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Composites for lightweighting in mass transit applications

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Joe Carruthers

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Abstract

Lightweighting is becoming an increasingly important issue for rail vehicles because their weight has generally risen over the last 30 years. Rail vehicle components and assemblies that would be good candidates for lightweighting using composites are identified in this paper. The potential for composite materials is examined by highlighting some of the technical, regulatory, economic and cultural aspects that normally influence the design process.

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Author(s): Robinson M, Carruthers J

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: JEC Composites Magazine

Year: 2006

Volume: 43

Issue: 26

Pages: 35-37

Print publication date: 01/06/2006

ISSN (print): 0754-0876

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Publisher: Journal and Exhibition Composites (JEC)

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