Abstract
Square 'tubular rings' were formed by welding together four lengths of metal tubing at mitred joints. The quasi-static load-deflection characteristics of such components were investigated and compared with the behaviour of a free tube under lateral compression. The dynamic response of a single tubular ring and a system of such rings is described and the source of the enhanced energy absorbing capacitiy is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | TUBULAR RINGS AS IMPACT ENERGY ABSORBERS. |
Publisher | Elsevier Applied Science Publ |
Pages | 555-563 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Print) | 0853342938 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 1984 |