Effects of Mode Interaction on Collapse of Short, Imperfect, Thin-Walled Columns

1984 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 566-573 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Hui
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Compressive Load ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Elastic Stability ◽  
Mode Interaction ◽  
Mode Shapes ◽  
Symmetric Mode ◽  
Antisymmetric Mode ◽  
Mode Stability ◽  
Thin Walled

The present paper deals with the design of beneficial geometric imperfections of short, thin-walled columns in order to maximize their energy absorption. The investigation was motivated by the experimental finding that under axial compressive load, the symmetric mode (which has a higher buckling load than the antisymmetric mode) actually has a much higher energy absorption than the antisymmetric mode as measured by the area under the curve of applied load versus end-shortening curve. Thus, an attempt is made to introduce imperfections in the beneficial symmetric mode so that the mode shapes of extremely large deflection in plastic collapse will also be of the symmetric type. The two-mode stability problem is studied using Koiter’s theory of elastic stability.

Dynamic Post-Buckling Behavior of Thin-Walled Structures With Flexible Knife-Edge Supports

1993 ◽  
Vol 46 (11S) ◽  
pp. S148-S155 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Souza
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Condition ◽  
Lateral Displacement ◽  
Compressive Load ◽  
Elastic Stability ◽  
Knife Edge ◽  
Loading Process ◽  
Thin Walled Structures ◽  
Buckling Behavior ◽  
Post Buckling ◽  
Thin Walled

The paper discusses the influence that changes of the simply supported boundary condition during the loading process have on the dynamic post-buckling behavior of elastic thin-walled structures. Of special interest is the knife-edge type of support which is associated to the free-to-rotate boundary condition. The results presented show how changes of the free-to-rotate condition during the loading process can dramatically alter the response of thin-walled structures. This fact is highlighted by the equilibrium paths and the characteristic curves presented. The former relate the applied compressive load and the lateral displacement, whereas, the latter relate the compressive load and the square of the corresponding natural frequency of vibration. The importance of an adquate design of the supports is stressed in view of the observed dramatic changes. The work is done in the scope of the elastic stability and damping is not included in the analysis.

Experimental and numerical studies on failure and energy absorption of composite thin-walled square tubes under quasi-static compression loading

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 623-634
Author(s):  
Haolei Mou ◽  
Zhenyu Feng ◽  
Jiang Xie ◽  
Jun Zou ◽  
Kun Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Shell Model ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Failure Mode ◽  
Failure Criterion ◽  
Finite Element Models ◽  
Static Compression ◽  
Compression Loading ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Simulation Results

AbstractTo analysis the failure and energy absorption of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) thin-walled square tube, the quasi-static axial compression loading tests are conducted for [±45]3s square tube, and the square tube after test is scanned to further investigate the failure mechanism. Three different finite element models, i.e. single-layer shell model, multi-layer shell model and stacked shell mode, are developed by using the Puck 2000 matrix failure criterion and Yamada Sun fiber failure criterion, and three models are verified and compared according to the experimental energy absorption metrics. The experimental and simulation results show that the failure mode of [±45]3s square tube is the local buckling failure mode, and the energy are absorbed mainly by intralaminar and interlaminar delamination, fiber elastic deformation, fiber debonding and fracture, matrix deformation cracking and longitudinal crack propagation. Three different finite element models can reproduce the collapse behaviours of [±45]3s square tube to some extent, but the stacked shell model can better reproduce the failure mode, and the difference of specific energy absorption (SEA) is minimum, which shows the numerical simulation results are in better agreement with the test results.

scholarly journals Compressive Behaviour of Aluminium Pyramidal Lattice Material-Filled Tubes

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 3817
Author(s):  
Yingjie Huang ◽  
Wenke Zha ◽  
Yingying Xue ◽  
Zimu Shi
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Al Alloy ◽  
Compressive Behaviour ◽  
Lattice Material ◽  
Empty Tube ◽  
Thin Walled

This study focuses on the uniaxial compressive behaviour of thin-walled Al alloy tubes filled with pyramidal lattice material. The mechanical properties of an empty tube, Al pyramidal lattice material, and pyramidal lattice material-filled tube were investigated. The results show that the pyramidal lattice material-filled tubes are stronger and provide greater energy absorption on account of the interaction between the pyramidal lattice material and the surrounding tube.

