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1 online resource (viii, 277 pages) : illustrations |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Summary |
The selection of automobile body materials is fundamental to the choice of fabrication method, and the characteristics and performance of the final vehicle or component. The factors behind these choices comprise some of the key technological and design issues facing automotive engineers today. Materials for Automobile Bodies presents detailed up-to-date information on material technologies for the automobile industry, embracing steels (including high-strength steels) aluminium, plastics, magnesium, hydro-forming and composite body panels. Coverage also includes: materials processing; formability; welding and joining; anti-corrosion technologies; plus a comprehensive consideration of the implications of materials selection on these processes. Dealing with the whole assembly process from raw material to production, right through to recycling at the end of a vehicle's life, this book is the essential resource for practising engineers, designers, analysts and students involved in the design and specification of motor vehicle bodies and components. * Up-to-date information on contemporary autobody materials * International case studies, examples and terminology * Fully illustrated throughout, with examples from Honda, Ferrari, Lotus, BMW and Audi. |
| Contents |
Preface; Introduction; Design and material utilization; Materials for consideration and use in automotive body structures; The role of demonstration, concept and competition cars; Component manufacture; Component assembly: materials joining technology; Corrosion and protection of the automotive structure; Environmental considerations; Future trends in automotive body materials; Index. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Language |
English. |
| Subject |
Automobiles -- Bodies -- Materials.
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Automobiles -- Carrosseries -- Matériaux.
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TRANSPORTATION -- Automotive -- Pictorial.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Automotive.
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Automobiles -- Bodies -- Materials
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dissertations.
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Academic theses
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Academic theses.
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Thèses et écrits académiques.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Davies, Geoff. Materials for automobile bodies. Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, Butterworth Heinemann, 2003 0750656921 9780750656924 (DLC) 2003048187 (OCoLC)52058253 |
| ISBN |
9780750656924 |
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0750656921 |
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9780080473390 (electronic bk.) |
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0080473393 (electronic bk.) |
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1280966459 |
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9781280966453 |
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9786610966455 |
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6610966451 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000051563139 |
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AU@ 000054162616 |
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CHNEW 001006762 |
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DEBBG BV039831090 |
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DEBBG BV042315912 |
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DEBBG BV043044946 |
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DEBSZ 367761203 |
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DEBSZ 422214574 |
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NZ1 12435256 |
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