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Sandwich ConstructionSandwich Constructionfor Public Transportationfor Public Transportation
Troy, MISeptember 12-13, 2002
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Traditional Materials and ConstructionTraditional Materials and Construction
Steel, Aluminum, Plywood, and other traditional materials dominate.
HistoryKnown ProcessesMaterials design data base and knowledgeKnown costsConsumer acceptance
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Traditional Materials and ConstructionTraditional Materials and Construction
Some major issues changing thought:
Clean Air Act and other government policiesEnergy CostsNeed for more efficient public transport systemsNew materials and processes improved
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Six strong arguments for composite sandwich construction for transportation applications:
Optimized low weightFreedom of designComfortSafetyMaintenanceEnvironmental Impact
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What is a Sandwich?What is a Sandwich?
Skin
Skin
Core
Adhesive
Adhesive
Sandwich Components
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Definition of a TRUE SandwichDefinition of a TRUE Sandwich
Thickness of core is much greater than the thickness of the skins
tc >> ts
Sandwich Not a Sandwich
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Why Sandwich over Solid?Why Sandwich over Solid?
48
11 1
• Weight• Strength 12 12
• Stiffness 6
1 1
• Labor
• Insulation
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Labor SavingsLabor Savings
Less plies to laminate
Sandwich Solid
Less stiffeners or framework to install
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Optimized low weightOptimized low weight
Why is reduced weight so important?
Increased payloadFaster accelerationLower energy consumptionLower noiseIncreased ease during fabrication
Conclusion:Lower total Life Cycle Cost.Increased Profits.
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Optimized low weightOptimized low weight
Sandwich Construction
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Optimized low weightOptimized low weight
Life Cycle Cost
ãPurchase priceãDocumentationãOperationalãEnergy consumption
ãSpare partsãRepairãMaintenanceãScrapping
Case:$12,700/ton saved during the lifetime for a train (25 years) using sandwich construction.
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Freedom of designFreedom of design
Skin MaterialsCore Materials
Adhesives and JoiningConstruction Processes
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Key Properties of Skin MaterialsKey Properties of Skin Materials
High Tensile ModulusHigh Compression ModulusTensile StrengthCompression StrengthInterlaminar Shear StrengthBondabilityAdequate Toughness
Temperature ResistantMoisture ResistanceAdequate solvent resistanceAdequate Peel StrengthAdequate Fatigue Life
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Typical Skin MaterialsTypical Skin Materials
Metallic– Aluminum– Steel
Wood– Plywood– Veneer
FRP– Carbon– Aramid– Glass– Hybrids
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Key Properties of Sandwich CoresKey Properties of Sandwich Cores
High Shear ModulusHigh Compression ModulusShear StrengthCompression StrengthTensile StrengthBondabilityAdequate Shear Strain
Non-FriableTemperature ResistantMoisture ResistanceImpact ResiliencyAdequate solvent resistanceAdequate Peel StrengthAdequate Fatigue Life
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Typical Sandwich CoresTypical Sandwich Cores
Honeycomb– Metallic– Plastic
Wood– End-grain balsa
Cellular Plastic– Polyvinyl Chloride
(PVC) Foamcross-linked (rigid)Linear (semi-rigid)
– Polyurethane (PUR) Foam
– Styrene Acrilonitrile(SAN) Foam
– PMI Foam
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Key Properties of Adhesive MaterialsKey Properties of Adhesive Materials
Tensile Strength Greater than CoreShear StrengthBondabilityAdequate ToughnessGood Wet-Out of core and skin
Temperature ResistanceMoisture ResistanceAdequate solvent resistanceAdequate Peel StrengthAdequate Fatigue Life
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Typical Adhesive MaterialsTypical Adhesive Materials
EpoxyUrethaneUrethane AcrylatesPolyesterVinylesterPhenolic
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Construction ProcessesConstruction Processes
VARTM / Infusion / SCRIMPPre-Impregnated Fibers (pre-preg)Wet lay-upPultrusionFilament WindingRTM
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Construction ProcessesConstruction Processes
VARTM / Infusion / SCRIMP
Large structuresReduced part countConsistent and good qualityControlled costs
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Core Processing MatrixCore Processing Matrix
Room TempCore Wet Lay-up 60 120 148+ Vacuum Autoclave VRTM Thermoform RTM
Rigid PVC Yes Yes Yes** No* Yes Yes* Yes Yes YesDuctile PVC Yes No No No Yes No Yes* Yes Yes*SAN Yes Yes Yes No* Yes Yes* Yes Yes YesPMI Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YesPolyurethane Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No** YesHoneycomb Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No NoBalsa Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
* Under controlled temperature, time, and pressure, using ramp-ups.** Special Grades.
Pre-Preg (Celsius)
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Freedom of designFreedom of design
Endless Possibilities!
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Freedom of designFreedom of design
Courtesy of Hexcel Composites
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ComfortComfort
Traditional Design - MetalMany different parts, bolted or welded together
•Additional insulation needed•Additional sound dampening material needed•Outer surface needs coating, potential corrosion problems•Potential rotting on heavy plywood floors.
Multifunctional - SandwichUniform design with seamless joints
•Integrated insulation•Integrated sound dampening•Optimal surface finish, easy maintenance•No rot light panels•Easy maintenance -moving and replacing panels.
