Crushing performance and energy absorption characteristics of aluminum/CFRP hybrid thin-walled tubes: Experimental and numerical investigations
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This paper presents both experimental and numerical studies with the main purpose of exploring the crushing behavior of aluminum/CFRP hybrid thin-walled tubes under compression conditions. In particular, aluminum/CFRP tubes with 8, 10, and 12 layers of composites are considered, and the energy absorption characteristics are examined by quasi-static crushing experiments. An explicit finite element (FE) model is developed to investigate the axial crushing response and damage behavior of aluminum/CFRP tubes. Following validation against the experimental data, the developed FE model is applied to analyze the effects of number of layers and loading angles on the failure mechanism and energy absorption indexes of different tube configurations. The obtained results provide valuable insights into a practical energy absorption solution for aluminum/CFRP tubes subjected to crushing conditions, thereby contributing to the long-term development of the related industry.
Source: Composites Communications
Authors: Chao Zhang, Yunyun Sun, Tinh Quoc Bui, Jose L. Curiel-Sosa
Institutions: Jiangsu University, Duy Tan University, University of Sheffield
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,610
OpenAlex ID: W4402621724