Crashworthiness characteristics of natural ramie/bio-epoxy composite tubes for energy absorption application

• Main Authors: Ghoushji, M.J., Alebrahim, R., Zulkifli, R., Sulong, A.B., Abdullah, S., Azhari, C.H.
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer London 2018
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85049596340&doi=10.1007%2fs13726-018-0633-6&partnerID=40&md5=6d176771a334e9a873cfbb7fbadb8ad5; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/21444/
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Petronas

Using metallic materials in automotive structures increases weight, fuel consumption and cost, therefore, certain trends have begun to use lightweight and cheaper materials. Fibre composites are used in automotive applications because they are stiff, lightweight and stronger than bulk material, as w...