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Multi-material suspension A-arm and swing arm: advanced CAE modelling and comparison.
Rel. Massimiliana Carello, Alessandro Messana, Corinne Maria Getti. Politecnico di Torino, Master of science program in Automotive Engineering, 2020
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Mass reduction plays a fundamental role in modern suspension components design. In addition to keeping the unsprung mass fraction as low as possible to improve comfort, the trend towards lightweight parts is the result of the upcoming restrictive regulations in terms of CO2 emissions. Although for different reasons, both combustion and electric vehicles benefit from a reduction in mass. A lighter ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) vehicle means lower fuel consumption that results in lower CO2 emissions. Likewise, for electric vehicles mass reduction is a key factor in increasing vehicle range. Therefore, automotive industry is challenging OEMs towards innovative technologies. In this context the idea that a multi-material approach can offer further lightweight potential is becoming increasingly convincing.
This thesis is focused on the design and comparison of two multi-material solutions - which will be often referred to as hybrid - for two different suspension control arm geometries
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