Comparison of quasi-static compression characteristics of plain and vertically grooved square tubes for crashbox applications

Aravindh Murali, Pandiyan Arumugam, Vigneshwaran Shanmugam, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Tamil Nadu

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering

Published online on October 07, 2025

Abstract

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Ahead of Print.
Crashworthiness research is crucial for advancing automotive safety by designing structures that effectively absorb and dissipate impact energy during collisions. This study uses numerical simulations and experimental tests to investigate the ...