Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Rods as an Effective Design Solution for the Suspensions of a Cruiser-Class Solar Vehicle
Joint Authors
Minak, Giangiacomo
Brugo, Tommaso M.
Fragassa, Cristiano
Source
International Journal of Polymer Science
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-10-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is a subgroup of the thermoplastic polyethylene characterized by extremely long chains and, as result, in a very tough and resistant material.
Due to remarkable specific mechanical properties, its use is gradually being extended to multiple fields of application.
This study describes, perhaps for the first time, how the UHMWPE can represent a valid material solution in the design and optimization of suspensions for automotive use, especially in the case of extremely lightweight vehicles, such as solar cars.
In particular, in this design study, UHMWPE rods permitted to assure specific kinematic trajectories, functionalities, and overall performance in an exceptionally light suspension systems, developed for an innovative multioccupant solar vehicle.
These rods reduced the weight by 88% with respect to the classic design solutions with similar functions, offering, at the same time, high stiffness and accuracy in the movements.
An experimental campaign was conducted to evaluate the ratcheting behaviour and other mechanical properties needed for a proper design and use.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Minak, Giangiacomo& Brugo, Tommaso M.& Fragassa, Cristiano. 2019. Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Rods as an Effective Design Solution for the Suspensions of a Cruiser-Class Solar Vehicle. International Journal of Polymer Science،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Minak, Giangiacomo…[et al.]. Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Rods as an Effective Design Solution for the Suspensions of a Cruiser-Class Solar Vehicle. International Journal of Polymer Science No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Minak, Giangiacomo& Brugo, Tommaso M.& Fragassa, Cristiano. Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Rods as an Effective Design Solution for the Suspensions of a Cruiser-Class Solar Vehicle. International Journal of Polymer Science. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1168290
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1168290