The ACE body structure uses a network of interconnected structural elements - now using more than twice the high -
strength steel as the previous generation RDX - an increase of 56 percent - to absorb and distribute crash energy away from the passenger compartment.
Under the skin is an all - new platform that uses more than twice as much high -
strength steel as the outgoing GD - series.
The table includes not just the elements used in the aluminum body — Al, Si, Cu, Fe, Mg and Mn — but also those for the EcoBoost six - cylinder engine, the truck's frame (which Ford notes includes more than three times as much high -
strength steel as the 2014 F - 150) wheels and even its glass.
Meanwhile, the CLAR platform should aid in mitigating any weight gain, thanks to its greater emphasis on usage of aluminium and high -
strength steel as well as carbon - fibre sections.
The new Auris» TNGA platform guarantees a more rewarding driving experience thanks to a centre of gravity, multi-link rear suspension, and a more rigid body shell through the use of high
strength steel as reinforcement in key areas.
Not exact matches
With an all -
steel frame for
strength and support, the Regalo Super Wide Gate doubles
as a pet gate and a playpen.
Even the one - millimeter thinner gauge
steel frame provided the same tensile
strength as its predecessor while helping to reduce the truck's overall weight.
Although the twine is lightweight, it is 15 times stronger than
steel, and the artist views it's relationship with the surrounding hard - edge architecture
as a «physical manifestation of interconnectedness and
strength through resiliency.»
Ceramic blades will,
as a rule, be much harder than
steel blades, approaching the
strength of diamond.
In federal crash tests, the agencies found that advanced lightweight materials — in this case a mix of high -
strength steel and aluminum, and a small amount of magnesium and composite material — performed just
as well
as baseline vehicle models.
The development of this new
steel, known as a «third - generation advanced high - strength steel,» is under way at Missouri S&T's Kent D. Peaslee Steel Manufacturing Research Ce
steel, known
as a «third - generation advanced high -
strength steel,» is under way at Missouri S&T's Kent D. Peaslee Steel Manufacturing Research Ce
steel,» is under way at Missouri S&T's Kent D. Peaslee
Steel Manufacturing Research Ce
Steel Manufacturing Research Center.
As steel plates corrode and lose their
strength they reach the point where the next storm will trigger a catastrophic release of oil.
Mechanical testing shows it has a tensile
strength of 214 megapascals, making it stronger than cast iron (130 MPa) and almost
as strong
as structural
steel (250 MPa).
For example, cement manufacturers can use either blast furnace slag from
steel mills or pozzolans — natural or manufactured reactive materials that increase the long - term
strength of concrete —
as substitutes for other, more traditional materials.
Nanocomp says it can produce nanotubes that are tens to hundreds of times
as long, forming carbon yarns and sheets (yarns up to one kilometer in length, with a tensile
strength better than
steel, and sheets made in 18 - square - foot sections).
Research at the PPPL Laboratory for Plasma Nanosynthesis develops new insight into the use of plasma to synthesize nanomaterials — particles such
as carbon nanotubes that are measured in billionths of a meter, are found in everything from swimwear to electrodes and have a tensile
strength, or resistance to breaking when stretched, that is stronger than
steel.
I think the
steel mace will really help improve my
strength and stability but I'm not sure which weight to buy
as I'm pretty week right now from so much atrophy.
Some have even been used for THOUSANDS of years and were developed by warriors to enhance their
strength and stamina for combat (such
as ancient Indian warriors with Indian Clubs, Heavy Clubs, and
Steel Maces).
In this series you will incorporate the
steel mace into your flow
as an access to full body
strength with an emphasis on deep core muscles.
The beautiful thing is, while it can certainly be used for supplemental grip
strength development, you will gain those same benefits when utilizing the
Steel Clubs
as a primary tool, while you still develop the broader movement and performance attributes you are striving for.
This dynamic and challenging conditioning workout targets your lower body stamina,
as well
as your core
strength as you fight to control the off - balance nature of the
Steel Mace.
Holding the
Steel Mace in a horizontal position causes the weight to offset one side of the body, demanding more stabilization
as well
as requiring
strength to maintain a neutral alignment of the spine.
This goal is achieved by maintaining our natural condition of a body of optimum health and
strength, senses under total control, a mind well - disciplined, clear and calm, an intellect
as sharp
as a razor, a will
as strong and pliable
as steel, a heart full of unconditional love and compassion, an ego
as pure
as a crystal, and a life filled with Supreme Peace and Joy.»
In a year that's offered a shameless, derivative Amblin knockoff («Super 8») and a worthy Amblin successor («Attack The Block»), «Real
Steel» is the time - capsule copy that supplies both the
strengths and shortcomings of the films in its milieu, resulting in a work of entertainment that will be some ten - year - old's all - time favorite
as surely
as «The Goonies» or «E.T.» was for ten - year - olds 25 years ago.
Judicious use of lightweight materials such
as high -
strength steel and aluminum, along with an intense focus on limiting the weight of every component — from control arms to nuts and bolts — yields a light platform that will be flexible enough to underpin other cars, including the next CTS.
By using more high -
strength steels,
as well
as a greater mix of aluminum, the new truck sheds an impressive amount of weight compared to its predecessor.
