Berserk,
Regarding your query on obtaining Class-A surfaces, CATIA is more commonly used due to its inherent ability to model very high quality surfaces in general.
But, any engineering software (CATIA, UG, IDEAS, Pro-E, etc) cannot, I repeat cannot develop a Class-A surface. This being due to...
Hey Greg,
Now that u mention this, the point did slip by past me.....
Yes, the position & details will play a role in the design & the need for crash will need to be incorporated.
Tks for pointing it out.
Rahul
Hey SMUG,
You are quite right about the Bending & Torsional stiffness part of the frame. Thats the reason cross-sections like C, I, Box(Tubular) are more common for the frame.
Sub-frames carry aggregates like engine/gearbox/suspension/etc & help minimize transmission of forces & moments from...
A support to GregLocock & gdodd, BIW meaning Body In White is so called due to its appearance after the application of the primer to the entirely Body panel assembled vehicle just before going into the painting process.
Usually the primer is white or silver grey which gives the so called name...