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Numerical investigation on the quasi-static compression characteristics of bio-inspired vertically grooved square tubular structure for the application in crashbox

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Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering

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Abstract

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D: Journal of Automobile Engineering, Volume 240, Issue 6, Page 3263-3275, May 2026.
This study enhances the crashworthiness of Al6063 square tubes by investigating vertical grooves on energy absorption and deformation control. Numerical simulations evaluated tubes with 1 mm deep and wide vertical grooves in configurations of 2, 4, 6 and ...