• Composites Research
• /
• v.34 no.3
• /
• pp.167-173
• /
• 2021

Recently, metal-composite hybrid structures became a very attractive material system for various applications such as automobile and air vehicles due to their design flexibility as well as superior mechanical properties. On the other hand, recycling is a hot issue to reduce material wastes and environmental pollution, so that many countries made recycling regulations. But the recycling of metal-composite hybrid structures is not fully considered since the development and application are very early stage. We developed and optimized the recycling process for metal-composite hybrid structures based on the easy adaptation of the local recycling companies.

• Composites Research
• /
• v.16 no.6
• /
• pp.48-55
• /
• 2003

This research makes comparisons of empirical fatigue-lives between AC8A A1 alloy and the metal matrix composites(A1/A12O3, A1/A12O3/A12O3p), and also includes comparisons of fatigue-lives between empirical fatigue-lives and estimated fatigue-lives from regular-periodic load testing, AE method to predict fatigue-crack initiation before visible in sight and SEM(scanning electron microscope) photographs of each material. According to the test results of the notched specimen. the fatigue life of the hybrid metal matrix composites and the metal matrix composites, which are more brittle than the base matrix was shorter than that of the base matrix under both types of loads. In addition, the fatigue-life estimated from the damage summation method and that from experiments at random loads were fairly identical.

• Composites Research
• /
• v.28 no.5
• /
• pp.327-332
• /
• 2015

In this research, a parametric study was carried out to design a metal-carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) hybrid pantograph for weight reduction of high speed train (KTX). To design a light-weight and high-stiffness pantograph, some parts of the original steel upper arm was replaced by CFRPs with appropriate stacking sequences. For the parametric study, steel was replaced by aluminium considering structure stiffness and weight of hybrid upperarm of a pantograph. Finite element analysis (FEA) was performed for checking the structure stiffness with varying design parameters. Static vertical load stiffness and weight changing ratio were derived from real CX-PG pantograph model analyses. From the FEA results, the geometries of high-stiffness, light-weight pantograph have been suggested.

• Composites Research
• /
• v.31 no.4
• /
• pp.128-132
• /
• 2018

Multi-material design with metals and composites can keep structural functions as well as reduce the weight of automotive parts. However, recycling of automotive parts should be considered due to the increasing emphasis on the environments and pollutions. We derived the key issues for increasing the recycling rate of automotive parts by carrying out a survey targeting representatives and workers related with automotive recycling. The core of the key issues was the separation technology of adhesively bonded metal-composite hybrid structures, so we conducted the basic research and suggested the separation technology which can easily be adopted into the recycling industries.

• Composites Research
• /
• v.15 no.5
• /
• pp.1-6
• /
• 2002

When compared to other composite materials such as FRP and MMC, hybrid composite material is more attractive one due to the high specific strength and the resistance to fatigue. However, the fracture mechanism of hybrid composite material is extremely complicated because of the bonding structure of metals and FRP. Recently, nondestructive technique has been used to evaluate the fracture mechanism of these composite materials. In this study. AE technique has been used to clarify the fracture mechanism and the degree of damage for Al 7075/CFRP hybrid composite material. It was found that AE event, energy and amplitude among AE parameters were effective to evaluate fracture process of Al 7075/CFRP composite material. In addition, the relationship between the AE signal and the characteristics of failure surface using optical microscope was discussed.

• Journal of the Korean Society of Propulsion Engineers
• /
• v.19 no.5
• /
• pp.78-83
• /
• 2015

In the composite case, the first ply failure is considered total failure of the case. When the case is constructed by filament winding over a metal liner, the first ply failure does not necessarily mean total failure of the case. In this study, we compared the results through finite element analysis and burst test to predict the burst pressure of the hybrid case (filament-wound composite case with metal liner). Through it predicts the burst pressure of the hybrid case, we can determine the thickness of the metal liner and composite.

