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Denting Properties of Aluminum Autobody Components
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Abstract
Dynamic denting tests have been conducted on actual autobody components and on simulated panels fabricated from aluminum and steel sheet at impact velocities of 20 to 125 mph. These experiments give additional evidence that dent depth is a linear function of impact velocity. They also show that autobody components fabricated from aluminum sheet can have equal or improved dent resistance compared to the same components fabricated from the steel alloys currently used. Primary factors to be considered in comparing dynamic dent resistance are sheet thickness, yield strength, modulus of elasticity, density and geometric shape.
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Citation
Burley, C. and Niemeier, B., "Denting Properties of Aluminum Autobody Components," SAE Technical Paper 770199, 1977, https://doi.org/10.4271/770199.Also In
References
- Burley C. E. Niemeier B. A. Koch G. P. “Dynamic Denting of Autobody Panels,” SAE Paper No. 760165 February 1976
- Niemeier B. A. Koch G. P. Burley C. E. “Dynamic Denting of Autobody Panels,” ASM High Strength Light Weight Materials Symposium 1974
- Glance P. M. “Determining Structural Equivalency of Dissimilar Materials,” Materials Engineering 18 June 1976
- Furubayashi Tadashi “An Investigation Into High Strength Steel Sheets and Aluminum Alloy Sheets for Press Forming of Autobody Parts,” ADDRG-IDDRG Joint Meeting Ann Arbor, Michigan October 1976