Body building: The quest for lighter, quieter, and safer cars and light trucks influences the design and engineering of most vehicle areas - body not excluded

摘要

To achieve the ubiquitous goals of less mass and enhanced performance - in addition to other objectives such as improved safety and weight-distribution characteristics - executives and engineers in the vehicle body area must necessarily consider what materials will be best suited to specific applications. And today, there is a smorgasbord of materials from which to choose.