{"product_id":"advanced-composite-materials-for-automotive-applications-isbn-9781118423868","title":"Advanced Composite Materials for Automotive Applications","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvanced Composite Materials for Automotive Applications: Structural Integrity and Crashworthiness\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapters written by world-renowned authors and experts in their own fields\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes detailed case studies and examples covering all aspects of composite materials and their application in the automotive industries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique topic integration between the impact, crash, failure, damage, analysis and modelling of composites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents the state of the art in composite materials and their application in the automotive industry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates theory and practice in the fields of composite materials and automotive engineering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders energy efficiency and environmental implications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvanced Composite Materials for Automotive Applications: Structural Integrity and Crashworthiness \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAbout the Editor xv\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eList of Contributors xvii\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Preface xxi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface xxiii\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One FUNDAMENTAL BACKGROUND\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Overview of Composite Materials and their Automotive Applications 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ali Hallal, Ahmed Elmarakbi, Ali Shaito and Hicham El-Hage\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Polymer Composite Materials 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Application of Composite Materials in the Automotive Industry 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Green Composites for Automotive Applications 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Modelling the Mechanical Behaviour of Composite Materials 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Discussion 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Conclusion 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 High-Volume Thermoplastic Composite Technology for Automotive Structures 29\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Neil Reynolds and Arun Balan Ramamohan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction – Opportunities for Thermoplastic Composites 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Recent Developments in Automotive TPCs 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Case Study: Rapid Stamp-Formed Thermoplastic Composites 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Conclusion 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Development of Low-Cost Carbon Fibre for Automotive Applications 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Alan Wheatley, David Warren, and Sujit Das\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Research Drivers: Energy Efficiency 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Lightweight Automotive Materials 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Barriers to Carbon Fibre Adoption in the Automotive Industry 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Global Production and the Market for Carbon Fibre 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Low-Cost Carbon Fibre Programme 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 International Cooperation 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two IMPACT AND CRASH ANALYSIS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Mechanical Properties of Advanced Pore Morphology Foam Composites 77\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Matej Vesenjak, Lovre Krstulovi´c-Opara and Zoran Ren\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Cellular Materials 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Advanced Pore Morphology Foam 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Mechanical Properties of Single APM Foam Elements 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Behaviour of Composite APM Foam 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Conclusion 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Automotive Composite Structures for Crashworthiness 99\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dirk H.-J.A. Lukaszewicz\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Traffic Safety 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Alternative Vehicles 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Selective Overview of Worldwide Crash Tests 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Structural Crash Management 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Composite Materials for Crash Applications 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Energy Absorption of Composite Profiles 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Conclusion 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Crashworthiness Analysis of Composite and Thermoplastic Foam Structure for Automotive Bumper Subsystem 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ermias Koricho, Giovanni Belingardi, Alem Tekalign, Davide Roncato and Brunetto Martorana\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Materials for Automotive Applications 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Composite and Thermoplastic Materials 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Numerical Modelling of Fiat 500 Frontal Transverse Beam 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Standards for Low-Speed Frontal Impact 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Bumper Beam Thickness Determination 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Results and Discussion 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Conclusion 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Hybrid Structures Consisting of Sheet Metal and Fibre Reinforced Plastics for Structural Automotive Applications 149\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Christian Lauter, Thomas Tr¨oster and Corin Reuter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Introduction and Motivation 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Conventional Method for the Development of Composite Structures 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Approaches to Automotive Lightweight Construction 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Requirements for Automotive Structures 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Simulation 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Manufacturing 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Testing 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 New Methodology for the Product Engineering of Hybrid Lightweight Structures 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 Conclusion 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Nonlinear Strain Rate Dependent Micro-Mechanical Composite Material Model for Crashworthiness Simulation 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ala Tabiei\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Introduction 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Micro-Mechanical Formulation 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Strain Rate Dependent Effects 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Numerical Results 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Conclusion 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Design Solutions to Improve CFRP Crash-Box Impact Efficiency for Racing Applications 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Simonetta Boria\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Composite Structures for Crashworthy Applications 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Geometrical and Material Characterisation of the Impact Attenuator 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Experimental Test 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Finite Element Analysis