A theoretical analysis of the energy absorption response of expanded metal tubes under impact loads

•Expanded metal tube with α= 0, have higher η and SEA and the symmetric collapse.•Increasing the H of drop hammer would increase the Xcrushing, Fmean, Fpeak and Ea.•Analytical model can draw the force-displacement curve during dynamic loading. In this study, cylindrical absorbers made of expanded me...

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