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Two dimensionless performance indicators for the crashworthiness of tubes: Energy-absorbing effectiveness factor (EAEF) and effectiveness of energy absorption (EEA)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Tubes are widely used structural components across various industries, including construction, transportation, space, and aerospace sectors. Energy absorption is a key performance indicator of tubes under axial crushing which is used to evaluate their ability to dissipate energy and protect the main structure and, in many cases, passengers. In this note, two dimensionless performance indicators for the crashworthiness of tubes, i.e., the energy-absorbing effectiveness factor (EAEF) and the effectiveness of energy absorption (EEA), are articulated and compared with some available experimental data.

Source: International Journal of Impact Engineering

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijimpeng.2025.105502

Authors: Dong Ruan, T.X. Yu, Norman Jones

Institutions: Swinburne University of Technology, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, University of Liverpool

Language: English

Topic: Cellular and Composite Structures

Subfield: Mechanical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,170

OpenAlex ID: W4413119681

FWCI: 1.179

Cites: 24

Cited by: 4

Related to: 10