In the present paper, a thermoplastic composite component of a mass transit vehicle, is designed using a complex mix of computational analyses and experimental testing. Among the currently available composite materials, Eglass fiber/polyetherimide (PEI) thermoplastic composite material is mainly considered for its inherently fire-retardant properties and in life cycle perspective. The thermoplastic composite panel is designed in order to satisfy AnsaldoBreda structural loading and performance requirements. The final configuration of the thermoplastic panel exhibits excellent weight saving of more 50% compared to the conventional aluminum panel.
Thermoplastic composite structure for mass transit vehicle: design, computational engineering and experimental validation / Gallone, A.; Ariante, M.; Fusco, G.; Floro Flores, F.; Bizzarro, G.; Zinno, Alberto; Prota, Andrea. - (2012). (Intervento presentato al convegno 15th European Conference on Composite Materials tenutosi a Venezia nel 24-28 June 2012).
Thermoplastic composite structure for mass transit vehicle: design, computational engineering and experimental validation
ZINNO, ALBERTO;PROTA, ANDREA
2012
Abstract
In the present paper, a thermoplastic composite component of a mass transit vehicle, is designed using a complex mix of computational analyses and experimental testing. Among the currently available composite materials, Eglass fiber/polyetherimide (PEI) thermoplastic composite material is mainly considered for its inherently fire-retardant properties and in life cycle perspective. The thermoplastic composite panel is designed in order to satisfy AnsaldoBreda structural loading and performance requirements. The final configuration of the thermoplastic panel exhibits excellent weight saving of more 50% compared to the conventional aluminum panel.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
