Abstract
Multi-cell columns inspired by diatom algae have been examined regarding crashworthiness. Crushing simulations have been conducted for AA2024-T351, B1500HS-O25, and a combination of these materials. The highest specific energy absorption and lowest peak crushing force value were obtained with a homogenous AA2024-T351 column. Single and multi-objective optimization studies have been conducted with this column to find the best design. This design could be used in crash-box-like structures in automotive design.
About the author
Dr. İsmail Öztürk was born in 1982 in Bursa, Turkey. He is an associate professor in the Mechatronics Engineering Department at Bursa Technical University, Bursa, Turkey, and received his Ph.D. in Automotive Engineering from Uludağ University. Before joining Uludağ University, he worked at the Durmazlar machine factory in Bursa, Turkey. His research interests are vehicle crashworthiness, accelerated design, thin-walled columns, B-pillar, and vehicle bumper beam optimization.
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Author contributions: The author has accepted responsibility for the entire content of this submitted manuscript and approved submission.
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Research funding: The authors did not receive support from any organization for the submitted work.
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Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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