High-Performance Composite Brake Pedal Assembly Bendix Research Labs

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Kiwak, R. S., author.

Conference Name:

1979 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition (1979-02-26 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1979

Summary:

A brake pedal assembly was selected to demonstrate feasibility of achieving significant weight saving through the use of continuous-fiber-reinforced composites. The assembly was designed to (a) meet or exceed the strength and stiffness of steel, (b) have a noncatastrophic failure mode, and (c) have potential for high-volume production. The pedal blade was formed from a hollow graphite/epoxy tube in a matched die mold.Mechanical testing of assemblies showed strength and stiffness exceeding the steel design. On overload, the blade had a desirable failure mode, with progressive ply-by-ply fracture rather than complete brittle fracture. The graphite/epoxy part exceeded all specifications of the steel counterpart at a weight saving of over 50 percent

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Publisher Number:

790393

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