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(a)<br />

(b)<br />

Figure 4.3.Pictures of a) foam compression test samples and b) foam sample between<br />

compression test platens.<br />

4.2. Empty and Aluminum Foam Filled 1050Aluminum Crash Boxes<br />

An automobile <strong>crash</strong> box consists of two major parts: a montage part which<br />

provides connection between bumper and chassis and a <strong>crash</strong> zone in which the <strong>crash</strong><br />

energy is absorbed by plastic deformation (Figure 4.4). Depending on the specific <strong>crash</strong><br />

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