While composite structures absorb energy well during crash events, crush-induced failure mechanisms and their effects on absorption characteristics are still unclear. Due to the complexity of process, Finite Element (FE) models applied estimate capability require a considerable amount computational time. This study presents novel numerical approach for crushing process AS4/8852 flat coupon plat...

One of the main objectives of aircraft and automotive manufacturers is related to improvement of the crash behaviour of lightweight structures. The absorbed energy is an important parameter for the development of the vehicle passive security concept. In present paper, the composite laminate of conical shell structures subjected to slip loading are studied by using finite element method. ANSYS/L...

Energy absorption capability of thin-walled structures with various cross sections has been considered by researchers up to now. These structures as energy absorbers are used widely in different industries such as automotive and aerospace and protect passengers and goods against impact. In this paper, mechanical behavior of thin-walled aluminum tubes with and without polyurethane foam filler su...

Transmission X-ray microscopy (TXM) is a rapidly developing technique with the capability of nanoscale three dimensional (3D) real-space imaging. Combined with the wide range in energy tunability from synchrotron sources, TXM enables the retrieval of 3D microstructural information with elemental/chemical sensitivity that would otherwise be inaccessible. The differential absorption contrast abov...