Exploring the link between design and construction
The Handbook of Automotive Body Construction and Design Analysis provides detailed guidance on all aspects of design feasibility and pre-construction checks. Examination of body design as it related to construction techniques is a critical step in bringing concepts to market, and this book provides essential guidance on topics including structural design, fabrication techniques, material, finishing, safety considerations, and more. Examples a case studies provide real-world context, and expert insight provides value to readers in any automotive setting.
Body fabrication, jointing and assembly; panel cutting and forming; body finishing and hardware manufacture; polymer sytems; metallic materials; structure design - applying classic theory; open/closed structures; safety under impact; occupant protection/restraint; NVH; structural applications.