Load & Energy Dual Boost
Synergistic yielding of foam and tube wall improves load-bearing and energy absorption under transverse loading.
Zhang, Jianxun · Sun, Hao · Henghui, Liu · Hao, Su
Materials 2023
Load-bearing capacity increases with foam strength, tube wall thickness, and punch width
Energy absorption increases with foam strength, tube wall thickness, and punch width
The closer the loading position to the clamped end, the greater the improvement in load-bearing and energy absorption
Theoretical model can predict large deflection of metal FFTT under transverse loading