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3.2. Crushing Behavior of Empty Circular Tubes<br />

Andrews et. al. (Andrews, et al. 1983) determined the deformation modes of<br />

empty aluminum cylindrical tubes with various lengths to diameter D/t and L/t and wall<br />

thickness to diameter ratios. The deformation modes associated with geometrical<br />

parameters of cylindrical tubes are graphically shown in Figure 3. 1. The common<br />

deformation modes are classifies as;<br />

Diamond: Progressive asymmetric folding of circular tubes, Figure 3.2.,<br />

(Marsolek and Reimerdes 2004).<br />

Concertina: Progressive axisymmetric folding of circular tubes, Figure 3.3.,<br />

(Huang 2003)<br />

Mixed: Axisymmetric folding followed diamond mode of folding , Figure 3.4.,<br />

(Toksoy 2003)<br />

Axisymmetric deformation (single or multiple barreling): Simultaneous<br />

collapse along the length of the tube, Figure 3.5., (Kavi 2004)<br />

Global Bending (Euler): Tube buckling, Figure 3.6., (Seitzberger, et al. 1997).<br />

Figure 3.1. Crushing modes of HT30 Al tubes as functions of D/t and L/t.<br />

(Source: Andrews, et al. 1983)<br />

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