A 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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    Title :

    Structural Composite Floorpan: Design Synthesis, Prototype, Build and Test


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    International Conference On Vehicle Structural Mechanics & Cae ; 1992



    Publication date :

    1992-06-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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