THE USE OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS IN PASSIVE AND ACTIVE SAFETY OF AUTOMOBILE

Abstract

The article deals with the relevance of using composite materials of biological and synthetic origin in the elements of passive and active safety of the car. The topic of road safety is still topical, as cars are becoming more and more every year. The safety characteristics of vehicles should improve and environmental pollution should be reduced. To achieve these goals, various approaches of using composite materials in car body elements have been proposed. In addition to safety features, composite materials also reduce the weight of the vehicle. Such a vehicle picks up speed faster and consumes less fuel, reducing environmental pollution. Using the example of a Porsche car, parts made entirely and with carbon fiber are examined. A summary of the further use of the technology in the country and the world is given. The purpose is to show the importance of using composite materials in active and passive safety elements of the car. Method and methodology of the work. Theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific and technical literature in the context of research into the prospectivity of the use of composite materials in the automotive industry. Results. According to the conducted research and practical experience examples are given in which areas of automobile construction composite materials can be used. Scope of application of the results. The results can be used in the design and development of passive and active safety elements.

Keywords

• composite materials
• active safety
• passive safety
• automotive industry
• passenger cars
• electric vehicles