JOINING TECHNIQUES FOR TRUCKS, BUSES AND INDUSTRIAL VEHICLES
Joining techniques for lightweight constructions in heavy vehicles
Project leader: Paola Campestrini
This project is looking for suitable and affordable techniques to join lightweight materials together. The use of lightweight materials is currently limited due to a lack of adequate joining techniques. This project is aimed at the use of such techniques in small production runs in the TBI sector (Trucks and Trailers, Buses, Industrial, Agricultural, Recreational and Special Vehicles).
Eventually all the knowledge gained will be made available in a practical handbook and a knowledge database. For Flanders, this knowledge has competitive importance. With some 10,000 workers, the TBI sector represents a major economic activity. This project involves small businesses with a few employees as well as large multinational companies in this sector.
Project leader: Paola Campestrini
This project is looking for suitable and affordable techniques to join lightweight materials together. The use of lightweight materials is currently limited due to a lack of adequate joining techniques. This project is aimed at the use of such techniques in small production runs in the TBI sector (Trucks and Trailers, Buses, Industrial, Agricultural, Recreational and Special Vehicles).
Eventually all the knowledge gained will be made available in a practical handbook and a knowledge database. For Flanders, this knowledge has competitive importance. With some 10,000 workers, the TBI sector represents a major economic activity. This project involves small businesses with a few employees as well as large multinational companies in this sector.
Goals
This project aims to build up knowledge of joining techniques for lightweight constructions designed for specific needs in the TBI sector.
Methodology
Based on generic case studies, defined in consultation with industrial partners, lightweight materials and joining techniques will be screened to judge their applicability. The suitability of the materials and joining techniques from each case study will then be evaluated on the basis of experimental research. The information resulting from the research will be collected in a handbook and a knowledge database.
Phases
Application screening: definition of the generic research case studies and the requirements
Study: screening of lightweight materials and joining techniques
Experimental research: testing the selected materials and joining techniques
Toolkit: production of a practical handbook and database with data and results.
Study: screening of lightweight materials and joining techniques
Experimental research: testing the selected materials and joining techniques
Toolkit: production of a practical handbook and database with data and results.
Project Duration
01/01/2009 - 01/01/2011
Core competencies
Partners
