05296nam 2200613 a 450 991079000240332120200520144314.00-85709-546-3(CKB)2670000000156026(EBL)1575031(OCoLC)865332701(SSID)ssj0000812571(PQKBManifestationID)12417906(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000812571(PQKBWorkID)10860093(PQKB)11090539(Au-PeEL)EBL1575031(CaPaEBR)ebr10641460(CaONFJC)MIL548963(MiAaPQ)EBC1575031(EXLCZ)99267000000015602620120125d2012 uy 0engurcn|||||||||txtccrAdvanced materials in automotive engineering[electronic resource] /edited by Jason RowePhiladelphia, Pa. Woodhead Pub.20121 online resource (353 p.)Woodhead Publishing in materials Advanced materials in automotive engineeringDescription based upon print version of record.1-84569-561-5 Includes bibliographical references and index.Cover; Advanced materials in automotive engineering; Copyright; Contents; Contributor contact details; 1 Introduction: advanced materials and vehicle lightweighting; 1.1 References; 2 Advanced materials for automotive applications: an overview; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Steels; 2.3 Light alloys; 2.4 Stainless steels; 2.5 Castiron; 2.6 Composite materials; 2.7 Glazing materials; 2.8 Conclusions; 2.9 References; 3 Advanced metal-forming technologies for automotive applications; 3.1 Formability; 3.2 Forming technology; 3.3 Modelling; 3.4 Economic considerations; 3.5 Bibliography4 Nanostructured steel for automotive body structures 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Potential demand for nanostructured steels for automotive body structures; 4.3 Fabricating nanostructured low-C steel sheets; 4.4 Improving elongation in nanostructured steel sheets; 4.5 Crash-worthiness of nanostructured steel sheets; 4.6 Conclusions; 4.7 References; 4.8 Appendix; 5 Aluminium sheet for automotive applications; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Sheet alloys for outer applications; 5.3 Sheet alloys for inner closure panels and structural applications; 5.4 Fusion alloys; 5.5 Surface treatment of the aluminium strip5.6 Future trends 5.7 References; 6 High-pressure die-cast (HPDC) aluminium alloys for automotive applications; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 AlSi heat-treatable alloys - Silafont-36; 6.3 AlMg non heat-treatable alloys - Magsimal-59; 6.4 AlSi non heat-treatable alloys - Castasil-37; 6.5 Automotive trends in die-casting; 6.6 References; 7 Magnesium alloys for lightweight power trains and automotive bodies; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 Cast magnesium; 7.3 Sheet magnesium; 7.4 Extruded magnesium; 7.5 Future trends; 7.6 Acknowledgments; 7.7 References8 Polymer and composite moulding technologies for automotive applications 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Polymeric materials used in the automotive industry; 8.3 Composite processing procedures; 8.4 Fields of application for fibre-reinforced polymer composites (FRPCs); 8.5 Further challenges for composites in the automotive industry; 8.6 References; 9 Advanced automotive body structures and closures; 9.1 Current technology, applications and vehicles; 9.2 Key factors driving change and improvements; 9.3 Trends in material usage; 9.4 Latest technologies; 9.5 References10 Advanced materials and technologies for reducing noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) in automobiles 10.1 Introduction; 10.2 General noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) abatement measures; 10.3 Selected concepts for noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) control; 10.4 Applications; 10.5 Conclusions; 10.6 Acknowledgements; 10.7 References; 11 Recycling of materials in automotive engineering; 11.1 End of life vehicles (ELVs); 11.2 Reuse, recycle or recover?; 11.3 Environmental impact assessment tools; 11.4 Case study - the World First racing car; 11.5 Conclusions; 11.6 References12 Joining technologies for automotive componentsThe automotive industry is under constant pressure to design vehicles capable of meeting increasingly demanding challenges such as improved fuel economy, enhanced safety and effective emission control. Drawing on the knowledge of leading experts, Advanced materials in automotive engineering explores the development, potential and impact of using such materials.Beginning with a comprehensive introduction to advanced materials for vehicle lightweighting and automotive applications, Advanced materials in automotive engineering goes on to consider nanostructured steel for automotive bodyAutomobilesDesign and constructionAutomobilesMaterialsAutomobilesDesign and construction.AutomobilesMaterials.629.23Rowe Jason1574557MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910790002403321Advanced materials in automotive engineering3850898UNINA