Advanced Composite Materials For Automotive Applications

Author : Ahmed Elmarakbi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111853526X
Total Pages : 487 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Composite Materials for Automotive Applications written by Ahmed Elmarakbi and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-10-09 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The automotive industry faces many challenges, including increased global competition, the need for higher-performance vehicles, a reduction in costs and tighter environmental and safety requirements. The materials used in automotive engineering play key roles in overcoming these issues: ultimately lighter materials mean lighter vehicles and lower emissions. Composites are being used increasingly in the automotive industry due to their strength, quality and light weight. Advanced Composite Materials for Automotive Applications: Structural Integrity and Crashworthiness provides a comprehensive explanation of how advanced composite materials, including FRPs, reinforced thermoplastics, carbon-based composites and many others, are designed, processed and utilized in vehicles. It includes technical explanations of composite materials in vehicle design and analysis and covers all phases of composite design, modelling, testing and failure analysis. It also sheds light on the performance of existing materials including carbon composites and future developments in automotive material technology which work towards reducing the weight of the vehicle structure. Key features: Chapters written by world-renowned authors and experts in their own fields Includes detailed case studies and examples covering all aspects of composite materials and their application in the automotive industries Unique topic integration between the impact, crash, failure, damage, analysis and modelling of composites Presents the state of the art in composite materials and their application in the automotive industry Integrates theory and practice in the fields of composite materials and automotive engineering Considers energy efficiency and environmental implications Advanced Composite Materials for Automotive Applications: Structural Integrity and Crashworthiness is a comprehensive reference for those working with composite materials in both academia and industry, and is also a useful source of information for those considering using composites in automotive applications in the future.

Author : C. D. Rudd
Publisher : iSmithers Rapra Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781859572658
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Composites for Automotive Applications written by C. D. Rudd and published by iSmithers Rapra Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Various factors in the automotive sector have combined to create a favourable climate for the development of materials and fabrication techniques for polymer-based composite body panels and structures. The cond104 in which composites are used within the automotive industry has been reviewed in this report and those materials and processes that are used in the fabrication of components and structures are described in detail. For this reason, this report is essential reading for the composites, plastics industries and the land transport/automotive sectors. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database gives useful references for further reading.

Author : Jason Rowe
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0857095463
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Materials in Automotive Engineering written by Jason Rowe and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The automotive industry is under constant pressure to design vehicles capable of meeting increasingly demanding challenges such as improved fuel economy, enhanced safety and effective emission control. Drawing on the knowledge of leading experts, Advanced materials in automotive engineering explores the development, potential and impact of using such materials. Beginning with a comprehensive introduction to advanced materials for vehicle lightweighting and automotive applications, Advanced materials in automotive engineering goes on to consider nanostructured steel for automotive body structures, aluminium sheet and high pressure die-cast aluminium alloys for automotive applications, magnesium alloys for lightweight powertrains and automotive bodies, and polymer and composite moulding technologies. The final chapters then consider a range of design and manufacturing issues that need to be addressed when working with advanced materials, including the design of advanced automotive body structures and closures, technologies for reducing noise, vibration and harshness, joining systems, and the recycling of automotive materials. With its distinguished editor and international team of contributors, Advanced materials in automotive engineering is an invaluable guide for all those involved in the engineering, design or analysis of motor vehicle bodies and components, as well as all students of automotive design and engineering. Explores the development, potential and impact of using advanced materials for improved fuel economy, enhanced safety and effective mission control in the automotive industry Provides a comprehensive introduction to advanced materials for vehicle lightweighting and automotive applications Covers a range of design ideas and manufacturing issues that arise when working with advanced materials, including technologies for reducing noise, vibration and harshness, and the recycling of automotive materials

Author : Sohel Rana
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0081000545
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Composite Materials for Aerospace Engineering written by Sohel Rana and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced Composite Materials for Aerospace Engineering: Processing, Properties and Applications predominately focuses on the use of advanced composite materials in aerospace engineering. It discusses both the basic and advanced requirements of these materials for various applications in the aerospace sector, and includes discussions on all the main types of commercial composites that are reviewed and compared to those of metals. Various aspects, including the type of fibre, matrix, structure, properties, modeling, and testing are considered, as well as mechanical and structural behavior, along with recent developments. There are several new types of composite materials that have huge potential for various applications in the aerospace sector, including nanocomposites, multiscale and auxetic composites, and self-sensing and self-healing composites, each of which is discussed in detail. The book’s main strength is its coverage of all aspects of the topics, including materials, design, processing, properties, modeling and applications for both existing commercial composites and those currently under research or development. Valuable case studies provide relevant examples of various product designs to enhance learning. Contains contributions from leading experts in the field Provides a comprehensive resource on the use of advanced composite materials in the aerospace industry Discusses both existing commercial composite materials and those currently under research or development

Author : Uday Vaidya
Publisher : DEStech Publications, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1932078797
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Composites for Automotive, Truck and Mass Transit written by Uday Vaidya and published by DEStech Publications, Inc. This book was released on 2011 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook is a step-by-step introduction to nanocomposite materials using methods familiar to materials science students and engineers. It covers all nanoparticle types, including flakes, nanotubes, and nanoparticulates. It provides the basics for composites with reinforcements ranging from microns to nanometers.

