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Micromechanics Modeling of Automotive Instrument Panels
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Abstract
The tensile modulus, fiber orientation distribution and fiber orientation angle in selected regions of an automotive upper instrument panel (IP) were examined for correlation with predicted modulus. A first molding trial of the IP was compared to the results of a second trial which incorporated several engineering changes. As expected, the fiber orientation varied within the panel as well as between molding trials. A micromechanics model was utilized to predict modulus as a function of the measured fiber orientation. These predictions were compared with experimental values for each region and molding trial. Excellent agreement between predicted and measured values was observed.
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Bozarth, M., "Micromechanics Modeling of Automotive Instrument Panels," SAE Technical Paper 870199, 1987, https://doi.org/10.4271/870199.Also In
Automotive Instrument Panels-Design, Materials, and Manufacturing
Number: SP-0710; Published: 1987-02-01
Number: SP-0710; Published: 1987-02-01
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