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Axial Crushing and Energy Absorption Integrated Design of Modular Filled Double-Hat Beam Composite Structures.
Xiaojian Yi1,2, Lin Hu2,3, Qiqi Li2,3
1School of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha 410114, China.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 14, 2024
Summary
New modular filled composite structures significantly enhance automotive crashworthiness. These innovative designs improve axial crushing and energy absorption in double-hat beam structures, offering better vehicle safety and lightweight potential.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
Background:
- Automotive structures require enhanced axial crushing and energy absorption for safety.
- Conventional double-hat beam (DHB) structures have limitations in crashworthiness.
- Modular filled composite materials offer a novel approach to structural design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of modular filled composite structures on the axial crushing and energy absorption of DHB structures.
- To compare the performance of modular filled DHBs with conventional DHBs.
- To evaluate different modular section shapes (hexagonal, quadrilateral, triangular) for optimized crashworthiness.
Main Methods:
- Construction of modular filled composite structures with hexagonal, quadrilateral, and triangular sections.
- Innovative application of these structures to the inner side of DHB structures.
- Analysis of collision performance through simulation and dynamic weightlessness experiments.
Main Results:
- Modular filled DHBs showed significant enhancements in sectional characteristics and specific Mean Crushing Force compared to conventional DHBs.
- Plastic deformation characteristics were notably improved.
- Crashworthiness indicators increased by up to 116.53% for specific designs (e.g., TR-5).
Conclusions:
- Modular filled composite DHBs offer superior axial crushing and energy absorption compared to other thin-walled structures.
- Optimized modular filled structures provide significant lightweight and energy absorption benefits.
- This research provides valuable insights for automotive engineers focusing on crash safety, modularization, and lightweight design.
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