This paper aims to optimize the crashworthiness capability of glass-reinforced epoxy
composites (GFRE) over wrapped polyvinyl chloride (PVC) circular tubes with cutouts. The …

It is advised to add cuts as circular holes to constructions' walls for technical requirements
such as the assembly and to reduce the weight. Since these induced cutouts have a …

Reducing the risk and severity of injuries during collisions is achieved through the design of
crashworthy structures and systems within the vehicle. In this study, the crashworthiness …

The increasing demand for sustainable materials in the automotive industry has driven the
research towards exploration of natural fiber composites for crash structures. This study …

This study aims to examine the deformation properties and crashworthiness performance of
square tubes manufactured from 3D-printed polylactic acid (PLA), which incorporate window …

Enhancing vehicle crashworthiness is critical for improving passenger safety during
collisions. Subsequently, this research seeks to explore both the deformation characteristics …

The automotive industry is progressively focusing on lightweight, eco-friendly, and
crashworthy composite structures to enhance vehicle performance, safety, and reduce the …

Metal/composite hybrid tubes are potential candidates for crashworthy products having less
weight and low cost compared to conventional crash boxes. The crashworthiness of …

In order to investigate the damage characteristics of structural components under axial
compression, thin-walled columns are chosen as a more straightforward construct due to the …

Hybrid composite materials have been widely used to advance the mechanical responses of
fiber-reinforced composites by utilizing different types of fibers and fillers in a single …