Structural Composite Floorpan: Design Synthesis, Prototype, Build and Test General Motors Corporation

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Frutiger, Robert L., author.

Conference Name:

International Conference On Vehicle Structural Mechanics & Cae (1992-05-01 : Warrendale, Pennsylvania, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1992

Summary:

ABSTARCTA design synthesis approach is used to design and analyze a Resin-Transfer-Molded (RTM) composite floorpan to meet the product requirements and assess the structural performance. The design envelope is based on packaging constraints representative of a production vehicle to ensure a feasible design intent. Finite element analysis of the composite design is used to guide the design and integrate all of the product performance requirements to achieve a feasible design concept. Issues discussed include the design and analysis, design features, composite material tailoring, prototype fabrication, vehicle build, and product validation. Stiffness, strength and durability tests were performed on the floorpan and the fully trimmed vehicle, and all requirements were met

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Publisher Number:

921096

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license