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SafetySafety
•Fire, Smoke, and Toxicity Properties.
•Crash / Energy Absorption Properties.
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SafetySafetyOxygen IndexOxygen index is the minimum percentage of oxygen required in the surrounding air to sustain a fire. Normally, there is 21% oxygen in air. Materials that have an oxygen index greater than 21 are said to be self-extinguishing.
Heat Release and Heat Release RateHeat Release (HR) is a measure of the energy released from a material when it is burned. The Heat Release Rate (HRR) is the rate at which energy is released during the test – of particular interest is the Peak Rate. The HR and HRR can be measured using equipment such as an OSU test chamber, developed by Ohio State University.
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SafetySafetySmoke GenerationThere are various pieces of equipment to measure smoke generation from burning materials. Two examples are the NBS (National Bureau of Standards) and the OSU (Ohio State University) smoke chambers.
ToxicityBurning and combustion not only release heat, they also produceresidual products such as char and smoke. Standards have been established to dictate the types and quantities of combustionproducts allowed for certain materials.
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SafetySafety
NF F 16-101NF F 16-101 is a French standard for railway rolling stock, fire behavior and choice of materials. The materials are classified with respect to fire behavior and smoke index. Fire behavior has five classes, M0 – M4, were M0 is the highest. Smoke index is a combination of smoke density and toxicity. It also has five classes, F0 – F5, were F0 is the highest.
DIN 5510, Part 2DIN 5510, Part 2 is a German standard for preventive fire protection in railway vehicles. The materials are tested and classified with respect to flammability, smoke development and dripping. Flammability includes burn length and burn time after test and is classified S1-S5, were S5 is the highest. There are two classes for smoke development and dripping, SR1/SR2 and ST1/ST2, were SR2 and ST2 are the highest.
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SafetySafety
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)NFPA 130 Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit Systems is an American set of rules for Trains, and Subway used in the USA using ASTM E162 and ASTM E662 for Flammability and Smoke Emissions.
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SafetySafety
Incorrect Energy Absorption
Conventional vehicles from steel have too low energy absorption.
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SafetySafety
Correct Energy Absorption
Vehicles made with sandwich construction technology using crash zones result in better deceleration rates.
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SafetySafety
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Impact/Damage ResistanceImpact/Damage Resistance
Increased puncture resistanceCore dissipates impact energy reducing damage to inner skinLarger panel size dissipates impact energy
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MaintenanceMaintenance
•Easy repair•No corrosion (metal free parts)•No rotting (wood free parts)•Long lifetime (structural parts)
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Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact
LCA - Life Cycle Assessment
•Sandwich design offering weight savings and a stiffer structure are the keys to a favorable LCA.
•Easier and faster building (reduced labor).
•A multifunctional sandwich decreases the need for other construction materials.
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Environmental ImpactEnvironmental Impact
Reduced Emissions:
Vehicles are 30% of world’s emissions
Need to reduce emissions
Need to reduce weight
Use new solutions
Sandwich Technology
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Track RecordTrack Record
Sandwich Technology is well proven all over the world.
Wide acceptance in assorted transportation applications - high speed trains, city buses, trams, etc.
Applications range from roof to skirts, from nose cover to whole coach bodies.
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DisadvantagesDisadvantages
Material Cost– potentially offset by labor savings
Learning Curve– Employees/Teams must be trained to properly
construct and repair sandwich structures– Materials and process knowledge and confidence– Life Cycle Assessment implementation
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METROMagazine
April 2000
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Buff strength requirements (though changing)
Slow market acceptance of new technology
Composites, aluminum in bodies
Modular vehicle platforms
Operating costsInfrastructure costsStyling
Passenger rail
Higher initial purchase price
Slow market acceptance of life-cycle costing
Composites, aluminum in bodies, components
Multiplexing wiringFuture: total
redesigns
Operating CostsFHWA Weight
Limits
Transit Bus
High Capital CostsPrice CompetitionCheap Used
Coaches
Composites, aluminum in bodies, components
Multiplexing Wiring
Operating CostsStyling
Motorcoach
Key BarriersKey StrategiesFactors Driving Lighter Weight
Mode
One Common Motive w/Composites: Reduce Operating Costs
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ATTB – Foam Core Sandwich Composite
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Amtrak Acela – Honeycomb and Balsa Sandwich Composites
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NABI Compobus – Balsa Sandwich Composite
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Adtranz Regina – Balsa Sandwich Composite
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Bombardier TalentFoam and Hoenycomb Sandwich Composite
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Alstom Hanover Tram – Foam Sandwich Composite
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Adtranz Itino – Foam and Honeycomb Sandwich Composite
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Alstom Citadis –Foam Sandwich Composite
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Alstom LirexFoam and Honeycomb Sandwich Composite
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Alstom S-Train – Foam Sandwich Composite front and floors
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Courtesy of Hexcel Composites
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Closing CommentsClosing Comments
Concept of sandwich construction for public transportation applications proven successful.
Large opportunity for the growth of sandwich composites in public transportation, but it will take time.
Understand the application and needs Select the appropriate sandwich solution.
Consult experts in both materials and processing.
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Thank you!
Alex GutierrezBusiness Development Manager
DIAB Inc.315 Seahawk Drive, DeSoto, TX 75115
Web Site: www.diabgroup.comE-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (972) 228-7600Fax: (972) 228-2667