Body and Chassis Systems

Must have B.S.M.E or graduate standing with approval of MAE program director. Introduction to body and chasis systems. Taught as a series of seminars presented by industry experts and coordinated by the MAE program director. Includes body-in-white, safety design, design of hardware, dimensioning and tolarances, noise-vibration-harshness (NVH), seats and restraints, interior systems, electrical distributions. Standards and federal regulations. Strategic product planning, and next generation vehicles are also included. Lecture 3 hrs.