An analytical study for global buckling of circular tubes under axial and oblique compression

Employing this model, the energy absorption properties of circular metal tubes are analyzed. For global buckling tubes of same geometry, fixed boundary can absorb more energy than free boundary due to the bending plastic mechanism at ends. For oblique compression (compression angle ≤30°), the load-displacement curve of global buckling is similar to that of uniaxial compression. For tubes of different geometries under uniaxial compression, the total response and energy absorption ability are compared between global buckling and progressive buckling. If the effective stoke is small, the specific energy absorbing (SEA) of global buckling tube could be higher than progressive buckling tube.