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Analysis and Optimization of Textile-Reinforced Composites for Automotive Applications: Design, FEA & Validation

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This study focuses on the design, analysis, and optimization of textile-reinforced composite materials
for automotive applications, specifically targeting bumper brackets. The novelty of this work lies in the
integration of carbon fiber, glass fiber, and hybrid composites using the hand lay-up method, coupled
with advanced finite element analysis (FEA) to validate their structural performance. The methodology
involved redesigning the bumper bracket using CATIA V5, fabricating composite samples, and
conducting tensile tests to evaluate mechanical properties. FEA in ANSYS Workbench was employed to
analyze stress distribution and deformation under operational loads. Results demonstrated that carbon
fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) achieved a tensile strength of 1330 N/mm², with an 84% weight
reduction compared to traditional steel brackets. The study concludes that textile-reinforced
composites, particularly CFRP, offer significant weight optimization and high mechanical
performance, making them ideal for lightweight automotive applications. Hybrid composites also
present a cost-effective alternative for secondary structural components.

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