I-CAR Vehicle Construction Material Types

When self-piercing rivets are used as an attachment, it is likely that the material being fastened is:

Aluminum

Which of these is a characteristic of panels constructed with a visible carbon weave?

Carbon-fiber matting used for these parts has a twill weave pattern

Which of these statements is true?

Castings are usually aluminum or magnesium

All of these are characteristics of materials used in modern vehicle design EXCEPT

Have an increased number of collapse zones in the pillars

On steel vehicles, many models use which type of material in the B-pillar, rocker panel, roof rail, and floor reinforcements?

Higher-strength steel

Tailor-rolled blanks are most often made from:

Higher-strength steel

Adhesives are commonly used with all of these attachment methods EXCEPT

Laser welds

Which of these materials can ignite?

Magnesium

Examples of parts made from rigid plastic include vehicle hoods, fenders, and trim

True

The use of different steel strengths, aluminum, or other materials affect the collision-energy management of the vehicle structure

True