Assessment of Crash Performance of an Automotive Component Made through Additive Manufacturing

The objective of this study was to apply an innovative technique to manufacture a plastic automotive component to reduce its weight and costs, and guarantee its design was safe. A frontal impact sled test was simulated, and the damages to the occupant’s legs were assessed, with specific reference to...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Alessandro Borrelli, Giuseppe D’Errico, Corrado Borrelli, Roberto Citarella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
FEM
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/24/9106