TRENDS IN ASSURING THE MECHANICAL DURABILITY OF AUTOMOTIVE STRUCTURES

Significant progress in materials and structures research leading to improved analytical and experimental capabilities for evaluating the mechanical durability of automotive structures is reviewed. Recent experiences in incorporating modern fatigue analysis methodology in easily used computer-based formats are then presented. This is followed by a general discussion of the application of design aids at various points in the product development cycle with emphasis on future trends and needs.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Twentieth FISITA Congress, (SAE P-143) The Automotive Future, Volume 4, Austria, 6-11 May 1984.
• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

  400 Commonwealth Drive
  Warrendale, PA  United States  15096
• Authors:
  • Landgraf, R W
  • Conle, A
• Publication Date: 1984-5

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: p. 4.124
• Serial:
  • Publication of: Society of Automotive Engineers, Incorporated
  • Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Development; Durability; Innovation; Materials; Mechanical analysis; Mechanical fatigue; Motor vehicle bodies; Research; Structural design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Research and development
• Old TRIS Terms: Automobile bodies; Future concepts
• Subject Areas: Materials; Research; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00392579
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: SAE 845124, HS-037 476
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Feb 28 1985 12:00AM