Effects of Process Parameters during Forming of Glass Reinforced-pp based Sandwich Structure

Sivakumar, Dhar Malingam and Subramonian, Sivarao and Mohd Zulkefli, Selamat and Radzai, Said (2014) Effects of Process Parameters during Forming of Glass Reinforced-pp based Sandwich Structure. Advances in Environmental Biology, 8 (8). pp. 3143-3150. ISSN 1995-0756

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Abstract

The concern about the environmental impact of emissions from automobiles has been a strong move to use lightweight materials for automotive applications. Glass reinforced polypropylene sandwich structure with aluminum skin is 30% lighter than monolithic aluminum. Objective: To study the effects of process parameters during forming of sandwich structure. Results: Strain experienced by the sandwich structure is affected by binder force, stiffness of the composite and glue state. Conclusion: Glass reinforced-PP sandwich structure can be stamp formed and has potential to replace monolithic aluminium.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Dome forming, Fiber metal laminate, Real time strain measurement, Sandwich structure, Thermoplastic composites
Subjects: T Technology > T Technology (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering > Department of Structure and Materials
Depositing User: Dr Sivakumar Dhar Malingam
Date Deposited: 28 Jan 2015 06:04
Last Modified: 20 Sep 2024 15:36
URI: http://eprints.utem.edu.my/id/eprint/13803
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