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Lightweight Magnesium Intensive Body Structure
Technical Paper
2006-01-0523
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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This paper describes a lightweight magnesium intensive automobile body structure concept developed at DaimlerChrysler to support a high fuel-efficiency vehicle project. This body structure resulted in more than 40% weight reduction over a conventional steel structure while achieving significantly improved structural performance as evaluated through CAE simulations. A business case analysis was conducted and showed promising results. One concept vehicle was built for the purpose of demonstrating concept feasibility. The paper also identifies areas for further development to enable such a vehicle to become a production reality at a later time.
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Logan, S., Kizyma, A., Patterson, C., and Rama, S., "Lightweight Magnesium Intensive Body Structure," SAE Technical Paper 2006-01-0523, 2006, https://doi.org/10.4271/2006-01-0523.Also In
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