What Are the Best Resources for Learning About Automotive Body and Trim?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on finding resources for learning about automotive body and trim, including the basics of body design, the purposes of different parts, and the physics of collisions. Participants express a desire for a broad range of materials to explore various aspects of the field.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks comprehensive resources on automotive body and trim, including design principles and collision physics.
  • Another participant suggests a website with articles related to car design, noting that it may require exploration to find specific information.
  • A suggestion is made to check the automotive bodies and structures section of the SAE bookstore as a starting point for resources.
  • A participant clarifies their interest in the science of steel plate deformation in collisions, indicating a more specific area of focus.
  • Links to specific books on Amazon are shared as examples of the type of material being sought.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for resources but have not reached a consensus on specific materials or approaches. Multiple suggestions and areas of interest remain open for exploration.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of familiarity with the subject matter and specific areas of interest, indicating that the discussion is still in an exploratory phase.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in automotive design, engineering students, and professionals in the automotive industry may find this discussion relevant.

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Hi!

I have recently started working at an automotive company at the body and trim section and I feel like learning everything about the area. I have had trouble finding good study material at the library and with my searches on the internet so therefore I ask you guys for some help.

From start I would like to learn about the basics of the body, purposes of the different parts and their design, things like that. Also calculating and understanding about collisions. But generally everything since I don't really know which area I would like to focus on.

Tips on all kind of sites, books & other information sources that could give me that kind of knowledge which i am looking for is welcome!

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Welcome to PF!

I found this website that has links to many articles related to car design that may be of interest. You'll have to poke around to see if it has what you're looking for.

http://www.carbodydesign.com

For the physics of collision, there are some basic physics principles but I don't know offhand some resource that relates car parts to the physics of collision other than bumpers and airbags.
 
Thank you guys! As for the collision part, I meant like the science about steel plate and deformation, stuff like that.

If you think of something that may be useful, just post it!
 

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