3923b8ab-e0b3-42e4-9f7e-a069c7d2501e20210909045054090naun:naunmdt@crossref.orgMDT DepositInternational Journal of Mechanics1998-444810.46300/9104http://www.naun.org/cms.action?id=2828128202112820211510.46300/9104.2021.15https://www.naun.org/cms.action?id=23280FauzanDjamaluddinDepartement of Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Faculty, Universitas Hasanuddin, Gowa IndonesiaIn this study, the researcher carried out a comparative investigation of the crashworthy features of different tubular structures with a quasi-static three bending point, like the foam-filled two and tri circular tube structures. Energy absorption capacities and failure modes of different structures are also studied. Furthermore, the general characteristics are investigated and compared for instance the energy absorption, specific energy absorption and energy-absorbing effectiveness for determining the potential structural components that can be used in the field of vehicle engineering. 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