This work aimed to investigate the compressive and shape recovery performance of the 3D
printed shape-memory corrugated tubes (SMCTs). The structures were manufactured by …

To improve the energy absorption characteristics of thin-walled structures and reduce the
initial peak compression force and load fluctuation, a novel aluminum foam-filled corrugated …

Lateral corrugated tubes (LCTs) with a sinusoidal cross-section have a wider design space
than the ordinary circular tube, which is suitable for design of high performance energy …

Cutting-type structures, because of their desirable mechanical characteristics, high energy
absorption capabilities and excellent guiding performance, has been extensively employed …

The application of carbon fiber in the drive shaft received grave concern in vehicle design
due to its excellent lightweight and mechanical properties. This paper proposed and …

Inspired by the assembly of building blocks, an innovative modular assembly structure
(MAS) is proposed. With its modular design and versatility, MAS can be tailored to diverse …

Non-convex tubes that have superior energy absorption potential may expand and deform
unstable during impact, limiting energy absorption. The bamboo node can strengthen …

To address the limitation of inflexible dimension parameters in thin-walled structures for
ensuring energy absorption effectiveness, a design approach for a multi-tube combination of …

The plateau force is an important factor affecting the performance of energy absorber. In this
paper, a partially curved-wall polygonal tube (PCPT) is proposed by studying the …

Rigid polyurethane foam, due to its low density, light weight and effective energy absorption,
can be used as a new filling material to improve the energy absorption capacity of pipe …