Genesis says (let's get used to referring to this
as a brand name) the G90's overall body rigidity has been increased to a point 6 - percent higher than that of the Mercedes S550, because of 52 - percent advanced high -
strength steel, three times the amount used in the old car, and because of 650 feet of advanced structural adhesives.
The
strength of these filaments is what makes carbon fiber
as much
as ten times stronger than high -
strength steel.
The LC 500 will be the first vehicle to be produced using Lexus» new rear - wheel - drive platform and uses a combination of high
strength steel and aluminium,
as well
as an optional carbon fibre roof.
As an evolution of the current Porsche Panamera platform, MSB will use more aluminum and high -
strength steel to shave weight, and push the engine further behind the front axle for better weight distribution.
A key feature of RISE is «an abundant use of high -
strength steel» in key areas of the car's platform,
as well
as an energy - absorbing front end.
As you might expect, it's a modern aluminum - intensive structure reinforced by high -
strength steel in key areas.
Toyota says the Tacoma's frame benefits from added high -
strength steel for improved rigidity,
as well
as lightweight, ultra-high
strength steel for the new body shell.
As sparks scatter, robots weld together structures from complex shapes of high -
strength steel.
The 2018 Odyssey receives an updated structure that strategically uses high -
strength steel, aluminum, and magnesium to increase torsional rigidity by 44 percent while reducing weight by
as much
as 75 pounds.
The R171 features a number of revisions compared to its predecessor, the R170: a 30 mm longer wheelbase, increased length (72 mm) and width (65 mm), [5] 40 % increased use of high
strength steel, [5] seven - speed automatic transmission, adaptive two - stage airbags, head / thorax sidebags and a revised roof mechanism (marketed
as the Vario roof) deployable in 22 seconds (previously 25 seconds) with a rotary - pivoting rear window enabling a more compact folded roof stack and trunk storage increased by 63 litres with the roof retracted.
On top of high passive safety levels — thanks in part to a passenger cell made from high - and ultra-high
strength steels — active safety features include the Automatic Post-Collision Braking system, which automatically applies the vehicle brakes after an accident to reduce the chances of a second impact; the pre-crash system, which tensions seatbelts and closes windows and the sunroof if an accident is likely to improve the effectiveness of the airbags; Front Assist, which warns the driver in the event of coming too close to the vehicle in front, can prime the brakes, and operates at speeds of up to 99 mph; City Emergency Braking, which can automatically brake the vehicle at speeds below 18 mph; Automatic Distance Control, a radar - operated cruise control that maintains a set distance from the vehicle in front; and seven airbags
as standard, including one for the driver's knees.
It's understood that the MSB re-engineering will see more in the way of mixed materials — aluminium
as well
as high -
strength steel — in its construction.
A high
strength steel safety cage ensures a lot more
strength as well
as balance to the Chevrolet Cruze and cuts down the accident impact.
As part of FCA US's ongoing and continuous efforts to proliferate the most advanced materials engineering, the Ram 1500 frame and body structures feature 98 and 54 percent high -
strength steel respectively.
Advanced high
strength steels in areas such
as the rear floor, are joined using more than 2,600 self - piercing rivets, 238.8 - ft (72.8 m) of structural adhesive and more than 560 spot - welds.
The lightweight structure underpinning the Niro Plug - in Hybrid is built on the same dedicated platform
as the conventional Niro, utilizing over 50 percent Advanced High
Strength Steel (AHSS).
General Motors emphasizes the trucks» extensive use of high -
strength steel, multiple high - tech safety features, and its fully boxed frames
as factors in the five - star overall rating.
Unlike other manufacturers, who've turned to extensive use of aluminum to achieve lighter weights without reducing rigidity, Buick engineers claim that the strategic use of high -
strength steel works just
as well with less mass; aluminum is used only in the front fascia.
An all - new body make of 53 % advanced high -
strength steel,
as well
as an advanced airbag system and seat - belt system, the Sorento delivers protection alongside its performance.
The new lighter and tighter body is achieved through increased use of high
strength and ultra high
strength steel, the addition of a larger front tower strut brace (
as used in sports cars like the Nissan 370Z), and a new rear structural support built into the rear pass - through / parcel shelf.
While they rely on the same basic high -
strength steel platform structure
as the standard 3 - and 4 - series, the new M3 and M4 receive a largely bespoke chassis with reduced ride height and noticeably wider tracks, which have increased by 1.3 inches up front and 0.7 inch at the rear to 62.2 inches and 63.1 inches respectively to provide BMW's latest in a long line of M cars with a sporting stance.
Since the Cherokee rides on the same, high -
strength -
steel platform
as the Dodge Dart and Chrysler 200, there wasn't a lot of wheel travel or articulation.
To protect riders, the solid frame is forged from advanced materials such
as high -
strength steel.
The VW Golf GTI gets the usual safety features, such
as high -
strength steel construction, ABS, a tire pressure monitoring system, stability control, EBS, and airbags, but it also includes an automatic post-collision braking system, and an intelligent crash response system that shuts off the fuel pump, unlocks the doors, and activates the hazard lights in the event of a crash.