Experimental study on the energy absorption capability of circular corrugated tubes under lateral loading and axial loading

2015 ◽  
Vol 229 (13) ◽  
pp. 1739-1761 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abbas Niknejad ◽  
Yashar Abdolzadeh ◽  
Jafar Rouzegar ◽  
Mohammad Abbasi
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Axial Loading ◽  
Lateral Loading

Experimental study of corrugated tubes under lateral loading

2012 ◽  
Vol 226 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Eyvazian ◽  
I Akbarzadeh ◽  
M Shakeri
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Lateral Loading ◽  
Lateral Direction ◽  
Static Tests ◽  
Crushing Force ◽  
Innovative Solution ◽  
Thin Walled ◽  
Energy Absorbers ◽  
Absorption Characteristics

Thin-walled tubes are widely used as energy absorbers in various vehicles and moving parts. The objective of this study is to investigate the energy absorption characteristics of tubes with corrugations in different geometries, under lateral loading. In order to produce corrugations, an innovative solution is introduced. Quasi-static tests were conducted to study the effect of changing the corrugation geometry (type and amplitude). The results show that tubes with corrugations have a higher mean crushing force which is directly proportional to the number of corrugations and their amplitudes. Moreover, it was observed that corrugated tubes can absorb approximately four times more energy than the tubes without corrugations in the same sizes and weights. Finally, it was found that corrugated tubes are more effective in lateral direction as energy absorbers, as they present suitable force–deflection responses.

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.

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

scholarly journals Quasi-static, impact and energy absorption of internally nested tubes subjected to lateral loading

2016 ◽  
Vol 98 ◽  
pp. 337-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Baroutaji ◽  
M.D. Gilchrist ◽  
A.G. Olabi
Keyword(s):  
Energy Absorption ◽  
Lateral Loading

Experimental study on seismic performance of suspended ceiling components

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yong Wang ◽  
Huanjun Jiang ◽  
Chen Wu ◽  
Zihui Xu ◽  
Zhiyuan Qin
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Energy Dissipation ◽  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Seismic Vulnerability ◽  
Axial Loading ◽  
Deformation Capacity ◽  
Severe Damage ◽  
Strong Earthquakes ◽  
Static Tests ◽  
Load Carrying

<p>Suspended ceiling systems (SCSs) experienced severe damage during strong earthquakes that occurred in recent years. The capacity of the ceiling component is a crucial factor affecting the seismic performance of SCS. Therefore, a series of static tests on suspended ceiling components under monotonic and cyclic loadings were carried out to investigate the seismic performance of the ceiling components. The ceiling components include main tee splices, cross tee latches and peripheral attachments. All specimens were tested under axial loading. Additionally, the static tests of cross tee latches subjected to shear and bending loadings were performed due to their seismic vulnerability. The failure pattern, load-carrying ability, deformation capacity and energy dissipation of the ceiling components are presented in detail in this study.</p>

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.

Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties of Larch Glulam Columns under Axial Compression

2016 ◽  
Vol 847 ◽  
pp. 38-45
Author(s):  
Xian Yan Zhou ◽  
Dan Zeng ◽  
Zhi Feng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Properties ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Bearing Capacity ◽  
Axial Strain ◽  
Slenderness Ratio ◽  
Axial Loading ◽  
Ultimate Bearing Capacity ◽  
Reduction Factor ◽  
Peak Strain ◽  
Short Columns

At present, the relevant researches of Glulam columns in China are mainly restricted to short columns. In order to study the mechanical properties of long columns under axial loading, an experimental study on five different slenderness ratios of Larch Glulam columns was carried out. With slenderness ratio changing, the variations of experimental data such as axial strain, lateral deflection at mid-height, ultimate bearing capacity, and peak strain were comparatively analyzed. The failure pattern and failure mechanism of long columns were discussed. The results indicate that the ultimate bearing capacity of Larch Glulam columns gradually decreases as the slenderness radio increases and the failure mode is gradually converted from strength failure to instability failure. The ultimate load reduction factor is obtained by regression analysis based on the experiment results of Larch Glulam short columns. The basis for design and application of Larch Glulam columns are provided.

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