Application of fibre reinforced plastic sandwich structures for automotive crashworthiness applications

D. Lukaszewicz, L.G. Blok, J. Kratz, C. Ward, Christos Kassapoglou

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volumeConference contributionScientificpeer-review

185 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

In this work the application of fibre reinforced plastic (FRP) sandwich
structures, with particular focus on aramid fibre tufted sandwiches is being studied for
automotive crashworthiness applications using impact testing and numerical simulation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the International Conference on Automotive Composites
Subtitle of host publicationICAutoC 2016, Lisboa, portugal
EditorsA. Elmarakbi, A.L. Araújo
PublisherESCM
Number of pages13
Publication statusPublished - 2016
EventInternational Conference on Automotive Composites 2016: Lisboa, Po - Hotel Holiday Inn Lisbon, Lisboa, Portugal
Duration: 21 Sept 201623 Sept 2016
Conference number: 1
http://www.dem.ist.utl.pt/icautoc2016/

Conference

ConferenceInternational Conference on Automotive Composites 2016
Abbreviated titleICAutoC 2016
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisboa
Period21/09/1623/09/16
Internet address

Keywords

  • Energy absorption
  • automotive
  • dynamic
  • Composite
  • sandwich
  • crushing

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Application of fibre reinforced plastic sandwich structures for automotive crashworthiness applications'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this