Axial compression and energy absorption characteristics of high-strength thin-walled cylinders under impact load

Y. S. Tai, M. Y. Huang, H. T. Hu

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Abstract

Non-linear finite element software LS-DYNA is used to analyze the axial compression behavior and energy absorption of a high-strength thin-walled member under an impact load. To elucidate the effect of dynamic impact on the strain rate, the Cowper-Symonds equation is applied to analyze the plastic state of stress and the onset of dynamic yielding under different strain rates, such that the modeled deformation behavior of the member is consistent with the actual situation. Results for the thin-walled members made of mild steel and dual phase steel are compared. Assuming two different materials with equal sectional areas, an analysis confirms that the energy absorption of high-strength steel thin-walled component is better than the mild steel thin-walled component. Hence, thin-walled tubes made of high-strength steel are investigated using a series of analysis. The relationships between displacement and load, average load and energy absorption properties are obtained.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-8
Number of pages8
JournalTheoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics
Volume53
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010 Feb

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Applied Mathematics

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