Design and finite element simulations of aluminium foam-filled thin-walled tubes. (1st April 2005)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hanssen, A.G.; Reyes, A.; Hopperstad, O.S.; Langseth, M.
• Is Part Of: International journal of vehicle design. Volume 37:Number 2/3(2005)
• Page Start: 126
• Page End: 155
• Publication Date: 2005-04-01
• Subjects: aluminium extrusions -- aluminium foams -- energy absorption -- crash box -- LS-DYNA -- finite element method -- FEM -- constitutive modelling -- simulation -- thin-walled tubes -- mechanical properties -- foam properties -- foam design -- foam-based structural components -- strength -- bending -- foam density; Motor vehicles -- Design and construction -- Periodicals; 629.231
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0143-3369

Abstract

This paper presents experiences gained at SIMLab in modelling and design of aluminium-foam-filled tubes for structural applications. The main challenges for robust finite element simulations using explicit codes are outlined and references to previous studies are used for illustration. Any details whatsoever may be found in the original papers referenced in the text.