Abstract
In this study, impact behavior of triggered and non-triggered tubes with and without auxetic
filler are examined by using numerical methods. Material properties of tubes made of aluminum alloy
and auxetic lattices utilizing ABSplus plastics are determined by using tensile tests. Finite element
analyses are performed by using LS-DYNA software at 5 m/s impact velocity. Two different trigger
shape are suggested and compared each other and discussed the advantages and disadvantages over nontriggered tubes. For these loading conditions, trigger mechanism provides lower peak forces and higher
crash force efficiency (CFE), but lower specific energy absorption (SEA). Also, the effects of using
auxetic fillers in these triggered tubes are investigated in terms crashworthiness characteristics.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 119-127 |
Journal | Multiscale and Multidisciplinary Modeling, Experiments and Design |
Volume | 2 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 18 Dec 2018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01 Jun 2019 |