2018 Volume 49 Issue 6 Pages 1255-1260
In order to study deformation mode control, three-point bending analysis of the hat member with the strength distribution was carried out. As a result, it was found that a desired deformation mode can be obtained by optimizing the material strength difference and the plate thickness difference. Furthermore, it was found that the material strength difference required to control the deformation mode becomes larger as the plate thickness of the member becomes thinner.