FIBREGLASS REINFORCED PLASTICS (FRP) IN BUS BODY CONSTRUCTION

The superior mechanical properties of FRP aided by better styling characteristics clearly benefit FRP as an ideal structural material for bus body construction. The advantages of FRP in automotive parts are high strength, light weight, design flexibility, dimensional stability, parts consolidation, easy repair and maintenance, easy finishing, and easy replacement. Structurally, FRP is very safe in the presence of stress and strain and displays a higher impact resistance when compared to metals. The use of FRP in bus body and part construction is reviewed and energy savings when using FRP are discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Colour Publications Pvt Limited

  126-A Dhuruwadi, Off Dr. Nariman Road
  Bombay 400025,   India 
• Authors:
  • Sundaram, S
• Publication Date: 1985-11

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 30-34
• Serial:
  • Popular Plastics
  • Volume: 31
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: Colour Publications Pvt Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Buses; Fuel conservation; Glass fiber reinforced plastics; Mechanical properties; Vehicle design
• Old TRIS Terms: Bus design
• Subject Areas: Design; Energy; Public Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00468854
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1988 12:00AM