• Composites Research
• /
• v.16 no.3
• /
• pp.75-84
• /
• 2003

The purpose of this study is to investigate the wear properties of Saffil/Al, Saffil/A12O3/Al and Saffil/SiC/Al hybrid metal matrix composites fabricated by squeeze casting method. Wear tests were done on a pin-on-disk friction and wear tester under both dry and lubricated conditions. The wear properties of the three composites were evaluated in many respects. The effects of Saffil fibers, $\textrm{Al}_2\textrm{O}_3$ particles and SiC particles on the wear behavior of the composites were investigated. Wear mechanisms were analyzed by observing the worn surfaces of the composites. The variation of coefficient of friction(COF) during the wear process was recorded by using a computer. Under dry sliding condition, Saffil/SiC/Al showed the best wear resistance under high temperature and high load, while the wear resistances of Saffil/Al and Saffi1/$\textrm{Al}_2\textrm{O}_3$/Al were very similar. Under dry sliding condition, the dominant wear mechanism was abrasive wear under mild load and room temperature, and the dominant wear mechanism changed to adhesive wear as load or temperature increased. Molten wear occurred at high temperature. Compared with the dry sliding condition, all three composites showed excellent wear resistance when lubricated by liquid paraffin. Under lubricated condition, Saffil/Al showed the best wear resistance among them, and its COF value was the smallest. The dominant wear mechanism of the composites under lubricated condition was microploughing, but microcracking also occurred to them to different extents.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society For Composite Materials Conference
• /
• 2005.11a
• /
• pp.251-255
• /
• 2005

본 연구는 한국형 틸팅 차량의 하이브리드 복합재 차체에 대한 비용 모델링과 전주기 평가{LCA}를 기존 차체 재질인 스틸 및 알루미늄 재질과 병행하여 수행였다. 원자재 생산에서 차체제작, 수명이 끝나는 시점까지의 사용에 대한 모든 단계에서의 비용을 분석했다. 개발과정을 거쳐 향후 양산 예정인 5년 동안 년간 90대정도의 생산량에 대해 금속 차체, 2종의 복합재 차체에대해 비교하였다. 2종의 복합재 차체는 하이브리드 스틸-복합재 구조와 전체 복합재 차체를 나타낸다. 또한, 이 두 경우 모두에 대해 오토클레이브, 진공 성형, 레진 인퓨젼 공법의 성형에 대해 분석하였다. 제작시의 모든 성형 공법에 대해 하이브리드 차체는 전체 복합재 차체보다 4${\sim}$6 % 비용이 낮았다. 전체 복합재 차체의 경우, 레진 인퓨젼의 경우가 오토클레이브에 대해서는 11%낮은 가장 낮은 제작 비용이 소요되었다. 비용-전주기 분석을 통해 전체 복합재 차체는 가장 높은 제작비용이 소요되고 사회 경제학적 측면에서 전체 전주기 비용과 환경영향은 단순 차량 구입 비용보다 더 중요한 변수이며 전체 복합제 차체가 분명한 최적의 해답 임을 확인하였다.

• Proceedings of the Korean Fiber Society Conference
• /
• 2003.10b
• /
• pp.215-216
• /
• 2003

섬유강화 복합재료(FRC:Fiber Reinforced Composites)는 기존의 금속재료에 비해 높은 비강도, 비강성의 특성으로 인해 자동차, 항공산업 등 폭 넓은 응용 범위에 적용되고 있다. 특히 직물 복합재료(Fibric Composites)는 취급이 용이하고, 유연성이 높기 때문에 복잡한 형상을 가지는 금형에 적용하기가 수월하다. 하지만 아직까지는 금형의 형상에 있어서 제약을 받고 있다. (중략)

• Proceedings of the Korean Society For Composite Materials Conference
• /
• 2005.04a
• /
• pp.94-97
• /
• 2005

The strength of aluminum 7075 and carbon composite hybrid joints was studied for adhesive, bolt, and the adhesive-bolt combined joints. Several hybrid joint specimens were tested to get the failure load and modes for three types of the joints. Adhesive Cytec EA9394S was used for aluminum and carbon bonding. Failure load of the adhesive-bolt combined joint was 94 % of the sum of the failure load of the separately bonded and bolted joints. Hybrid joint also showed more stable failure behavior than the simple adhesive or bolted joint.