Crashworthiness is the ability of a structure to absorb impact energy in a controlled manner so the contents of the structure survive the impact. Survival is governed by the deceleration forces ...

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In the crashworthiness of automotive structures, the primary issues to the automotive industry are the overall economy and the weight of the material. To reduce the weight and improve the fuel economy ...

Metal crush structures have been used for years to absorb crash impact in automobiles and racecars. Although composite crush structures are now used and, in fact, offer better crash energy absorption ...

There is no doubt that the developments in materials science over the past 20 years have opened up vast, opportunities for industry. The introduction of novel materials has allowed industry to enhance ...

Formula one car monocoques, aircraft structural components, bridge support sections and boat hulls are all examples of structures that can be fabricated from fibre reinforced polymers such as carbon ...

“We first had strong results with our tank technology and now we have tubes that demonstrate fast fill and refill capabilities. The ultralight weight BHL technology being used/validated in this effort ...

As the demands for light-weight composite structures for aerospace, ground transportation, and environmentally sustainable energy systems develop, so do the mechanical testing requirements for ...

This lab provides facilities for material and structure testing. This includes mechanical, physical, chemical, electrical and thermal properties measurements. The lab also has an autoclave for ...