The Automotive Body: Volume I: Components Design (Hardcover, 2011)

Contents; About the authors; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Introduction to Volume I; 2 Historical Evolution; 2.1 Industrial organization; 2.2 Non unitized bodies and chassis; 2.3 Partially unitized bodies and chassis; 2.4 Unitized bodies and chassis; 2.5 Body shape evolution; 2.6 Electric components; 3 Graphic Representation Systems; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 CAS, computer aided styling; 3.3 CAD, computer aided design; 3.4 DMU, digital mock-up; 4 Body Work; 4.1 Body in White; 4.2 Body Side; 4.3 Fenders; 4.4 Roof assembly; 4.5 Front frame; 4.6 Rear frame; 4.7 Compartment floor; 4.8 Closed bodies;4.9 Spider, Coupe and Cabrio; 4.10 Commercial vehicles and trucks; 5 Body Components; 5.1 Outer body components; 5.2 Weather strips; 5.3 Glass and mirrors; 5.4 Movable parts; 5.5 Windshield wiper; 5.6 Vehicle lighting and signalling; 6 Body Interiors; 6.1 Restraint systems - safety belts; 6.2 Restraint system -- air-bag; 6.3 Dashboard cockpit - dashboard - console; 6.4 Interior trims; 6.5 Seats; 6.6 Air conditioning system; References; Index.