The benefit of the unibody construction (compared to traditional body on frame construction) is better space utilization and vehicle packaging, better handling, and enhanced
energy absorption capabilities.
Abstract: Composite metal foam (CMF) is known for its high strength to density ratio and extraordinary
energy absorption capabilities.
In addition, the research team will look into
the energy absorption capabilities of similar geomaterials such as rock rubble.
While sand has been used traditionally for military fortification, very little is known about the unique
energy absorption capability of the material.
Gains in
energy absorption capability are moderate - to - strongly (r = 0.59) associated with increases in joint range of motion (Kay et al. 2016), which suggests a connection between increases in energy storage and an increase in muscle fascicle length.
Not exact matches
The radiative
absorption capability of CO2 allows atmospheric molecules to reach a higher temperature than that imparted to them by
energy at the surface so they rise to a higher location than would be predicted from their weight and their individual gas constants.
However the radiative
absorption capability of CO2 is also high so in practice it has little difficulty acquiring the
energy needed to initiate uplift.