and LS-DYNA 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Comparison between Numerical and Experimental Analysis 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Investigation of the Optimal Solution 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Conclusion 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three DAMAGE AND FAILURE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Fracture and Failure Mechanisms for Different Loading Modes in Unidirectional Carbon Fibre\/Epoxy Composites 229\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Victoria Mollon, Jorge Bonhomme, Jaime Vina and Antonio Arguelles\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Delamination Failure 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Objectives 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Experimental Programme 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Numerical Simulations 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Fractography 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Results and Discussion 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Conclusion 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Numerical Simulation of Damages in FRP Laminated Structures under Transverse Quasi-Static or Low-Velocity Impact Loads 257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Ning Hu, Ahmed Elmarakbi, Alamusi, Yaolu Liu, Hisao Fukunaga, Satoshi Atobe and Tomonori Watanabe\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Introduction 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Theory 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Techniques for Overcoming Numerical Instability in Simulation of Delamination Propagation 267\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Numerical Examples 275\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Conclusion 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Building Delamination Fracture Envelope under Mode I\/Mode II Loading for FRP Composite Materials 293\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Othman Al-Khudairi, Homayoun Hadavinia, Eoin Lewis, Barnaby Osborne and Lee S. Bryars\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Experimental Studies 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Mode I Delamination Testing: Double Cantilever Bending Test Analysis and Results 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Mode II Delamination Testing: End Notched Flexure Test Analysis and Results 297\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Mixed Mode I\/II Delamination Testing: Mixed-Mode Bending Test Analysis and Results 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Fracture Failure Envelope 306\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.7 Conclusion 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNomenclature 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four CASE STUDIES AND DESIGNS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Metal Matrix Composites for Automotive Applications 313\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Anthony Macke, Benjamin F. Schultz, Pradeep K. Rohatgi and Nikhil Gupta\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Automotive Technologies 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Reinforcements 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Automotive Applications 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Conclusion 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Development of a Composite Wheel with Integrated Hub Motor and Requirements on Safety Components in Composite 345\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Nicole Schweizer and Andreas B¨uter\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Wheels Made from FRPs 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 Development of a Composite Wheel with Integrated Electric Motor 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Multifunctional Design – Requirements regarding Structural Durability and System Reliability 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Conclusion 369\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 370\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Composite Materials in Automotive Body Panels, Concerning Noise and Vibration 371\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Peyman Honarmandi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Introduction 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Composite Materials in Automobile Bodies 371\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Multilayer Composite Materials in Noise and Vibration Treatment 372\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Case Studies 373\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Conclusion 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 387\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Composite Materials for Automotive Braking Systems 389\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e David C. Barton\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Introduction 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Materials Requirements for Brake Rotors 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Cast Iron Rotors 392\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Carbon Composite Rotors 393\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Light Alloy Composite Rotors 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Evaluation of Composite Disc Materials 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 Surface Engineering of Light Alloy Brake Discs 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.8 Friction Material 400\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.9 Conclusion 402\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 403\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Low-Cost Carbon Fibre: Applications, Performance and Cost Models 405\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Alan Wheatley, David Warren and Sujit Das\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Current and Proposed Carbon Fibre Applications 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Carbon Fibre Polymer Composites: Cost Benefits and Obstacles for Automobiles 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Performance Modelling 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Cost Modelling 427\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.5 Conclusion 433\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgements 433\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReferences 433\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex 435\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  Editor\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAhmed Elmarakbi\u003c\/b\u003e – University of Sunderland, UK \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvanced Composite Materials for Automotive Applications: Structural Integrity and Crashworthiness\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChapters written by world-renowned authors and experts in their own fields\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes detailed case studies and examples covering all aspects of composite materials and their application in the automotive industries\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique topic integration between the impact, crash, failure, damage, analysis and modelling of composites\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents the state of the art in composite materials and their application in the automotive industry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates theory and practice in the fields of composite materials and automotive engineering\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConsiders energy efficiency and environmental implications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdvanced Composite Materials for Automotive Applications: Structural Integrity and Crashworthiness \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988665286885,"sku":"NP9781118423868","price":151.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118423868.jpg?v=1761781178","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/advanced-composite-materials-for-automotive-applications-isbn-9781118423868","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}