The paper deals with The A-pillar is a crucial
component in automotive vehicles that provides essential
support to the roof and enhances occupant safety during
a collision. To further strengthen this component, a
study was conducted proposing the use of composite
materials. The study aimed to evaluate the bending
strength of the A-pillar after reinforcing it with a
composite material made of carbon fiber and epoxy
resin. To achieve this, ANSYS software was used to
conduct layer-wise damage experimentation. Afterward,
a three-point flexural test was performed on the
reinforced A-pillar trim specimen. A comparative
analysis was made between the simulation and
experimental results, and the results and conclusion
were verified.
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A Design and Reinforcement of a BPillar for Occupants Safety in Conventional Vehicle Applications” by Aniekan EssienubongIkpe, Ejiroghene Kelly Orhorhoro, Abdul samad Gobir