Design, Optimization and Reliability of Magnesium Safety Vehicle Parts
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. K. U. Kainer
Published Online: 15 MAY 2006
DOI: 10.1002/3527607552.ch60
Copyright © 2000 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
Book Title
Magnesium Alloys and their Applications
Additional Information
How to Cite
Tzabari, Y., Reich, I. and Bahalul, Y. (2006) Design, Optimization and Reliability of Magnesium Safety Vehicle Parts, in Magnesium Alloys and their Applications (ed K. U. Kainer), Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim, FRG. doi: 10.1002/3527607552.ch60
Editor Information
GKSS-Forschungszentrum Geesthacht GmbH, Institut für Werkstofforschung, Max-Planck- Straße, D-21502 Geesthacht, Germany
Publication History
- Published Online: 15 MAY 2006
- Published Print: 20 SEP 2000
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9783527302826
Online ISBN: 9783527607556
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Keywords:
- design;
- magnesium alloys;
- interior safety parts;
- optimization;
- FEM analysis
Summary
This paper describes the development of three interior safety parts, airbag housing, steering wheel and seat component from preliminary design to commercial mass production. For all the parts the development process includes loading characterization material selection and testing, static and dynamic nonlinear finite element analyses, prototype diecasting production, X-ray examination and static, impact and fatigue acceptance tests for reliable parts. The design optimization is then considered to reduce weight as well as price production. The optimization results are discussed as a function of diecasting parameters, mechanical properties of specimens that were taken from different critical part zones, X-rays and fatigue tests. Development and design recommendations are presented based on the above experience and study.