Finite element modelling and analysis of composite B-Pillar
B-Pillars are specifically designed to absorb substantial energy with a minimum amount of deformation to limit its intrusion in the passenger compartment during an event of side impact. In this paper, the B-pillar has been developed using composite materials, with the main objective is to improve cr...
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| author | M. I., Ibrahim Mohd Ruzaimi, Mat Rejab H., Hazuan M. F., Rani |
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| description | B-Pillars are specifically designed to absorb substantial energy with a minimum amount of deformation to limit its intrusion in the passenger compartment during an event of side impact. In this paper, the B-pillar has been developed using composite materials, with the main objective is to improve crashworthiness performance at a lesser weight, as a replacement for steel. The three-point bending test simulations of the composite B-pillar model were modelled, which applied various parameters of materials, number of ply and additional reinforcement. The composite B-pillar design parameter that scored the highest performance to weight ratio in the numerical simulation was then fabricated using vacuum bagging method. Subsequently, the B-pillar was tested under three-point bending experimental work. The force and central displacement results were compared to simulation data and a good agreement was obtained, where B-pillar made of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) performed better than glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP). The simulation and experimental results indicated errors ranging between 6 and 15%. With the additional reinforcement at the critical area, the energy absorption of CFRP B-pillar was considerably improved by 18%. The weight of the fabricated composite B-pillar was 58% lighter compared to the original steel B-pillar. These results confirmed that the novel composite material holds a high strength, and has lightweight potential to substitute steel as car B-pillar material. |
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| spelling | ump-457842025-10-01T03:08:42Z https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45784/ Finite element modelling and analysis of composite B-Pillar M. I., Ibrahim Mohd Ruzaimi, Mat Rejab H., Hazuan M. F., Rani TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery B-Pillars are specifically designed to absorb substantial energy with a minimum amount of deformation to limit its intrusion in the passenger compartment during an event of side impact. In this paper, the B-pillar has been developed using composite materials, with the main objective is to improve crashworthiness performance at a lesser weight, as a replacement for steel. The three-point bending test simulations of the composite B-pillar model were modelled, which applied various parameters of materials, number of ply and additional reinforcement. The composite B-pillar design parameter that scored the highest performance to weight ratio in the numerical simulation was then fabricated using vacuum bagging method. Subsequently, the B-pillar was tested under three-point bending experimental work. The force and central displacement results were compared to simulation data and a good agreement was obtained, where B-pillar made of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) performed better than glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP). The simulation and experimental results indicated errors ranging between 6 and 15%. With the additional reinforcement at the critical area, the energy absorption of CFRP B-pillar was considerably improved by 18%. The weight of the fabricated composite B-pillar was 58% lighter compared to the original steel B-pillar. These results confirmed that the novel composite material holds a high strength, and has lightweight potential to substitute steel as car B-pillar material. AIP Publishing 2019-01-11 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed pdf en https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45784/1/Finite%20element%20modelling%20and%20analysis%20of%20composite%20B-Pillar.pdf M. I., Ibrahim and Mohd Ruzaimi, Mat Rejab and H., Hazuan and M. F., Rani (2019) Finite element modelling and analysis of composite B-Pillar. In: AIP Conference Proceedings. 3rd International Conference on Automotive Innovation Green Energy Vehicle, AiGEV 2018 , 25–26 July 2018 , Sri Manja Hotel, Kuantan. pp. 1-11., 2059 (020022). ISSN 0094-243X ISBN 978-073541787-8 (Published) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5085965 |
| spellingShingle | TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery M. I., Ibrahim Mohd Ruzaimi, Mat Rejab H., Hazuan M. F., Rani Finite element modelling and analysis of composite B-Pillar |
| title | Finite element modelling and analysis of composite B-Pillar |
| title_full | Finite element modelling and analysis of composite B-Pillar |
| title_fullStr | Finite element modelling and analysis of composite B-Pillar |
| title_full_unstemmed | Finite element modelling and analysis of composite B-Pillar |
| title_short | Finite element modelling and analysis of composite B-Pillar |
| title_sort | finite element modelling and analysis of composite b-pillar |
| topic | TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery |
| url | https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45784/ https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45784/ |