This textbook for practicing engineers deals with the structural mechanics of the mass-produced integral passenger car body. The volume begins with a description of the simple structural surface method for modeling vehicle structure and understanding load paths. This is then used as a basis for an in-depth discussion of the conceptual design of car structures, using case studies related to real-life design problems. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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