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.

Numerical Investigation of Cross-Section on Aluminum A6063 Thin-Walled Structures under Low-Velocity Impact Loading

2014 ◽  
Vol 1019 ◽  
pp. 96-102
Author(s):  
Ali Taherkhani ◽  
Ali Alavi Nia
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Cross Sections ◽  
Peak Load ◽  
Circular Cross Section ◽  
Absorption Capacity ◽  
Energy Absorption Capacity ◽  
Thin Walled Structures ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Crush Strength

In this study, the energy absorption capacity and crush strength of cylindrical thin-walled structures is investigated using nonlinear Finite Elements code LS-DYNA. For the thin-walled structure, Aluminum A6063 is used and its behaviour is modeled using power-law equation. In order to better investigate the performance of tubes, the simulation was also carried out on structures with other types of cross-sections such as triangle, square, rectangle, and hexagonal, and their results, namely, energy absorption, crush strength, peak load, and the displacement at the end of tubes was compared to each other. It was seen that the circular cross-section has the highest energy absorption capacity and crush strength, while they are the lowest for the triangular cross-section. It was concluded that increasing the number of sides increases the energy absorption capacity and the crush strength. On the other hand, by comparing the results between the square and rectangular cross-sections, it can be found out that eliminating the symmetry of the cross-section decreases the energy absorption capacity and the crush strength. The crush behaviour of the structure was also studied by changing the mass and the velocity of the striker, simultaneously while its total kinetic energy is kept constant. It was seen that the energy absorption of the structure is more sensitive to the striker velocity than its mass.

Mechanical Design, Additive Manufacturing, and Performance of Equal Volume Metamaterials

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richárd Horváth ◽  
Vendel Barth ◽  
Viktor Gonda ◽  
Mihály Réger ◽  
Imre Felde
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element Analysis ◽  
Finite Element ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Mechanical Design ◽  
Area Under The Curve ◽  
Cell Number ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unit Cells ◽  
And Performance

Abstract In this paper, we study the energy absorption of metamaterials composed of unit cells whose special geometry makes the cross-sectional area and the volume of the bodies generated from them constant (for the same enclosing box dimensions). After a parametric description of such special geometries, we analyzed by finite element analysis the deformation of the metamaterials we have designed during compression. We 3D printed the designed metamaterials from plastic to subject them to real compression. The results of the finite element analysis were compared with the real compaction results. Then, for each test specimen, we plotted its compaction curve. By fitting a polynomial to the compaction curves and integrating it (area under the curve), the energy absorption of the samples can be obtained. As a result of these investigations, we drew a conclusion about the relationship between energy absorption and cell number.

Energy Absorption of Origami Crash Box: Numerical Simulation and Theoretical Analysis

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengyan Shi ◽  
Jiayao Ma ◽  
Yan Chen ◽  
Zhong You
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Theoretical Study ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Deformation Mode ◽  
Absorption Efficiency ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Good Match ◽  
Energy Absorption Efficiency ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Initial Peak

Thin-walled tubes as energy absorption devices are widely in use for their low cost and high manufacturability. Employing origami technique on a tube enables induction of a predetermined failure mode so as to improve its energy absorption efficiency. Here we study the energy absorption of a hexagonal tubular device named the origami crash box numerically and theoretically. Numerical simulations of the quasi-static axial crushing show that the pattern triggers a diamond-shaped mode, leading to a substantial increase in energy absorption and reduction in initial peak force. The effects of geometric parameters on the performance of the origami crash box are also investigated through a parametric study. Furthermore, a theoretical study on the deformation mode and energy absorption of the origami crash box is carried out, and a good match with numerical results is obtained. The origami crash box shows great promise in the design of energy absorption devices.

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