03157nam a2200361Ii 4500991003237169707536070802s2002 enka sb 001 0 eng d97807506513490750651342b13653337-39ule_instBibl. Dip.le Aggr. Ingegneria Innovazione - Sez. Ingegneria Innovazioneeng629.2622Brown, Jason C.627434Motor vehicle structures[e-book] :concepts and fundamentals /Jason C. Brown, A. John Robertson, Stan T. SerpentoOxford ;Boston :Butterworth-Heinemann,2002xiv, 285 p. :ill. ;25 cmIncludes bibliographical references and indexIntroduction / Terminology and overview of vehicle structure types / Simple structural surfaces (SSS) method / Standard sedan - baseline load paths / Alternative constructions, model variants, range integration / Planar structures / Case study - application of the SSS method to an existing vehicle structure / Vehicle structure preliminary design using the SSS method / Preliminary design and analysis of body sub-assemblies using the SSS method / Fundamentals and preliminary sizing of sections and jointsMotor Vehicle Structures has been written as a unified textbook dealing with the structural mechanics of the mass produced integral passenger car body. It provides a clear and concise explanation of load paths in the vehicle body-in-white (BIW), based on engineering first principles. This is then used as a basis for an in-depth discussion of the conceptual design of car structures, using case studies directly related to real-life design problems. The book is based on a short course designed for industry which has been well received and is used to train body engineers worldwide. The authors have extensive experience of analysis and design of vehicle structures in the automobile industry, and of teaching the subject both in-company and academia. Focuses on the conceptual rather than the quantitative aspect of design Provides several practical examples and applicationsElectronic reproduction.Amsterdam :Elsevier Science & Technology,2007.Mode of access: World Wide Web.System requirements: Web browser.Title from title screen (viewed on July 25, 2007).Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutionsMotor vehiclesBodiesDesign and constructionAutomobilesBodiesDesign and constructionMotor vehiclesBodiesTestingElectronic books.localRobertson, A. Johnauthorhttp://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut739000Serpento, Stan T.Original07506513429780750651349(OCoLC)49015274Referexhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780750651349An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information.b1365333703-03-2224-01-08991003237169707536Motor vehicle structures1463938UNISALENTOle02624-01-08m@ -engenk00