Effect of thermal aging on the crashworthiness of foam-filled CFRP composite tubes under lateral compression

Sebaey, Tamer A.; Junaedi, Harri; Alshahrani, Hassan; Alyamani, Rakan; Akkad, Khaled

doi:10.1016/j.jmrt.2022.12.180

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“…To quantify the energy absorption characteristics and stability of tubular composites during static axial compression, the following criteria are commonly used for evaluation 34,35 : total energy absorption (EA), specific energy absorption (SEA), initial peak force (PCF), mean compression force (MCF), and compression force efficiency (CFE).…”

Section: Crashworthiness Analysis Parametersmentioning

confidence: 99%

3D woven tubular composites with bamboo‐structures for enhanced energy absorption: Designing, manufacturing and performance analysis

Wen,

Qian,

Gao

et al. 2024

Polymer Composites

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Abstract3D woven tubular composites (3D‐WTC), known for their lightweight and high‐strength characteristics, are widely used in various energy‐absorbing components. To enhance the energy absorption capacity of 3D‐WTC, this study conducted a mechanical analysis of bamboo tube structures and proposed concentric circular nested biomimetic structures with “single tube + double ribs” and “double tubes + double ribs.” 3D woven tubular composites with bamboo‐structures (3DWTC‐Bamboo) were fabricated using the vacuum‐assisted resin transfer molding (VARTM) process. Axial compression tests were conducted using a universal testing machine to reveal and discuss the energy absorption capacity and failure modes of 3DWTC‐Bamboo. The results showed that 3DWTC‐Bamboo with a “double tube + double ribs” concentric circular nested biomimetic structures performed exceptionally, with a peak load of 28.93KN and specific energy absorption of 7.74 J·g−1. The failure mode was a hybrid of “rib folding + tube wall buckling.” Finally, finite element analysis of the stress distribution during the compression of 3DWTC‐Bamboo was conducted using ABAQUS, which validated the experimental results. In summary, this work provides a reference for structural innovation in 3D‐WTC and further expands its application in the field of energy absorption.Highlights Propose “single tube + double ribs” and “double tubes + double ribs” structures. Introducing the “rib” structures to enhance the local strength/stiffness. Test results show that 3DWTC‐Bamboo has great potential in energy absorption. The “ribs” can increase the local strength/stiffness of the tube structures.

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Section: Crashworthiness Analysis Parametersmentioning

confidence: 99%