Impact Resistance of Fibre Reinforced Composite Railway Freight Tank Wagons
The use of fibre reinforced composite materials is one method by which the lightweighting of rail vehicles can be achieved. However, the issue of impact damage, amongst other challenges, limits their safety certification. This issue is accentuated by the high levels of loading a rail vehicle may be...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-06-01
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Series: | Journal of Composites Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2504-477X/5/6/152 |