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to make leaf spring we can use any plastic materials ? what are strong plastics? please find it friends
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You cannot expect the members of PF to search for a new special spring material just because you hate steel.kannanraja said:please find it friends
kannanraja said:to make leaf spring we can use any plastic materials ?
Dave McLellan said:We planned to use a massive front [roll] bar to achieve the roll stiffness we were after.
We found, however, that by spreading the body attachment of the front suspension fiberglass spring into two separate attachments 18 inches apart, we could achieve a major portion of the roll stiffness contribution of the front roll bar for free. We still used a massive front bar, but it would have been even bigger and heavier if it had not been supplemented by the leaf spring.
Carroll Smith said:If I were involved in the design of a new passenger vehicle, however, I would give serious consideration to the use of a transverse composite single leaf spring of unidirectional glass or carbon filament in an epoxy matrix. This would be the lightest practical spring configuration and, although space constraints would seem to limit its use in racing, it should be perfectly feasible on road-going vehicles, from large trucks to small commuter cars. (Since I wrote this paragraph the new-generation Corvette has come out with just such a spring to control its independent suspension systems-at both end of the car.)
figured someone had already been looking at this the shear weight savings of losing big steel springs would drop fuel consumption enough to be worth the effort.OCR said:You probably mean... fibre-reinforced plastics ?
If so, then yes...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvette_leaf_spring
Baluncore said:Since the 1970s, airbag suspension systems have been gradually replacing leaf springs.
Coil springs are better behaved than leaf springs because they do not need to be tapered or laminated.cjl said:Not normally.
A leaf spring is a type of suspension system commonly used in vehicles to support the weight of the vehicle and absorb shocks from the road. It consists of multiple layers of curved metal strips stacked on top of each other. An alternative design may be necessary to improve the ride quality, durability, or weight of the vehicle.
Some common alternatives to leaf springs include coil springs, air springs, torsion bars, and independent suspension systems. Each of these alternatives has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the choice of which one to use depends on the specific needs of the vehicle.
Some potential benefits of using an alternative design for leaf springs include improved handling and ride quality, reduced weight, and increased durability. Alternative designs may also allow for more flexibility in vehicle design and customization.
Engineers consider various factors such as the weight of the vehicle, desired ride quality, terrain conditions, and cost when determining the best alternative design for leaf springs. They may also conduct simulations and tests to evaluate the performance of different designs before making a decision.
While alternative designs may offer advantages, they may also have some drawbacks. For example, some alternative designs may be more expensive to produce, or they may require more maintenance. Additionally, some alternative designs may not be suitable for certain types of vehicles or terrain conditions.