Mechanisms and mechanics of compressive deformation in open-cell Al foams

Mechanics of Materials

Volumn 36, Issue 8, 2004, Pages 781-797

  Zhou, J ^a   Shrotriya, P ^a   Soboyejo, W O ^a  

^a Princeton University   (United States)

Author keywords

Linear elastic deformation; Mechanisms; Plastic bending; Plastic buckling; Plastic collapse

Indexed keywords

ALUMINUM ALLOYS; BUCKLING; DEFORMATION; ELASTICITY; LOADING; MECHANISMS; OPTICAL MICROSCOPY; PLASTICITY; PORE SIZE; SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPY; STRESS ANALYSIS;

LINEAR ELASTIC DEFORMATION; PLASTIC BENDING; PLASTIC BUCKLING; PLASTIC COLLAPSE;

FOAMS;

EID: 1842478751     PISSN: 01676636     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.mechmat.2003.05.004     Document Type: Conference Paper

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