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	unibody@Everything2.com
		The advantage of unibody design is that it is lighter (a chassis tends to be heavy) and absorbs the shock of an accident better.
		Unibody vehicles are designed so that the entire vehicle absorbs the force of an accident, thus they are more difficult to repair afterwards, but at the same time, they are safer.
		The biggest disadvantage of a unibody design is in places where salt is used on the roads - you cannot just replace many of the panels, when they rust out, and must instead patch them.
	www.everything2.com /index.pl?node_id=951336 (239 words)

	IRD - International Road Dynamics Inc. - Unibody
		IRD Unibody Treadles are available in models 8 ft or 10 ft wide and 1 to 4 contacts.
		Unibody Treadles are designed for axle detection and counting on a roadway, regardless of vehicle speed.
		The Unibody Treadle is a single Unibody Treadle unit system comprised of treadle frame and clamping bars, and is specially designed to provide for a shallow depth and low profile installation.
	www.irdinc.com /products/toll_treadle_systems/unibody.php (0 words)

	The Power Report :: June 2003
		Unibody platforms have spurred the growth in the SUV market, and in the future many of them will be sourced in North America.
		Unibody construction is the dividing line between cars and trucks—that line continues to blur as more unibody platforms penetrate the truck market.
		By 2006, unibody vehicles will account for nearly 17% of all truck sales and 35% of SUV sales, which means flat sales or a decline in market share for the traditional body-on-frame models.
	www.jdpa.com /businessservices/automotive/publications/powerreport/200306/0603_ss3.htm (308 words)

	Auto Body \| hyperlogos.org
		When a unibody is damaged it may actually transmit some of the force to more or less any area of the car, and thus a relatively small accident can warp the entire body.
		There are of course drawbacks to unibody vehicles; a unibody is much harder to repair than a full-frame vehicle and the force of a serious impact may leave no part of the car undeformed.
		Unibody cars are however typically much safer than full-frame vehicles because they generally are designed with crumple zones which absorb the force of an impact because they are more willing to deform than the rest of the vehicle.
	www.hyperlogos.org /book/automotive_technology/parts/auto_body (1426 words)

	Unibody Auto Collision (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Unibody guarantees all estimates are based upon a thorough and well-analyzed approach to restoring your auto to meet all factory specifications.
		Unibody is fully equipped with high-tech, state-of-the-art equipment to bring the frame, metal, and body back to perfect pre-accident condition.
		Unibody Auto believes along with the people at Car Care Council that "taking an active role in maintaining your vehicle is the best way to avoid costly repairs down the road." We think Car Care Council's website has much to offer our customers.
	www.unibody.com /default.asp?pg=difference (213 words)

	ACR 123 - Unibody Straightening Systems and Techniques
		Introduces unibody straightening systems and techniques used in automotive collision repair.
		Explain and measure a unibody using tram gauge and center line gauge.
		Demonstrate the ability to relieve stress in a unibody structure.
	www.dtae.org /teched/standards/courses/acr123.html (188 words)

	LOW TECH VEHICLES
		Unibody vehicles are sturdier than flexibody vehicles and their chassis can carry an extra 10% more weight than flexibodies before modifications.
		Since the unibody has now suffered damage equal to ¾ of its substructure hit points (a total of eight hit points of damage) the handling class drops by two more levels and the last two points of damage will be divided between armor/internal components and the substructure.
		Unibody and frame vehicles without OR suspension that go off road suffer damage to their substructure hit points as well as underbody armor.
	myweb.cableone.net /manycubes/lowtechv.htm (2257 words)

	Unibody vertical forage mixer with weighing mechanism - Patent 5429436
		Chassis assembly 23 and tongue assembly 24 are secured to each other in a strong and durable manner in accordance with the unibody construction described herein in order to better withstand both lateral and longitudinal forces that are applied to the chassis and tongue unibody assembly during operation of the apparatus.
		The resulting assembly is a secure unibody full chassis assembly by which any movement between its chassis assembly component and its tongue assembly component is controlled by the combined lateral and longitudinal engagement between the end flanges 82 and the slots 84.
		Because the axle tube 73 comprises a part of the unibody construction, the axle components themselves may be in a disassembled state for transport and storage inasmuch as they can be easily slid into place at or near the point of sale.
	www.freepatentsonline.com /5429436.html (5799 words)

	Repair FAQ's - Frame
		rame or unibody damage that is corrected properly result in a vehicle with no chronic post repair problems such as tire wear, vibration, or premature steering or suspension problems.
		Unibody cars are designed and built with crush zones to disperse the energy of an accident.
		The steel used in structural components on unibody cars are commonly referred to as high strength (HS) and ultra high strength (UHS).
	www.autoexinc.com /repair/faqs_frame.htm (725 words)

