摘要 |
<p>A controllably deformable frame structure comprising a structural member (50) and a member for controllably deforming the frame structure. The controllably deforming structure comprises at least one energy-absorbing zone (57) disposed within the structural member. In turn, the structural member will deform controllably when subjected to loads of lesser magnitude than required to plastically deform the remainder of the at least one structural member. The invention likewise comprises a method of manufacturing a frame structure.</p> |