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Automobile Engineering
Vehicle Body
SEDAN
Dr. Devender Kumar, AP, MED, TIET, Patiala
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Sedan/Saloon
• A sedan or saloon is a passenger car in a three-box
configuration with A, B & C-pillars and principal volumes
articulated in separate compartments for engine, passenger
and cargo.
Hatchback
5 Door
3 Door
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Hatchback
• It has 5 or 3 doors.
Pickup
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Pickup
SUV
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SUV
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Van
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Van
Convertible
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Convertible
• A convertible uses a retractable canvas roof with
a steel tube framework. Vehicle layout 11
saloon convertible
coupé estate
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popular and usually have four-wheel drive to enable
operation in extreme or off-road conditions. Like
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separate chassis or monocoque designs. Engines are
Figure 1.20 Car-derived
usually light commercial
from the passenger vehiclebut
vehicle range (van)
in most
cases have modifications to enable them to operate
in extreme conditions, such as wading through water
Manufacturers normally offer a number of different
or operating on steep inclines. These vehicles often
d light commercial vehicle
body shapes and sizes to suit the customer’s needs.
have sophisticated mechanical and electrical systems
When a vehicle is required for the transportation
to improve traction. This is discussed in more detail
of bulky
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496. for example, materials carried
by builders and decorators, an open body is often
preferred. A light vehicle having this partly enclosed
body is called a pick-up (Figure 1.21).
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driver and one passenger and a standard of comfort SUV
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Automobile
Front section
Centre section
Rear section
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Front section
• The front section, also called the nose section,
includes everything between the front bumper and
the firewall.
− The bumper,
− grille,
− frame rails,
− front suspension parts,
− and the engine
are a few of the items included in the front section
of a vehicle.
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Centre section
• The vehicle’s center section, or midsection,
typically includes the body parts that form the
passenger compartment.
– floor pan,
– roof panel,
– cowl,
– doors,
– door pillars,
– glass,
– and related parts.
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Centre section
Rear section
• The rear section (the tail section, or rear clip)
commonly consists of the rear
– quarter panels,
– trunk or rear floor pan,
– rear frame rails,
– trunk or deck lid,
– rear bumper,
– and related parts.
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Frame
Frame
• The frame in a vehicle may be compared to the skeleton in
the human body.
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Frame
• The frame holds the
– engine,
– transmission,
– suspension,
– and other assemblies in position.
Functions of Frame
• The frame holds the engine, transmission, suspension, and
other assemblies in position.
• Allows the vehicle to support its total weight.
• Allows the vehicle to absorb stress when driving on rough
road surfaces.
• Enables the vehicle to absorb torque from the engine and
drive train.
• The frame, together with the front and rear suspension
systems, must position the wheels properly to minimize tire
tread wear and provide accurate steering control.
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Frame Construction
• Frame construction usually consists of channel shaped
steel beams welded and/or fastened together.
Frame Construction
• Vehicle frame construction may contain three types of steel
members: channel(partial box) frame, complete box frame,
or tubular frame.
• On modern vehicles, most frames include all three types.
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Section Strength
Space Frame
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Body-over-frame Construction
Body-over-frame Construction
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Body-over-frame Construction
• The body over frame design is commonly used to describe
those vehicles that have a separate frame and body, both of
which are independent of each other.
• On the full frame, the rails span the entire length of the
vehicle, extending from the front completely to the rear end.
Body-over-frame Construction
• The frame is essentially the vehicle's backbone and is
responsible for the majority of the body's strength
characteristics and support.
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Body-over-frame Construction
Frames
Body-over-frame
Body-over-frame
Body-over-frame Construction
(1) Ladder Frame Design
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Body-over-frame Construction
(1) Ladder Frame Design
Body-over-frame Construction
(1) Ladder Frame Design
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Body-over-frame Construction
(1) Ladder Frame Design
Body-over-frame Construction
(1) Ladder Frame Design
• They are strategically placed in the areas where mounting the cab
and box is most easily accomplished, to simplify removal and
installation, and to maximize the strength of each.
• They are also used to attach and support the steering and
suspension, the transmission, and other drivetrain parts.
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Body-over-frame Construction
(1) Ladder Frame Design
• Vehicles using the ladder frame typically have a higher center of
gravity since the cab and the remaining body components are
attached above the frame.
Body-over-frame Construction
(1) Ladder Frame Design
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Body-over-frame Construction
(2) The perimeter frame
Body-over-frame Construction
(2) The perimeter frame
• As vehicle designs improved, the early ladder frames were
modified and improved to absorb impact energy more
efficiently.
• The perimeter frame is similar in construction to the ladder
frame.
• The most significant differences are the
– drop center design,
– the kickup areas, and
– the widened center section used to protect and reinforce the
perimeter of the vehicle's passenger compartment.
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Body-over-frame Construction
(3) Backbone frame
Body-over-frame Construction
(3) Backbone frame
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Body-over-frame Construction
(3) Backbone frame
Body-over-frame Construction
(3) Backbone frame
• Inside which there is space for the drive shaft in case of front-
engine, rear-wheel drive layout like the Elan.
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Body-over-frame Construction
(3) Backbone frame
• It's strong enough for smaller sports cars but not up to the job for
high-end ones.
• The backbone does not provide protection against side impact or
off-set crash.
• Easy to be made by hand thus cheap for low-volume production.
• Simple structure benefit cost.
• It provides space-saving.
Frames
Frames
Body-over-frame
Space Frame
Monocoque
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Unibody Construction
Unibody Construction
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Unibody Construction
Unibody Construction
• Also called united body / unitized construction.
• In this body design, the frame and body are combined as one
unit, and the external frame assembly is eliminated.
• Sheet metal body panels are welded together to form the body
and frame.
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Unibody Construction
• All the members of a unitized body are load-carrying
components.
Unibody Construction
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Unibody Construction
Frame Construction
Frames
Body-over-frame
Body as frame or
unibody)
Space Frame
Monocoque
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Space Frame
Space Frame
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Space Frame
Monocoque
• Monocoque is a construction technique that supports structural
load by using an object's exterior, as opposed to using an internal
frame or truss that is then covered with a non-load-bearing skin or
coachwork.
• Monocoque construction was pioneered in aircraft.
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Modern Monocoques
(Full Carbon Fiber Chassis ) ASTON MARTIN –One 77
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Part/Panel Nomenclature
Automobile
Stationary parts
Fastened parts
Welded parts
Press-fit
Adhesive-bonded parts
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Part/Panel Nomenclature
• A part, also called a component, generally refers to an
individual unit used to build a vehicle.
Part/Panel Nomenclature
• Stationary parts, such as the floor, roof, and quarter
panels, are permanently welded or adhesive bonded into
place. Hinged parts (the hood or trunk lid) and hinged
assemblies (doors) can open and close.
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Part/Panel Nomenclature
• Press-fit, or snap-fit, parts use clips or an interference
(friction) fit to hold parts together. This assembly method is
becoming more common to reduce manufacturing costs.
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