Discuss the advantages of fibre reinforced polymers with respect to their mechanical & mass-specific properties in replacing traditional metallic systems in structural applications, such as sub-frames in cars.

One of the most promising lightweight material systems to replace heavy
steel on automobiles is carbon fibre composites. In addition to being lighter,
carbon fibre composites also give engineers more design freedom than
conventional materials, allowing them to produce different shapes and
structures.

Discuss the advantages of fibre reinforced polymers with respect to their
mechanical & mass-specific properties in replacing traditional metallic
systems in structural applications, such as sub-frames in cars. Use academic
references to support your arguments.
Compare joining techniques used for fibre reinforced composite materials
versus metallic materials (focusing on automotive industry and automotive
structural applications). Discuss opportunities and challenges when joining
dissimilar materials and which method would be more appropriate in such
cases.
Fibre reinforced composites (FRC), due to their unique properties, are
replacing traditional metallic systems in structural parts in cars, such as subframes in cars.
What are the challenges, in terms of manufacturing, when
FRC are used in automotive industry?
Discuss the importance of high
production rates required for many standard vehicles. In your discussion
make a direct referral to the processing characteristics of composite
materials (FRC) and any potential challenges associated with manufacturing
of these materials in such context.

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