@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10596, title = {Study on the Deformation Modes of an Axially Crushed Compact Impact Absorption Member}, author = {Shigeyuki Haruyama and Hiroyuki Tanaka and Dai-Heng Chen and Aidil Khaidir Bin Muhamad}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {In this paper, the deformation modes of a compact impact absorption member subjected to axial compression are investigated using finite element method and experiments. A multiple combination compact impact absorption member, referred to as a 'compress-expand member', is proposed to substitute the conventional thin-walled circular tube. This study found that the proposed compact impact absorption member has stable load increase characteristics and a wider range of high load efficiency (Pave/Pmax) than the thin-walled circular tube. Moreover, the proposed compact impact absorption member can absorb larger loads in a smaller radius than the thin-walled cylindrical tube, as it can maintain its stable deformation in increased wall thicknesses. }, journal = {International Journal of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering}, volume = {6}, number = {6}, year = {2012}, pages = {1104 - 1112}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10596}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/66}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 66, 2012}, }