Experimental analysis to improve energy absorption properties of rectangular metal section subjected to axial loading

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 2207-2212
Author(s):  
Dipen Kumar Rajak ◽  
L.A. Kumaraswamidhas ◽  
S. Das
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Axial Loading ◽  
Absorption Properties

Performance Properties of Hybrid Aluminium–Composite Columnar Tube under Axial Crush Force

2015 ◽  
Vol 1115 ◽  
pp. 288-291
Author(s):  
Perowansa Paruka ◽  
Mohd Hafizil Mat Yasin ◽  
Rizalman Mamat ◽  
Md Abdul Maleque ◽  
Md Kamal Md Shah
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Hybrid Composite ◽  
Axial Loading ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Aluminium Composite ◽  
Absorption Properties ◽  
Energy Absorption Capacity ◽  
Fiber Mats ◽  
Axial Crush ◽  
Initial Peak

This paper presents an experimental work on the influence of number of layers in the overwrap hybrid composite columnars under repeated axial crush force. The columnar test specimens were fabricated by hand lay–up process using commercial available of 0/90° ply oriented epoxy-glass fiber mats. In determining the energy absorption capacity, three different columnar tubes were prepared using one-layer, two-layers and three-layers in order to determine the utilize of such fibers in structural automotive applications. Quasi-static crush test for these tubes was carried out using Instron machine with axial loading. Results showed that the axial crush force and the numbers of layers influenced the level of energy absorption before structures collapse. It is found that the initial peak crush force, mean crush force, crush force efficiency and energy absorption properties of the collapsed hybrid composite columnars were increased by adding of layers in the overwrap thickness.

scholarly journals Parametric Analysis on Landing Gear Strut Friction of Light Aircraft for Touchdown Performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 5445
Author(s):  
Shengyong Gan ◽  
Xingbo Fang ◽  
Xiaohui Wei
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Landing Gear ◽  
Surface Model ◽  
Absorption Properties ◽  
Surface Method ◽  
Design Variables ◽  
Landing Impact ◽  
Landing Response ◽  
Parametric Studies

The aim of this paper is to obtain the strut friction–touchdown performance relation for designing the parameters involving the strut friction of the landing gear in a light aircraft. The numerical model of the landing gear is validated by drop test of single half-axle landing gear, which is used to obtain the energy absorption properties of strut friction in the landing process. Parametric studies are conducted using the response surface method. Based on the design of the experiment results and response surface functions, the sensitivity analysis of the design variables is implemented. Furthermore, a multi-objective optimization is carried out for good touchdown performance. The results show that the proportion of energy absorption of friction load accounts for more than 35% of the total landing impact energy. The response surface model characterizes well for the landing response, with a minimum fitting accuracy of 99.52%. The most sensitive variables for the four landing responses are the lower bearing width and the wheel moment of inertia. Moreover, the max overloading of sprung mass in LC-1 decreases by 4.84% after design optimization, which illustrates that the method of analysis and optimization on the strut friction of landing gear is efficient for improving the aircraft touchdown performance.

Crush Response of Polyurethane Foam-Filled Aluminium Tube Subjected to Axial Loading

2014 ◽  
Vol 875-877 ◽  
pp. 534-541 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chawalit Thinvongpituk ◽  
Nirut Onsalung
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Polyurethane Foam ◽  
Testing Machine ◽  
Axial Loading ◽  
Asymmetric Mode ◽  
Pu Foam ◽  
Universal Testing ◽  
Collapse Mode ◽  
Empty Tube ◽  
Foam Filled

In this paper, the experimental investigation of polyurethane (PU) foam-filled into circular aluminum tubes subjected to axial crushing was presented. The purpose of this study is to improve the energy absorption of aluminium tube under axial quasi-static load. The aluminium tube was made from the AA6063-T5 aluminium alloy tubes. Each tube was filled with polyurethane foam. The density of foam was varied from 100, 150 and 200 kg/mP3P including with empty tube. The range of diameter/thickness (D/t) ratio of tube was varied from 15-55. The specimen were tested by quasi-static axial load with crush speed of 50 mm/min using the 2,000 kN universal testing machine. The load-displacement curves while testing were recorded for calculation. The mode of collapse of each specimen was analyzed concerning on foam density and the influence of D/t ratio. The results revealed that the tube with foam-filled provided significantly increment of the energy absorption than that of the empty tube. While the density of foam and D/t ratios increase, the tendency of collapse mode is transformed from asymmetric mode to concertina mode.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Compression and Energy Absorption Properties of Small-Sized Thin-Walled Metal Tubes

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Xiaoqin Hao ◽  
Jia Yu ◽  
Weidong He ◽  
Yi Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Simulation Models ◽  
Simulation Method ◽  
Engineering Practice ◽  
Small Ring ◽  
Metal Tube ◽  
Absorption Properties ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Hollow Metal

To solve the problem of the effective cushioning of fast-moving mechanical components in small ring-shaped spaces, the factors affecting the compression and energy absorption properties of small-sized hollow metal tubes were studied. Simulation models were constructed to analyse the influences of tube diameter, wall thickness, relative position, and number of stacked components on the compression and energy absorption properties. The correctness of the simulation method and its output were verified by experiments, which proved the effectiveness of compression and energy absorption properties of small-sized thin-walled metal tubes. The research provides support for the application of metal tube buffers in armament launch technology and engineering practice.

Attempts to improve energy absorption characteristics of circular metal tubes subjected to axial loading

2010 ◽  
Vol 48 (6) ◽  
pp. 379-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Salehghaffari ◽  
M. Tajdari ◽  
M. Panahi ◽  
F. Mokhtarnezhad
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Axial Loading ◽  
Absorption Characteristics

Energy Absorption Properties of FRP tube under Commission Load

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atsushi Yokoyama ◽  
Tamotsu Nakatani ◽  
Motoharu Tateishi ◽  
Akihiko Gotoh
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Absorption Properties ◽  
Frp Tube

Effect of polymer foam anisotropy on energy absorption during combined shear-compression loading

2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (3) ◽  
pp. 597-613 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yasmine Mosleh ◽  
Kelly Vanden Bosche ◽  
Bart Depreitere ◽  
Jos Vander Sloten ◽  
Ignaas Verpoest ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Transverse Shear ◽  
Axial Loading ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene ◽  
Polystyrene Foam ◽  
Polymer Foam ◽  
Expanded Polystyrene Foam ◽  
Shear Loads ◽  
Loading Direction ◽  
Compression Behaviour

Polymeric foams are extensively used in applications such as packaging, sports goods and sandwich structures. Since in-service loading conditions are often multi-axial, characterisation of foams under multi-axial loading is essential. In this article, quasi-static combined shear-compression behaviour of isotropic expanded polystyrene foam and anisotropic polyethersulfone foam was studied. For this, a testing apparatus which can apply combined compression and transverse shear loads was developed. The results revealed that the shear and compression energy absorption, yield stress and stiffness of foams are dependent on deformation angle. The total energy absorption of the anisotropic polyethersulfone foam is shown to be direction dependent in contrast to isotropic expanded polystyrene. Furthermore, for similar relative density, polyethersulfone foam absorbs more energy than expanded polystyrene foam, regardless of deformation angle. This study highlights the importance of correct positioning of foam cells in anisotropic foams with respect to loading direction to maximise energy absorption capability.

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