With respect, I'm not convinced that you would add much to the bending
strength of the windscreen bow by adding any material to a location close
to the neutral axis of the section.
Filling the section with foam then adding the reinforcement on top of that
should be more effective.
Duncan McFadyean
On Thursday, June 13, 2002 12:31 AM, David Glauser
[SMTP:david.glauser@xpsystems.com] wrote:
> I'm reinforcing the windshield bow with .125" carbon fiber rod from
Aircraft Spruce. This is flexible enough to curve into the bow, but
incredibly strong. I intend to bond a bundle of lengths into the bow,
running down past the body seam to the fuselage floor.
>
> dg
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Subject: Re: Roll over protection - more ideas
>
>
> > I have come to exactly the same conclusion (and solution). Consider
also
> > reinforcing the rear "D" of the door opening, taking the load path
down
> > onto the rear of the seat/tank moulding.
>
> I don't think there's a problem there - it's the windshield bow
collapsing
> that needs addressing.
>
> M
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