M&P New Roadmap: Simulation Based Materials Technology for Light Weight Structures

Abstract

Structural weight reduction of transport vehicles plays an essential role in improving fuel efficiency and hence in contributing to the environmental issues. Application of composite materials has been one of the most effective solutions but still remain many problems. The objective of the present roadmap is to overcome the difficulties by integrating the multiscale simulation, design optimization and the advanced production technologies. It is expected that the R&D along this roadmap would realize the highly optimized light weight structure for future transports.