	Project Camaro–Banks Power: Project Camaro Framework
		The floorpan of the unibody was notched to accept the new rear frame, thus providing additional ground clearance.
		The frame was welded to the unibody along its entire length for maximum strength.
		To further strengthen the structure the unibody is welded to the frame along the entire length of the frame.
	www.bankspower.com /camaro-Framework.cfm (517 words)

	Genmab.com / UniBody - The Next Generation in Antibody Technology / UniBody - The Next Generation in Antibody Technology
		Genmab has recently developed UniBody™, a new proprietary antibody technology that creates a stable, smaller antibody format with an anticipated longer therapeutic window than current small antibody formats.
		Genmab believes its UniBody technology has the potential to expand the market for targeted therapeutics, in particular for some cancer and autoimmune diseases.
		The UniBody is also about half the size of a regular IgG4 antibody. This small size can be a great benefit when treating some forms of cancer, allowing for better distribution of the molecule over larger solid tumors and potentially increasing efficacy.
	www.genmab.com /ScienceAndResearch/UniBodyTechnology.aspx (177 words)

	Unibody Auto Collision
		Unibody Auto Collision brings a commitment to the best quality available in the industry today.
		Unibody's technicians are highly trained professionals constantly returning for still more traning to keep abreast of all new techniques.
		Unibody Auto Collision is a trusted name in the Chicago Area for collision repair.
	www.unibody.com (102 words)

	Hillman Series Minx - Audax Unibody Rust
		Frame rails were used for the front section extending from the front jacking points to the floorpan transition point separating the front and rear seat areas.
		Unlike American design used with the Chevy II and Nova cars made by GM, and the Falcon made by Ford, the Hillman front fenders were spot welded on, adding rigidity and strength to an already strong design.
		Unlike present day cars, the first Unibody designs were not made to "crush" on impact in the case of an accident, and the sheet metal used in Audax bodies was thick gauge.
	www.charm.net /~pdbragg/whatsahillman/rust.html (581 words)

	World Auto Steel International Iron and Steel Institute: ahss, dual phase steel, dp steel, trip steel, vehicle ...
		Unibody structures are generally regarded by engineers as a design that delivers superior rigidity, crash safety, a refined ride and sporty handling compared to body-on-frame vehicles.
		Like all Hondas, the Ridgeline's unibody is designed with the primary goal of channeling collision forces away from the passenger compartment.
		A passenger compartment safety shell design is used to protect occupants with structural "rings" at the A, B and C pillars that run continuously around the circumference of the vehicle to help minimize intrusion during side impacts.
	www.worldautosteel.org /hondaridgeline_more_than_40.htm (804 words)

	Technology Review: A Practical Road to Lightweight Cars
		There are two competing possibilities: a unibody, short for "unitized body," the design used for steel automobiles; or a space-frame design, essentially a large truss structure covered with a thin skin.
		In a unibody, the vehicle's body panels are joined together to form a shell structure.
		If designers attempt to circumvent this problem by using materials that are easier to form, the second problem arises: because the unibody derives most of its structural performance from the way its parts are attached, those parts must be composed of materials that can easily be joined.
	www.techreview.com /read_article.aspx?ch=nanotech&sc=&id=11496&pg=2 (1004 words)

	World Auto Steel International Iron and Steel Institute: ahss, dual phase steel, dp steel, trip steel, vehicle ...
		Unibody structures are generally regarded by engineers as a design that delivers superior rigidity, crash safety, a refined ride and sporty handling compared to body-on-frame vehicles.
		Like all Hondas, the Ridgeline's unibody is designed with the primary goal of channeling collision forces away from the passenger compartment.
		A passenger compartment safety shell design is used to protect occupants with structural "rings" at the A, B and C pillars that run continuously around the circumference of the vehicle to help minimize intrusion during side impacts.
	www.ulsab.org /hondaridgeline_more_than_40.htm (804 words)

	UNIBODY REPAIRS (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The collision repair facility performing unibody repairs must have the equipment, training, and experience using the latest factory / industry information and procedures.
		Ultimately, the safety and quality of any repair will depend not only on the equipment that is used and the procedure that is followed, but also on the skill and knowledge of the repair technicians, the steps they take to control repair quality and how well they check the details of the repair.
		MOTOR Information Systems or anyone connected with it assumes no liability of any kind for any loss or damage suffered by any party for the use of salvaged replacement assemblies or the method in which these parts are installed.
	www.cccis.com /static/training/motor_rac_gte/special_precautions/unibody_repairs.htm (382 words)

