Analysis techniques for the design of thermoplastic bumpers

Conference · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6424897

Nimmer, R P; Bailey, O A; Paro, T W

Increasingly, thermoplastic resins are being applied to automotive components which require structural performance. The work reported in this paper summarizes an ongoing effort to develop efficient mechanical technology for application in the design of thermoplastic bumpers. The technology development has included identification of material properties, investigation of basic component behavior, and finally the development of an automated system of analysis. A basic question often posed with regard to the analysis of structural components made of thermoplastics is whether the appropriate material properties are available and whether available analysis procedures can be applied accurately. This question was addressed through a program of fundamental material characterization, followed by structural component analysis. The analysis was then compared to test results from a parallel experimental program.

• Research Organization: General Electric Co., Corporate Research and Development
• OSTI ID: 6424897
• Report Number(s): CONF-870204-
• Resource Relation: Conference: Society of Automotive Engineers international congress and expo, Detroit, MI, USA, 23 Feb 1987; Other Information: 870107
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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