ANALYSIS OF MATERIAL SELECTED FOR AUTOMOBILE BODY DESIGN

Abstract

In recent years there has been much focus on the research and development of new materials, re-designing existing materials, and choosing appropriate materials. Advanced materials contribute to the vehicle’s fuel economy, reducing vehicle mass while ensuring the necessary safety features. This article presents a method to analyze the selection of thin plate material for automobile body. To calculate the efficiency of the material selection, two main criteria including the mass and the durability of thin plate are chosen in the body design to be applied in practic.