Finite element modelling and analysis of expanding tubes

• Main Author: Tee, Chee Yen.
• Other Authors: Chai Gin Boay
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: 2013
• Subjects: DRNTU::Engineering::Aeronautical engineering
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/54089
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This study explores the mechanism of deforming both bare metal tubes and composite-wrapped tubes by an expansion die under quasi-static loading as a form of energy absorbing device to enhance crashworthiness. Finite element analysis is presented in this study to validate the results of the experimen...