NASA NTRS · 19860000046
Self-Alining End Supports for Energy Absorber
Abstract
Simple devices stabilize axially-loaded compressive members. Energyabsorbing column held by two end supports, which stabilize column and tolerate misalinement. Column absorbs excess load by collapsing lengthwise. Self-alining supports small, lightweight, and almost maintenance-free. Their use eliminates alinement problem, opening up more applications and providing higher reliability for compressively-loaded energy absorbers.
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Alfaro-Bou, E., Eichelberger, C. P., Fasanella, E.. 1986-06-01. Self-Alining End Supports for Energy Absorber. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19860000046
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