7.1: Mutli-material Joining in Automotive Structures

Organizers:

  • Anthony Luscher, The Ohio State University

Description:

The mini-symposium will focus on the unique issues involved in the creation and optimization of complex multi-material automotive structures. These issues are listed under the topics of interest.


Topics of interest:

  • Kinematic constraint in the creation of a joining strategy via screw theory
  • Creation of novel fastener topologies and design for these novel applications
  • Automated methods of generation traction separation law data for crash models
  • Environment and corrosion concerns
  • Joining of aluminum gig-castings to surrounding aluminum, steel, and carbon fiber
  • End of life disassembly and sustainability concerns