Date of Award
2012
Publication Type
Master Thesis
Degree Name
M.A.Sc.
Department
Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering
Keywords
Composite materials, Fibers, Light weight, Seat back
Supervisor
Vesselin Stoilov
Supervisor
Andrzej Sobiesiak
Rights
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Abstract
The constant increase of petroleum price and the always more strict regulations regarding the emissions level and environmental impact are today the main leading factors that drive worldwide car makers to make efforts in the research of lightweight solutions in order to decrease the fuel consumption and, as a consequence, to reduce the CO 2 amount released in the atmosphere. In this work the attention is focused on innovative materials, such as thermoplastic composites due to their low density, easiness of manufacturing and possibility to be recycled. The case study is geared towards the design of interior components, and in particular to the substitution of a current rear seat back steel structure, meeting stringent weight and stiffness requirements. Abaqus software is used in the conduction of Finite Element Analysis of the component. Cost and manufacturing aspects of the proposed design solution are investigated on order to provide a detailed feasibility overview.
Recommended Citation
Alvino, Gerardo, "Innovative composite materials application in the design of seats and interior parts" (2012). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 5355.
https://scholar.uwindsor.ca/etd/5355