Automotive Engineering: Automobile Structures And Materials

Master the Mechanics of Structural Design, the Structures of Automobile Components and Automotive Materials Science

What you'll learn

Understand the basics of Automotive Engineering

Identify the components of an Automobile and their purposes

Understand the role of Materials Science in Automotive Engineering

Learn how to Design the Structure of an Automobile

Requirements

Basic physics. Not mandatory!

Interest in Automotive Engineering

Description

The Automotive Engineering: Automobile Structures and Materials Course is a specialized course focusing on the engineering principles and design aspects of automotive structures and the materials used in vehicle manufacturing. This course aims to provide a thorough understanding of Materials Science and Structural Design as they apply specifically to automobiles.The Structure of the Course is the following: Introduction to Automotive Structures and MaterialsVehicle LoadsMechanical Stresses in AutomobilesAutomobile StructuresMaterials Science for Automotive ApplicationsAutomotive MaterialsStructures Design and Material Selection for AutomobileThe goal of this course is to equip you with a comprehensive understanding of why automobiles require specific structural designs and the use of materials that offer the right balance of strength, weight, durability, and cost-effectiveness. You will learn about the science behind material properties and how these dictate the selection of materials for different components of a vehicle. Additionally, the course aims to deepen your knowledge of how mechanical stresses and vehicle loads influence the overall design and integrity of automotive structures.This journey into Automotive Engineering: Automobile Structures and Materials is designed to provide you with the foundational knowledge and technical insights necessary for a career in automotive structural design and manufacturing. Should you have any questions or require further clarification throughout the course, I encourage you to reach out for support. Let's embark on this exciting exploration of automotive engineering together!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Presentation

Lecture 2 Course Structure

Section 2: Automotive Loads

Lecture 3 Automotive Loads Fundamentals

Lecture 4 Automotive Weights

Lecture 5 Automotive Suspension

Lecture 6 Automotive Centrifugal Force

Lecture 7 Automotive Inertial Forces

Section 3: Automotive Mechanical Stresses

Lecture 8 Mechanical Stress Fundamentals

Lecture 9 Automotive Tension

Lecture 10 Automotive Compression

Lecture 11 Automotive Bending

Lecture 12 Automotive Shear

Lecture 13 Automotive Torsion

Section 4: Automotive Structures

Lecture 14 Automotive Chassis

Lecture 15 Body in White

Lecture 16 Unibody Structures

Lecture 17 Body on Frame

Lecture 18 Automotive Joints

Section 5: Automotive Materials

Lecture 19 Materials Science Fundamentals

Lecture 20 Materials Mechanical Properties

Lecture 21 Automotive Materials: Steel

Lecture 22 Automotive Materials: Aluminium

Lecture 23 Automotive Materials: Magnesium

Lecture 24 Automotive Materials: Titanium

Lecture 25 Automotive Materials: Composite Materials

Section 6: Failure Theory and Factors of Safety

Lecture 26 Failure Theory Fundamentals

Lecture 27 Failure Theory 3D

Lecture 28 Factors of Safety

Section 7: Wrap-up and Farewell

Lecture 29 Wrap-up and Farewell

Those who are looking to know more regarding Automotive Engineering,People interested in Mechanical Engineering in general,Those who want to work with Automotive related Projects in the future confidently