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By
Geoffrey Davies, Fellow Institute of Materials MSc University of Oxford, Fellow of The Institute of Materials and graduated from the Department of Materials
at the University of Oxford with a Master of Science degree. Until his recent retirement he was responsible for the selection of body
materials for BMW (UK).
Description
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.
Audience
Practicing engineers/designers/analysts involved in the design and specification of motor vehicle bodies and components; Students of automotive engineering, mechanical, industrial and product design.
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
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Paperback, 304 pages, publication date: OCT-2003
ISBN-13: 978-0-7506-5692-4
ISBN-10: 0-7506-5692-1
Imprint: BUTTERWORTH HEINEMANN
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