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Intelligent steel for safer cars
 

 always something new coming along - not quite rubber steel - the mind boggles with the possibilities


 Along with the design of the car body, the steel grades used are of prime importance. In the event of a crash, the steel components must combine two different characteristics: they should be ductile to absorb most of the collision energy and at the same time have sufficient shape stability to protect the passenger cabin.

 
Sunday 23 September, 2007 01:14 PM
 
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