This study evaluated the mechanical behavior of a biocomposite with an epoxy resin matrix and natural jute fiber reinforcements, with the goal of using it in the construction of automotive parts for Go-Kart vehicles. Specimens were manufactured based on ASTM D3039, considering different angular fiber orientations (30°, ± 45° and 90°) with a volumetric fraction of 30%. Tensile tests were subsequently performed to determine the mechanical properties of the material. The results indicated that with 90° fibers, the material presented the optimal ratio between strength and modulus of elasticity, reaching a maximum tensile strength of 45.96 MPa. In addition, several finite element simulations (FEA) were performed to analyze the material’s behavior under frontal, side and rear impacts, as well as its aerodynamic performance. These simulations confirmed that the biocomposite has a high energy absorption capacity suitable for the dynamic conditions encountered in racing vehicles. The study also included the design and implementation of molds using vacuum forming techniques, demonstrating the technological and economic viability of the process. The combination of materials indicated allowed the vehicle’s structural weight to be reduced without compromising strength, contributing to the development of sustainable solutions for the automotive industry.

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Structural Behavior of Angularly Oriented Jute-Epoxy Laminates in Go-Kart Applications

  • Ronny J. Naranjo,
  • Jorge S. Mena,
  • María F. Mogro,
  • Guillermo M. Cruz,
  • Fausto A. Jácome

摘要

This study evaluated the mechanical behavior of a biocomposite with an epoxy resin matrix and natural jute fiber reinforcements, with the goal of using it in the construction of automotive parts for Go-Kart vehicles. Specimens were manufactured based on ASTM D3039, considering different angular fiber orientations (30°, ± 45° and 90°) with a volumetric fraction of 30%. Tensile tests were subsequently performed to determine the mechanical properties of the material. The results indicated that with 90° fibers, the material presented the optimal ratio between strength and modulus of elasticity, reaching a maximum tensile strength of 45.96 MPa. In addition, several finite element simulations (FEA) were performed to analyze the material’s behavior under frontal, side and rear impacts, as well as its aerodynamic performance. These simulations confirmed that the biocomposite has a high energy absorption capacity suitable for the dynamic conditions encountered in racing vehicles. The study also included the design and implementation of molds using vacuum forming techniques, demonstrating the technological and economic viability of the process. The combination of materials indicated allowed the vehicle’s structural weight to be reduced without compromising strength, contributing to the development of sustainable solutions for the automotive industry.