ENGLISH

Engineering Plastics and Plastic Composites in Automotive Applications

By Sehanobish , Kalyan

Book information

Publisher
Inc., Society of Automotive Engineers
Year
2009
ISBN
978-1-61583-363-4, 978-0-85404-551-8, 978-0-7680-1933-9
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (2151026 bytes)
Pages
46\50
Library
knovel
Time added
2014-06-12 06:00:00

Description

Over the last 30 years, plastics have replaced traditional materials and emerged as a significant engineering application within the automotive industry. Plastics have proven to be cost effective while providing automakers with the design freedom to accommodate safety, styling, and comfort. This book provides industry executives and decision-makers with an overview of the use and advantages of plastics in applications such as instrument panels, seat systems, door handles, steering wheels, air bags, fenders, hoods, bumpers, cooling systems, engine covers, valve covers, oil filters, fuel tanks, hoses, and much more. New and future plastics applications in the automotive industry are also examined. Content: Front Matter • Table of Contents • 1. Why Choose Plastics for Automotive Applications? • 2. Plastics in the Interior of the Vehicle • 3. Plastics in Horizontal and Vertical Body Panels • 4. Plastics in the Exterior of the Vehicle • 5. Plastics in the Powertrain • 6. Plastics in Fuel Systems • 7. Plastics in Lighting and Wheel Systems • 8. The Future of Plastics in Automotive Applications • References • List of Acronyms • About the Author

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