Author : Georgios Koronis
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 008102178X
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Green Composites for Automotive Applications written by Georgios Koronis and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-10 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green Composites for Automotive Applications presents cutting-edge, comprehensive reviews on the industrial applications of green composites. The book provides an elaborative assessment of both academic and industrial research on eco-design, durability issues, environmental performance, and future trends. Particular emphasis is placed on the processing and characterization of green composites, specific types of materials, such as thermoset and thermoplastic, nanocomposites, sandwich, and polymer biofoams. Additional sections cover lifecycle and risk analysis. As such, this book is an essential reference resource for R&D specialists working in materials science, automotive, chemical, and environmental engineering, as well as R&D managers in industry. Contains contributions from leading experts in the field Covers experimental, analytical and numerical analysis Deals with most important automotive aspects Provides a special section dedicated to lifecycle assessment

Author : George C. Sih
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401585636
Total Pages : 445 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Technology for Design and Fabrication of Composite Materials and Structures written by George C. Sih and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last decade has seen a significant growth in the processing and fabrication of advanced composite materials. This volume contains the up-to-date contributions of those with working experience in the automotive, marine, aerospace and construction field. Starting with modern technologies concerned with assessing the change in material microstructure in terms of the processing parameters, methodologies are offered to account for tradeoffs between the fundamental variables such as temperature and pressure that control the product quality. The book contains new ideas and data, not available in the open literature.

Author : LOUIS A PILATO
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3662353563
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Composite Materials written by LOUIS A PILATO and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-09 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced composite materials or high performance polymer composites are an unusual class of materials that possess a combination of high strength and modulus and are substantially superior to structural metals and alloys on an equal weight basis. The book provides an overview of the key components that are considered in the design of a composite, of surface chemistry, of analyses/testing, of structure/property relationships with emphasis on compressive strength and damage tolerance. Newly emerging tests, particularly open hole compression tests are expected to provide greater assurance of composite performance. This publication is an "up-to-date" treatment of leading edge areas of composite technology with literature reviewed until recently and includes thermoplastic prepregs/composites and major application areas.

Author : S.M. Sapuan
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0128209232
Total Pages : 458 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biocomposite and Synthetic Composites for Automotive Applications written by S.M. Sapuan and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 458 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biocomposite and Synthetic Composites for Automotive Applications provides a detailed review of advanced macro and nanocomposite materials and structures, and discusses their use in the transport industry, specifically for automotive applications. This book covers materials selection, properties and performance, design solutions, and manufacturing techniques. A broad range of different material classes are reviewed with emphasis on advanced materials and new research pathways where composites can be derived from agricultural waste in the future, as well as the development and performance of hybrid composites. The book is an essential reference resource for those researching materials development and industrial design engineers who need a detailed understanding of materials usage in transport structures. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis of composite products in automotive applications is also discussed, and the effect of different fiber orientation on crash performance. Synthetic/natural fiber composites for aircraft engine fire-designated zones are linked to automotive applications. Additional chapters include the application and use of magnesium composites compared to biocomposites in the automotive industry; autonomous inspection and repair of aircraft composite structures via vortex robot technology and its application in automotive applications; composites in a three-wheeler (tuk tuk); and thermal properties of composites in automotive applications. Covers advanced macro and nanocomposites used in automotive structures Emphasizes materials selection, properties and performance, design solutions, and manufacturing techniques Features case studies of successful applications of biocomposites in automotive structures

Author : Kumar, K.
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1522552170
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Composites and Advanced Materials for Industrial Applications written by Kumar, K. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2018-05-25 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The design and study of materials is a pivotal component to new discoveries in the various fields of science and technology. By better understanding the components and structures of materials, researchers can increase their applications across different industries. Composites and Advanced Materials for Industrial Applications is a critical scholarly resource that examines recent advances in the field of application of composite materials. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as nanocomposites, hybrid composites, and fabrication techniques, this book is a vital reference source for engineers, academics, researchers, students, professionals, and practitioners seeking current research on improvements in manufacturing processes and developments of new analytical and testing methods.