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Structural Integrity

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The Automotive Body

Part of the book series: Mechanical Engineering Series ((MES,volume 0))

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There are many issues concerning the configuration of a vehicle chassis involving a range of different aspects including: ergonomics, accessibility, external shape, housing of mechanical components and suspensions. The structure is often adapted to these constraints filling the free spaces. As a consequence the body structure frequently has a complex shape.

The purpose of this chapter is to explain the structural function of the chassis components.

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Morello, L., Rossini, L.R., Pia, G., Tonoli, A. (2011). Structural Integrity. In: The Automotive Body. Mechanical Engineering Series, vol 0. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-0516-6_6

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  • Publisher Name: Springer, Dordrecht

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