In this study, the crashworthiness performance of a multi-cell column designed from B1500HS boron steel with three different hardness values and six different regional hot-formed designs were compared in terms of passenger safety. Energy absorption and peak crushing force values of the columns were examined by impact simulations under oblique loading. “T25 heat-treated column” gave the highest energy absorption value, while "O25 heat-treated column" gave the lowest peak crushing force value. Regional hot-formed columns’ energy absorption and peak crushing force values resulted in between these two homogeneous heat-treated columns, except for the fifth and eighth designs. It has been shown that regional hot forming has a significant effect on the crashworthiness performance of the multi-cell columns under oblique loading.
boron steel crashworthiness energy absorption (EA) multi-cell column oblique loading peak crushing force (PCF) tailored property
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Engineering |
Journal Section | Articles |
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Publication Date | September 30, 2021 |
Submission Date | July 2, 2021 |
Acceptance Date | August 7, 2021 |
Published in Issue | Year 2021 Volume: 5 Issue: 3 |
International Journal of Automotive Science and Technology (IJASTECH) is published by Society of Automotive Engineers Turkey