NASA NTRS · 19720000239
Energy absorber uses expanded coiled tube
Abstract
Mechanical shock mitigating device, based on working material to its failure point, absorbs mechanical energy by bending or twisting tubing. It functions under axial or tangential loading, has no rebound, is area independent, and is easy and inexpensive to build.
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Johnson, E. F.. 1972-12-01. Energy absorber uses expanded coiled tube. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19720000239
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