Experimental Testing of the Composite Energy Absorber

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This paper deals with the development of a deformation element designed to be used in transportation industry. The aim is to develop a design of thermoplastic composite that begins to warp under a considerable impact loading and thus ensures a high energy absorption. This is accomplished using several modes of deformation. Fiber fracture and delamination of the composite layers can be counted among the most important ones. The shape of the deformation element was designed to utilize the advantages of its thermoplastic matrix when creating the shape of the composite plate as well as when joining the plates together (welding, bonding).

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