unibodies
Single-structure car frames
Unibodies are vehicle frames where the body and chassis form a single integrated structure, rather than a separate body mounted on a frame.
Most modern cars use unibody construction for lighter weight and better handling: The crash test showed how the unibody absorbed impact.
The term also describes seamless aluminum casings on laptops and phones: Apple's unibody MacBook.
Self-supporting outer structure
- chassisStructural support base
- bodyshellVehicle's structural exterior
- frameSupporting outer structure
- platformRaised flat structure
architecture · subframe · stamping · welding · fabrication · assembly · construction · engineering
State of being unbending
- durabilityResistance to wear
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- robustnessResistance to failure
- crashworthinessVehicle's ability to protect during collisions
Element thirteen
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
- sheet-metalFlat-rolled thin alloy
alloys · lightweight · adhesives · bonding · extrusions · castings · plastics · fiberglass
Crash-activated vehicle cushions
Automaton design field
- automationSelf-operating system design
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- CADTechnical drawing technology
- die-castingPressure-injected metal shaping
jigs · fixtures · mass-production · tooling
monocoque
Self-supporting outer structure
platform · architecture · subframe · stamping · welding · fabrication · assembly · construction · engineering · skeleton
rigidity
State of being unbending
- durabilityResistance to wear
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
- robustnessResistance to failure
crashworthiness · load-bearing · ruggedness · resilience · stability
aluminum
Element thirteen
- compositeMade of distinct parts
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- galvanizedStimulated into sudden activity
sheet-metal · alloys · lightweight · adhesives · bonding · extrusions · castings · plastics · fiberglass
airbags
Crash-activated vehicle cushions
robotics
Automaton design field
- automationSelf-operating system design
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- CADTechnical drawing technology
die-casting · jigs · fixtures · mass-production · tooling
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