Construção da carroceria

501-25-13 Body Repairs - General Information 501-25-13 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION degree of torsional stiffness. This is achieved by using high, super-high and maximum-strength sheet steel and body reinforcements in specifically-targeted areas. These reinforcements can be installed in the area of the doors (diagonal braces etc.) or on the underfloor. In contrast to the saloon (or other non-convertibles) with square-section side members (closed profile), these reinforcements have a profile which is open on the underside (U-section). Special constructional changes within the bodywork structure: ‡ Reinforcing or increase in the thickness of the sheet steel in the pillar area. ‡ Reinforcing or increase in the thickness of the sheet steel in the floor pan structure (rocker panel area). Des Description FULSW ion 1 Vehicle body. 2 Frame Assembly 3 Bolted connection ‡ Use of heavily structured reinforcing panels in the rocker panel and pillar area. ‡ In the area of the windshield frame and A-pillars, thick-walled reinforcing tubes are used (roll-over protection). ‡ Because there is no roof, the bridge construction principle cannot be used as it is on the saloon for example. Flexural and torsional rigidity must be ensured by other components. Non-monocoque bodywork Non-monocoque bodywork is built onto a frame or a chassis. Frames used for this have various construction forms, e.g. the ladder frame or tube frame. Non-monocoque bodywork is the original way of constructing vehicles. The ladder frame is still commonly used today for truck and off-road vehicles. The bodywork is placed on the frame or chassis. The total load which occurs while driving is transferred to the chassis. More sporting vehicles can be built with non-monocoque bodywork, mostly using a lattice tube frame. Limitations in the design are accepted for the benefit of low weight. The outer skin here