Heterogeneous materials can show size-dependent behaviour in which the bending modulus depends on sample size. In fibre composite interaction between and matrix lead to such a size effect.Then effective calculated by rule of mixtures either underestimate or overestimate laminate, depending fibre/matrix material mismatch, microstructural morphology (fibre distribution) laminate thickness. this w...

The introduction of carbon-fibre reinforced plastics in load bearing automotive structures provides a great potential to reduce vehicle weight and fuel consumption. To enable the manufacture and assembly of composite structural parts, reliable and cost-effective joining technologies must be developed. This thesis addresses several aspects of joining and load introduction in carbon-fibre reinfor...

automobile body plays crucial role in preventing the collision energy transfer in severe accidents to the passengers. if the collision energy is dissipated or saved in bumper or chassis, the amount of damage to the occupants would be minimized. using novel laminated panel (fiber metal laminate) in auto body, and considering the characteristics such as high energy absorption, strength, high dent...