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General trivia about Body Structure
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1
In what ways is CAE used to help develop a vehicle?
3D print small scale models
control robots that build vehicles at the assembly plant
conduct computer simulations to analyze designs
drive autonomous vehicles around campus
2
What are some ways a Body Structure engineers can reduce the mass or weight of the vehicle?
All of the above
Use aluminum or composite materials (polymers)
Add holes in parts
Remove portions of the material at edges of parts (scallops)
3
Which ball is heavier, if they are the same size?
Ball of aluminum
They weigh the same
Ball of steel
4
Why might you choose to make a part out of steel instead of aluminum?
Less expensive
All of the above
Wider availability
Stronger
5
CAE is significantly used by Upper Structures engineers. What does CAE stand for?
Computer Aided Engineering
Cast Aluminum and Extrusions
Cost Assessment Effectiveness
Calculated Analysis and Equivalence
6
Which of the following is the most common way of joining sheet metal panels together?
Glue
Bolts
Welding
Velcro
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What is the most common raw material shape for steel parts?
Coil
Tubes
Billets
8
The average piece of sheet metal is around 1mm thick. Which answer is also around 1mm thick?
sheet of paper
soda can
credit card
quarter
9
Why is it important for the body structure to be stiff and strong?
D) All of the above
B) to hold other components that attach to it
C) to make your ride comfortable
A) to absorb energy in a crash
10
How many spot welds are in the average midsize car (like a Honda Accord)?
11,300
2,200
4,800
8,500
11
We use a 900 ton press to stamp a body side. That's equal to the weight of how many elephants?
90
180
15
52
12
To protect an occupant in a rollover accident, which of the vehicle shapes would be best?
Triangle shaped
Box shaped
Egg shaped
13
Why might you choose to make a part out of aluminum instead of steel?
Lighter
Won't rust
All of the above
Easy to form
14
About how many robots are used to assemble a complete body?
100
300
400
200
15
Which of the following is the correct order of assembling a body?
lower, inner, outer, roof
roof, lower, outer, inner
lower, outer, inner, roof
outer, roof, inner, lower
16
About how long does it take to assemble a complete body?
6 hours
2 days
1 hour
20 minutes
17
AHSS is widely used today in body structure, what does the acronym AHSS stand for?
All Historical Sampling Statistics
Artistic Handmade Steel Structure
Allowable Hot Silicon Strip
Advanced High Strength Steel
18
About how many individual parts make up a complete body?
400
1200
800
100
