1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Overview of content
1.3 Materials overview
1.4 General format of presentation
1.5 Introduction to body architecture and terminology
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2. Design and material utilization
Objective
Content
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Historical perspective and evolving materials technology
2.3 Finite element analysis
2.4 One manufacturer’s approach to current design
2.5 Panel dent resistance and stiffness testing
2.6 Fatigue
2.7 Alternative body architecture
2.8 Integration of materials into designs
2.9 Engineering requirements for plastic and composite components
2.10 Cost analysis
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3. Materials for consideration and use in automotive body structures
Objective
Content
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Material candidates and selection criteria
3.3 Steel
3.4 Aluminum
3.5 Magnesium
3.6 Polymers and composites
3.7 Repair
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4. The role of demonstration, concept and competition cars
Objective
Content
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The ECV 3 and ASVT
4.3 Collaborative development programs
4.4 Concept cars
4.5 Competition cars
4.6 Rally cars
4.7 Hypercars
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5. Component manufacture
Objective
Content
5.1 Steel formability
5.2 Aluminum formability
5.3 Manufacture of components in magnesium
5.4 Production of polymer parts
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6. Component assembly
Objective
Content
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Welding
6.3 Adhesive bonding
6.4 Weldbonding
6.5 Mechanical fastening
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7. Corrosion and protection of the automotive structure
Objective
Content
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Relevant corrosion processes
7.3 Effective design principles
7.4 Materials used for protection of the body structure
7.5 Empirical vehicle and laboratory comparisons
7.6 Introduction to electrochemical methods
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8. Environmental and safety considerations
Objective
Content
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Effect of body mass and emissions control
8.3 Life-cycle analysis
8.4 Recycling and ELV considerations
8.5 Hygiene
8.6 BIW design for safety
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9. Future trends in automotive body materials
Objective
Content
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Geographic aspects
9.3 Quantitative assessment
9.4 Factors influencing material change in the future
9.5 Combined effect of factors on materials utilization within ‘expected’ and ‘accelerated’ timescales
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