Abstract
The characteristics of a number of metal components proposed as impact energy absorbers are reviewed, attention being focussed on to modes of deformation which stem from the axial compression of metal tubes. Progressive buckling, inversion and splitting are discussed and areas for future work identified. The buckling of thin-walled square section tubes filled with polyurethane foam is also described. Reference is also made to recent work on cellular materials which highlights the influence of inertia in axially compressed tubes and tubular arrays.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1035-1052 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | International Journal of Mechanical Sciences |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1993 |