INTRODUCTION. In this study, a bumper beam is modeled and by considering three materials: high strength sheet molding compound (SMC), glass mat thermoplastic A bumper is a car shield made of steel, aluminum, rubber, or plastic that is mounted on the front and rear of a passenger car. Abstract: An automobile’s bumper is the front-most or rear-most part, ostensibly designed to allow the car to sustain an impact without damage to the vehicle’s safety systems The study will concentrate on the front