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Compression strength of composite suspension push-rods for Formula 1 racing cars
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Date Issued
1997
Date Available
2013-10-21T08:34:37Z
Abstract
Advanced composite materials are extensively used in the construction of a contemporary Formula 1 racing car. This paper describes the manufacture and ultimate mechanical performance under compression of composite suspension push-rods that could typically be used in a Grand Prix racing car. An aerofoil-type cross-section was used with different lay-ups of unidirectional and woven cross-ply carbon/epoxy composite. Failure mechanisms including compression and buckling were observed and the ultimate strength of the component under compression was significantly less than that of the material
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Other funder
Other Sponsorship
President’s
Research Award from University College Dublin
Type of Material
Conference Publication
Publisher
IOP Publishing
Copyright (Published Version)
1997 Taylor & Francis
Language
English
Status of Item
Not peer reviewed
Conference Details
3rd International Conference on Modern Practice in Stress & Vibration Analysis, Dublin, 3-5 September 1997
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Composite-Push-rods.pdf
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