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Analysis and Validation of Lightweight Carriage Structures Using Basalt Fiber Composites
Xianglin Wang1, Shaoqing Yuan2, Wei Sun3
1Sichuan Basalt Fiber New Material Research Institute, Guang'an 638500, China.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 17, 2024
Summary
This study introduces a lightweight dump truck carriage using basalt fiber composite panels and a metal frame. The innovative design meets heavy-duty requirements, enhancing transport efficiency and aligning with green development principles.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Automotive Engineering
Background:
- Increasing road transport volume and environmental regulations drive demand for lightweight, efficient heavy-duty vehicles.
- Dump truck carriages are critical components, representing 15-25% of vehicle weight, with significant potential for weight reduction.
- Current heavy-duty vehicle designs require robust carriages that balance strength, durability, and weight.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a prefabricated, lightweight dump truck carriage structure using basalt fiber composite panels and a metal frame.
- To ensure the lightweight design meets stringent load-bearing capacity and strength requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.
- To improve assembly and production efficiency in dump truck manufacturing.
Main Methods:
- Development of a prefabricated carriage structure combining basalt fiber composite panels with a metal frame.
- Construction of finite element models based on real operating conditions and theoretical calculations for various scenarios.
- Numerical simulations using ABAQUS (2023) and experimental validation through bending-shear tests of side panels.
Main Results:
- The designed lightweight composite carriage meets essential strength, stiffness, and impact resistance criteria for heavy-duty applications.
- Significant reduction in carriage weight achieved compared to traditional designs.
- Validation of finite element model accuracy through comparative analysis of simulation and experimental data.
Conclusions:
- The developed basalt fiber composite carriage structure offers a viable solution for lightweighting heavy-duty dump trucks.
- The research provides valuable engineering insights for applying composite materials in vehicle structural optimization.
- The lightweight design contributes to enhanced transport efficiency and supports green development initiatives in the automotive sector.
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