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AuthorMahdi, E.
AuthorHamouda, A.M.S.
Available date2016-10-02T10:57:00Z
Publication Date2013-12
Publication NameMaterials & Design
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matdes.2013.05.040
CitationE. Mahdi, A.M.S. Hamouda, An experimental investigation into mechanical behavior of hybrid and nonhybrid composite semi-elliptical springs, Materials & Design, Volume 52, December 2013, Pages 504-513
ISSN02613069
URIhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261306913004718
URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/4807
AbstractThis study introduces a new composite semi-elliptical suspension spring by utilizing fiber reinforced composite strength in principal direction instead of shear direction. Three types of composites were tested, namely, carbon/epoxy, glass/epoxy and glass/carbon/epoxy. A comprehensive experimental investigation of composite semi-elliptical suspension springs has been carried out. Typical behaviors of their compression, tension, torsion and cyclic tests are presented and discussed. The results showed that the fiber type and ellipticity ratio significantly influenced the spring stiffness. After 1.15 million fatigue cycles, composite semi-elliptical suspension spring’s useful stroke is reduced by only 2%. The relaxation of the composite elliptic spring found to be very sensitive to the compression rate.
SponsorQatar National Research Fund (QNRF) for the financial support through National Priority Research Program (NPRP) No 5-1298-2-560
Languageen
PublisherElsevier, Ltd
SubjectSemi-elliptic
Glass fiber
Carbon fiber
Hybrid composites
Tension/compression
Torsion
Cyclic
TitleAn experimental investigation into mechanical behavior of hybrid and nonhybrid composite semi-elliptical springs
TypeArticle
Pagination504-513
Volume Number52


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