Analysis of the Tailgate Frame Composite Tube Mechanical Properties

Abstract:

Substitute of the traditional materials with new plastic-based and composite materials is a trend in today's automotive industry. Mechanical properties of the composite parts are highly influenced by the composite production (material of fibers and their distribution, type and density of a filler). Knowledge of the specific composite material mechanical properties is necessary for CAD modeling and FEM calculations during the assembly design. These mechanical properties can be obtained by creating a composite structure in FEM software. However, the real composite may be different from the ideal FEM model (due to inaccuracies in its manufacture). Therefore, it is highly advisable to verify the modeling results by measuring of the real composite material properties. Identification and verification of the composite tube mechanical properties used in the hybrid car tailgate are described in this paper.

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