Fatigue failure is a phenomenon that often occurs in mechanical structures, especially in
components that receive direct cyclic loading, eg, marine facilities, automobiles, critical …

In the last two decades, one can observe a great increase in the replacement of traditional
materials with polymer composites in high-strength and lightweight applications [1–3]. This …

Leaf spring systems are mechanical structures used to attenuate or absorb the disruptive
factors such as stress, strain, deflection and deformation occurring on dynamic systems. Leaf …

Leaf springs are widely used in the automobile industry due to its high load bearing capacity
and low manufacturing cost. The usage of composite materials has gradually increased in …

Leaf springs play an integral role in suspension elements of SUVs for reducing impact and
irregular loads, ensuring safety, and comfortable ride. In this study, the glass fabric/epoxy …

One of the oldest forms of spring used to have good suspension in wheeled vehicles is leaf
spring. It reduces the overall fuel consumption and cost by reducing weight of the …

Leaf springs are designed to bear loads as well as shocks in automotive vehicles. Two
leaves of glass fiber-reinforced composites (GFRCs) of various shapes sandwiched …

Automobile suspension systems use leaf springs, which are responsible for driving comfort
and performance. The failure of leaf springs can lead to an accident. In an arctic …

With the increasing awareness of environmental and social impacts associated with
conventional petrochemical materials and air pollution, the automotive industry is …

Leaf spring is a suspension device that is used to safeguard the vehicle as well as its
occupants from the road shocks. The vibrations arising out due to road irregularities must be …