Neural Networks in Crashworthiness Analysis of Thin-Walled Profile with Foam Filling

This article presents the numerical tests of thin-walled compressed columns with a square cross-section. The crush efficiency indicators were determined using the finite element method (Abaqus) and neural networks of MLP. The models had a constant circular trigger, with a diameter of 32 mm. During dynamic analysis, the samples were loaded with 1700 J. The numerical models were filled with aluminum foam from 40 mm to 180 mm every 20 mm. The study presents the conclusions for the thin-walled models with crushable foam.