Application of foam-filled conical tubes in enhancing the crashworthiness performance of vehicle protective structures

• Main Authors: Ahmad, Z., Thambiratnam, D. P.
• Format: Article
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2009
• Subjects: TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/13198/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13588260902775041

This paper treats the feasibility of including a supplementary energy-absorbing device in the form of foam-filled conical tubes onto vehicular protective structures to enhance their energy absorbing capacity and hence to enhance safety for the occupants during accidental impacts. The effect of the s...