Novel Crashworthy Device for Pier Protection from Barge Impact

Figure 12

Maximum bending moment diagrams of the structures during impact and deflections of the structures after impact corresponding to different yielding strengths of beam steel (unit: MNm). , original shape of the device; , deformed shape of the device. (a)  = 250.0 MPa; (b)  = 350.0 MPa; (c)  = 450.0 MPa.

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