Developing polymer composite-based leaf spring systems for automotive industry
Composite-based mono-leaf spring systems were designed and manufactured to replace existing mono-leaf metal leaf spring in a light commercial vehicle. In this study, experimentally obtained mechanical properties of different fiber-reinforced polymer materials are presented first, followed by the des...
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| author | Oztoprak Nahit Gunes Mehmet Deniz Tanoglu Metin Aktas Engin Egilmez Oguz Ozgur Senocak Ciler Kulac Gediz |
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| description | Composite-based mono-leaf spring systems were designed and manufactured to replace existing mono-leaf metal leaf spring in a light commercial vehicle. In this study, experimentally obtained mechanical properties of different fiber-reinforced polymer materials are presented first, followed by the description of the finite element analytical model created in Abaqus 6.12-1 (Dassault Systemes Simulia Corp., RI, US) using the obtained properties. The results from the finite element analysis are presented next and compared with actual size experimental tests conducted on manufactured prototypes. The results demonstrated that the reinforcement type and orientation dramatically influenced the spring rate. The prototypes showed significant weight reduction of about 80% with improved mechanical properties. The hybrid composite systems can be utilized for composite-based leaf springs with considerable mechanical performance. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-10a7ce2a658144fd88a23b8cf694ae7c2022-12-21T21:46:07ZengDe GruyterScience and Engineering of Composite Materials0792-12332191-03592018-11-012561167117610.1515/secm-2016-0335Developing polymer composite-based leaf spring systems for automotive industryOztoprak Nahit0Gunes Mehmet Deniz1Tanoglu Metin2Aktas Engin3Egilmez Oguz Ozgur4Senocak Ciler5Kulac Gediz6Department of Mechanical Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir 35430, TurkeyDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir 35430, TurkeyDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir 35430, Turkey, Phone: +90 232 7506704, Fax: +90 232 7506701Department of Civil Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir 35430, TurkeyDepartment of Civil Engineering, Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir 35430, TurkeyOlgunCelik Inc., Manisa 45030, TurkeyOlgunCelik Inc., Manisa 45030, TurkeyComposite-based mono-leaf spring systems were designed and manufactured to replace existing mono-leaf metal leaf spring in a light commercial vehicle. In this study, experimentally obtained mechanical properties of different fiber-reinforced polymer materials are presented first, followed by the description of the finite element analytical model created in Abaqus 6.12-1 (Dassault Systemes Simulia Corp., RI, US) using the obtained properties. The results from the finite element analysis are presented next and compared with actual size experimental tests conducted on manufactured prototypes. The results demonstrated that the reinforcement type and orientation dramatically influenced the spring rate. The prototypes showed significant weight reduction of about 80% with improved mechanical properties. The hybrid composite systems can be utilized for composite-based leaf springs with considerable mechanical performance.https://doi.org/10.1515/secm-2016-0335composite leaf springfinite element analysis (fea)glass fibershybrid compositesmechanical propertiesresin transfer molding |
| spellingShingle | Oztoprak Nahit Gunes Mehmet Deniz Tanoglu Metin Aktas Engin Egilmez Oguz Ozgur Senocak Ciler Kulac Gediz Developing polymer composite-based leaf spring systems for automotive industry Science and Engineering of Composite Materials composite leaf spring finite element analysis (fea) glass fibers hybrid composites mechanical properties resin transfer molding |
| title | Developing polymer composite-based leaf spring systems for automotive industry |
| title_full | Developing polymer composite-based leaf spring systems for automotive industry |
| title_fullStr | Developing polymer composite-based leaf spring systems for automotive industry |
| title_full_unstemmed | Developing polymer composite-based leaf spring systems for automotive industry |
| title_short | Developing polymer composite-based leaf spring systems for automotive industry |
| title_sort | developing polymer composite based leaf spring systems for automotive industry |
| topic | composite leaf spring finite element analysis (fea) glass fibers hybrid composites mechanical properties resin transfer molding |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1515/secm-2016-0335 |
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