Energy Absorption of Plastic, Steel, and Aluminum Shells Under Impact Conditions

Authors

• R. C. Van Kuren - Forming and Mechanical Evaluation Section, Research Dept., Bethlehem Steel Corp.

Topic

• Aluminum
• Steel
• Plastics
• Roads and highways

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