Autobody 10, A20, B20, A30, B30
AUTO14
Module 14: Advanced Automobile Structural Design (Core)
Note: students should not work on air bag systems. Only certified technicians should diagnose and repair air bag systems.
Outcome
Examine the evolution and characteristics of structural components in each section of the automobile.
Indicators
| (a) | Research the history of automobile structural design including major changes and characteristics of selected components. |
| (b) | Identify front (e.g., cowl, shock towers, radiator and supports, fire wall, fenders, hood), centre (e.g., floor pan, pillars, rocker panel, rear shelf, doors, glass, hinges, side impact beam, roof panel, instrument panel, dash) and rear (e.g., trunk floor, trunk lid, quarter panel, lower rear panels, rear shock towers, inner wheel housing, upper body panel) section components of an automobile. |
| (c) | Describe the construction and safety features of plastic bumpers. |
| (d) | Identify part numbers, prices, installation time and procedures using original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and software and/or manuals. |
| (e) | Describe proper safety procedures used by certified technicians to disable an automobile air bag sensor system. |
| (f) | Examine the properties of dissimilar automotive materials (e.g., carbon, fibre, plastic, stainless). |
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R013030
Cars. Accelerating the Modern World
This book is a companion book to an art show by the same name that took place in London in 2019-2020. The focus is on the historical impact of automobiles on the world and how trends and events in the world have impacted the design of the automobile. This book contains images of posters and design concept as well as old photographs from early automobiles and connects popular culture and automobile design over the years. This book includes an index.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$43.25
Record posted/updated:
December 8, 2021
R013032
Speed Read Car Design: The History, Principles and Concepts Behind Modern Car Design
This book presents a retrospective view of automobile design. It is organized into sections such as changing shapes; innovations; elements of style; and engineering, interiors and space. Each section has a glossary of terms and there is an index to locate specific topics.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.99 USD
Record posted/updated:
December 8, 2021
R013059
Drive: The Definitive History of Driving
This book presents the history of driving, from the invention of the automobile to present-day automobiles. The resource is divided into eight sections, each representing a span of years. For each time period represented, the factors that influenced the evolution of automobile design are presented through images and side notes.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$52.00
Record posted/updated:
January 15, 2025