Table 11 FOS results for the flat and parabolic GFRC leaf springs.
From: Analysis of glass fiber-reinforced composite leaf springs in a light commercial vehicle
Types of leaf spring | Structural steel multi leaf spring | GFRC Both flat leaf spring | GFRC 1st flat leaf and 2nd parabolic leaf spring | GFRC both parabolic leaf spring | GFRC both parabolic leaf spring with aluminium alloy bush |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Factor of safety (FOS) | 1.6854 | 1.6323 | 3.6786 | 1.6992 | 2.9253 |
