TRADE OF VEHICLE BODY REPAIR - eCollege

Module 3– Unit 4
Body shells are now designed to withstand major collision and
rollover impacts while adsorbing shock by controlled deformation
of structure in the front and rear of the vehicle. Vehicle design and
accident prevention is based on the kinetic energy relationship of
damage to a vehicle during collision. Energy is absorbed by work
done on the vehicle materials such as foam-filled plastics and heavy
rubber sections. Data indicates the long energy-absorbing distances
should be provided in vehicle design and the panel assemblies used
for this purpose should have a lower stiffness than the central
section or passenger compartment of the vehicle.
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