	Unibody vs. body-on-frame - sport-utility frames - includes related articles on low-cost sport utility vehicles and ...
		Where unibody use is expanding is in the so-called "hybrids," the mainly compact Japanese car/truck SUVs derived from passenger car platforms.
		While they may eventually rule the world, unibody SUVs now face a new generation of competitors that are exploding old myths about "truckish" and "primitive" BOF vehicle dynamics.
		Fritz agrees that extra weight is a BOF penalty; the M-Class is perhaps 50 to 90 pounds heftier than it might have been as a unibody, he says.
	findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3012/is_n1_v178/ai_20160852 (862 words)

	The Science of Straight
		A unibody chassis is built from a thick, sheetmetal floorpan with most of the body structure welded to the floor.
		These factors make unibody cars great for racing, but there are some important modifications that should be done to prepare a unibody car.
		When it comes to Mustangs, the unibody structure was not originally designed to handle the torque loads of a racing engine or slick tires.
	www.musclemustangfastfords.com /tech/mm_0503_drag/index.html (796 words)

	Body, Paint & Chassis: Frame/Unibody
		The unibody, on the other hand, differs from the frame in that it is actually stamped out as part of the body structure.
		Also referred to sometimes as unitized construction, today’s automobiles most commonly use the unibody design because its inherent ability to absorb energy during a collision.
		Nevertheless, it is a good idea to periodically clean the undercarriage of the vehicle, especially in parts of the country where road salt is used.
	www.carcare.org /Body_Paint_Chassis/frame.shtml (291 words)

	ZeusEnergy OTW... Vehicles and Modifications (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Unibody structures are composed of many sheets of steel, bent and welded together to form not only the chassis, but also the roof, floors, rear quarters, and pillars.
		With Unibody designs, the vehicle does not need to be significantly redesigned for the transition between station wagon and sedan like a Spaceframe chassis would need to be.
		Both Unibody and Spaceframe vehicles have to be well built, since safety is a priority these days in automotive technology.
	home.comcast.net /~zeusenergy/auto.htm (1406 words)

	Classic Auto Body Unibody (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Unibodies are designed to crush upon impact in order to absorb the kinetic energy of a collision and protect the passenger compartment.
		These areas are designed to collapse upon impact to absorb the impact of the collision and isolate the passenger cabin.
		It is for these reasons, one should insist on a repair facility with the equipment, training and experience to handle unibody repairs.
	www.classicautobody.com /unibody.html (179 words)

	The Unibody Revolution
		Unibody vehicles are made of high-strength steel, welded into a single unit.
		Therefore, repairing collision damage requires specialized skills, combined with the proper training and equipment, helping to ensure that there is no loss in handling, performance, durability, or appearance.
		With a unibody, it’s also more difficult to judge the extent of damage.
	www.goldclass.com /html/what_every_consumer/unibody_revolution.shtml (247 words)

	Unibody vs. body-on-frame - sport-utility frames - includes related articles on low-cost sport utility vehicles and ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Where unibody use is expanding is in the so-called "hybrids," the mainly compact Japanese car/truck SUVs derived from passenger car platforms.
		While they may eventually rule the world, unibody SUVs now face a new generation of competitors that are exploding old myths about "truckish" and "primitive" BOF vehicle dynamics.
		Fritz agrees that extra weight is a BOF penalty; the M-Class is perhaps 50 to 90 pounds heftier than it might have been as a unibody, he says.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3012/is_n1_v178/ai_20160852 (875 words)

	VWvortex Forums: Fixing unibody cars
		The first unibody Impala is the one you see on the streets and at the dealers today.
		Unibodies are more rigid, quieter, and safer, which is why they have spread into nearly-universal use today.
		Cars like the Citroën DS were considered indestructible, unless tinworm got into the unibody structure, at which point the car was almost always considered unsalvageable because of the complicated constructuion of that particular unibody.
	forums.vwvortex.com /zerothread?id=2401971 (2056 words)

	Unibody
		As a Midland trailer owner you're supported by our extensive network of dealers, all committed to providing you with the best (and we mean best) level of service in the industry for as long as you own your Midland trailer.
		The Midland Unibody is unique to the grain body industry; however, the basic design of the Unibody has been used and proven for years in gravel bodies.
		The Unibody is simply an excellent farm body that will perform to your expectations in almost all around-the-farm functions.
	www.midland-trailers.com /Products/AgriculturalProducts/Unibody.htm (174 words)

	MachineDesign.com: Fashion and function (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A unibody welded enclosure limits designers to a narrow selection of configurations and flexibility.
		As with unibody, there is the choice of painted carbon steel and stainless steel for modular construction.
		With a unibody, the hole must be plugged, a cover plate made, sanded, and refinished.
	www.machinedesign.com /ASP/strArticleID/56827/strSite/MDSite/viewSelectedArticle.asp (1374 words)

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