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oxes experience higher mean load and SEA values than 1050H14 Al crush box<br />

because of higher yield strength of 6061T4 Al alloy. Furthermore, Hydro foam filling is<br />

more effective than Alulight foam in increasing both mean load and SEA values of<br />

filled <strong>boxes</strong>, resulting from the higher plateau stresses of Hydro foam.<br />

(a)<br />

(b)<br />

Figure 8.6. Response surface of mean load of filled <strong>boxes</strong>; a) Alulight and b) Hydro<br />

foam filling.<br />

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