model verified by the axial quasi-static loading test is proposed. Six… read more here.
Keywords: failure; square tubes; plug; energy absorption ... See more keywords
Study on crushing behaviors of foam-filled thin-walled square tubes with different types and number of initiators under multiple angle loads
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tws.2019.106376
Abstract: Abstract A finite element model of a thin-walled foam-filled square tube is developed for estimating its energy absorption characteristics. The crush behavior of the foam-filled tube is experimentally evaluated under axial loading and the measured… read more here.
Keywords: square tubes; filled thin; walled square; thin walled ... See more keywords
Crashworthiness analysis of corrugations reinforced multi-cell square tubes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.tws.2020.106708
Abstract: Abstract Multi-cell tubes are widely used as energy-absorption components in transportation field due to its high energy absorption capacity and good weight efficiency. However, with the increase of vehicle speed, people have high requirements for… read more here.
Keywords: cell square; square tubes; cell; multi cell ... See more keywords
Comparison of quasi-static compression characteristics of plain and horizontally grooved square tubes for crashbox applications
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DOI: 10.1177/09544070251348528
Abstract: Crashworthiness research is vital for designing structures that can absorb impact energy efficiently, ensuring safety in collisions. This study investigates the crashworthiness of Al6063 square tubes with and without horizontal grooves. Numerical simulations and experimental… read more here.
Keywords: quasi static; energy; square tubes; energy absorption ... See more keywords
The use of ultrasonic guided waves for the inspection of square tube structures: Dispersion analysis and numerical and experimental studies
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DOI: 10.1177/1475921720919697
Abstract: Square steel tubes have been widely used in buildings and machines in civil engineering. The inspection of square tubes is becoming increasingly urgent and important to ensure the safety of these buildings and machines. However,… read more here.
Keywords: square tubes; inspection square; ultrasonic guided; guided waves ... See more keywords
Compressive Crush Performance of Square Tubes Filled with Spheres of Closed-Cell Aluminum Foams
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DOI: 10.1515/amm-2017-0267
Abstract: This paper describes the compressive crush behaviour of spheres of closed-cell aluminium foams with different diameters (6, 8 and 10 mm) and square tubes filled with these spheres. The spheres of closed-cell aluminium foams are… read more here.
Keywords: square tubes; spheres closed; cell aluminium; closed cell ... See more keywords
Formability Limits in Square Tubes and L-Section Profiles
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DOI: 10.3390/ma18122852
Abstract: Understanding the formability limits of thin-walled tubes with square cross-sections and L-section profiles is crucial for improving manufacturing efficiency and ensuring structural reliability in industries such as automotive and aerospace. Unlike the usually studied circular… read more here.
Keywords: formability limits; fracture; section profiles; section ... See more keywords
Bearing Capacity and Reinforced Measures of Bolted Joints for Pultruded Composite Square Tubes
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DOI: 10.3390/ma18132936
Abstract: This study investigates the tensile behavior of pultruded composite square tubes with single- and double-bolt joints to evaluate their ultimate load-bearing capacity and failure modes. A series of experiments was carried out to examine the… read more here.
Keywords: capacity; bearing capacity; composite square; pultruded composite ... See more keywords