Abstract
Automotive Lightweighting and Joining is an introductory workshop material focusing on learning of basics of engineering design, properties, manufacturing processes, design aspects and design guidelines along with several real life examples and applications of aluminum and steel alloy materials commonly used in automotive and other applications. The topics are considered using ‘blended learning’ and ‘flipped class room’ approaches. Being an introductory model, only basics of all the covered topics are introduced. Where applicable, a comparison between metals and nonmetals is presented and discussed. This short course or workshop is also useful to practicing engineers interested in learning and implementing lightweight technologies in the industrial setting.
Presenters
Raghu EchempatiProfessor, Mechanical Engineering, Kettering University, Michigan, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Theme
Design Management and Professional Practice
KEYWORDS
Materials, Automotive Structures, Functional Requirements, BIW
