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    The document discusses different types of vehicle chassis construction. A chassis consists of components like the engine, brakes, steering system, and wheels mounted on a frame. There are two main types of construction: body-over-frame and unibody (monocoque). Body-over-frame uses a separate rigid frame to support the body and drivetrain, while unibody integrates the frame and body into a single structure with the body handling loads. Body-over-frame is used for heavy vehicles due to its easier design and repair, while unibody provides better handling, fuel efficiency, and safety features like a crumple zone.

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    The document discusses different types of vehicle chassis construction. A chassis consists of components like the engine, brakes, steering system, and wheels mounted on a frame. There are two main types of construction: body-over-frame and unibody (monocoque). Body-over-frame uses a separate rigid frame to support the body and drivetrain, while unibody integrates the frame and body into a single structure with the body handling loads. Body-over-frame is used for heavy vehicles due to its easier design and repair, while unibody provides better handling, fuel efficiency, and safety features like a crumple zone.

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    The document discusses different types of vehicle chassis construction. A chassis consists of components like the engine, brakes, steering system, and wheels mounted on a frame. There are two main types of construction: body-over-frame and unibody (monocoque). Body-over-frame uses a separate rigid frame to support the body and drivetrain, while unibody integrates the frame and body into a single structure with the body handling loads. Body-over-frame is used for heavy vehicles due to its easier design and repair, while unibody provides better handling, fuel efficiency, and safety features like a crumple zone.

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    AT17302 - Automotive

    Chassis
    Unit 1
    LAYOUT, FRAME, FRONT AXLE AND STEERING SYSTEM
    What is a chassis?

     The whole vehicle except body in case of heavy vehicles.


     Chassis consists of engine, brakes, steering system & wheel mounted on
    the frame, differential, suspension.
     Propel and control a automobile
    Chassis
    Basic construction of chassis

     Body over frame


     Unibody construction (Monococque)
    Body over Frame Construction

     A separate body is mounted to a rigid frame that supports the drive train
     Originally frames were made of wood , but steel ladder frames became
    common
     It is widely used for making Heavy vehicles and commercial vehicles, SUVs.
    Body over frame
    Steel frame
    Advantages of Body over Frame

     Easy to design, build and modify


     Maintenance and repair works are easy
     Allow more torsional flexing before yielding
    Disadvantages of Body over frame
    construction

     Heavier construction, causing lower performance and/or higher fuel


    consumption
     Vehicle handling and dynamics is lower
     Absence of crumple zone
    Crumple zone
    Unibody Construction (Monococque)

     Vehicle's frame and body are integrated into a single strong structure
     Integral frame and body construction requires welding an unstressed body
    to a conventional frame
     In a fully integrated body structure, the entire car is a load-carrying unit
    that handles all the loads experienced by the vehicle

     forces from driving


     cargo loads.
    Continued…

     Integral-type bodies
     Welding preformed metal panels and other components together,
     Forming or casting whole sections as one piece,
     Combination of these techniques.
    Unibody construction

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