Aluminum vehicle breaks new ground

Journal Article · Tue Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1994 · Mechanical Engineering; (United States)

OSTI ID:7205594

Ashley, S

This article examines the efforts of automobile manufacturers and aluminum producers to develop a light weight crash resistant automobile. The topics of the article include alloys used, production techniques, fastening and bonding techniques, rigidity and crush resistance, weight reduction, die-casting and extruding of aluminum, design and construction of space frame.

• OSTI ID: 7205594
• Journal Information: Mechanical Engineering; (United States), Vol. 116:2; ISSN 0025-6501
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

33 ADVANCED PROPULSION SYSTEMS
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
ALUMINIUM
MATERIALS WORKING
AUTOMOBILES
WEIGHT
FUEL CONSUMPTION
ELEMENTS
ENERGY CONSUMPTION
FABRICATION
METALS
VEHICLES
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360101 - Metals & Alloys- Preparation & Fabrication