Multiple stage deformation reinforcement structure for impact absorption

A structural reinforcement for a vehicle comprising:

• a) a carrier having:
• i) a base wall,
• ii) a first portion having a plurality of first projections which form one or more first cell-like structures extending from the base wall,
• iii) a second portion having a plurality of second projections which form one or more second cell-like structures extending from the base wall,
• b) an activated material affixed to the carrier and located on the first portion, wherein the activatable material is configured to secure the carrier in a cavity of the vehicle;
• wherein the plurality of first projections and the plurality of second projections include one or more ribs;
• wherein in event of an impact, the plurality of first projections and the plurality of second projections are configured to deform toward the base wall, in a direction of an impact load, or both in response to the impact load;
• and
• wherein the plurality of first projections is configured to receive the impact load and deform before the plurality of second projections receives the impact load and deforms.