Conceptual Design of Microcellular Plastics Bumper Parts Using Axiomatic Approach

Society is increasingly demanding automobiles centered on environmental factors and fuel efficiency. Accordingly many studies have examined the use of Al, Mg and composites for lightweight automobiles. We implemented a microcellular plastic (MCP) designed for a lightweight automobile using axiomatic...

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Published in:Polymer-plastics technology and engineering 2009-10, Vol.48 (10), p.1101-1106
Main Authors: Lee, Kyung Soo, Jeong, Pil Jung, Lee, Hiwon, Lee, Sang-Jo, Cha, Sung Woon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Application fields
Applied sciences
Axiomatic design
Bumper system
Bumpers
Exact sciences and technology
Lightweight
Microcellular plastics
Polymer industry, paints, wood
Polymers
Technology of polymers
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Summary:Society is increasingly demanding automobiles centered on environmental factors and fuel efficiency. Accordingly many studies have examined the use of Al, Mg and composites for lightweight automobiles. We implemented a microcellular plastic (MCP) designed for a lightweight automobile using axiomatic design. The results show that the physical properties of MCPs are most affected by the size and uniformity of the MCPs, and that a weight reduction of about 15% is possible by applying MCPs to bumper covers. In conclusion, the MCP bumper design was proved to be a decoupled design, demonstrating the applicability of MCPs to bumpers.
ISSN:0360-2559
1525-6111
DOI:10.1080/03602550903147221