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•    Author:  Gregory E. Peterson

•    Author's Company:  Lotus Engineering Inc.

•    Title:  Overview of Non-Traditional Joining Technologies for Multi-Material Vehicle Structures

•    Volume: Vol. 72, No. 5

•    Year: 2014

•    No. Pages:  4

•    Description: This article presents an overview of joining techniques used in multi-material automotive body construction, with a focus on Lotus chassis construction and engineering techniques. Techniques discussed include structural adhesive, self piercing rivets, and extrusions with integrated joints.

•    Companies Mentioned:  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Lotus Engineering, California Air Resources Board (ARB), Henkel, Kawasaki

Product Code: art-00737