Boron Extrication An in-depth look into vehicle extrication and rescues involving today's automobiles
Links fixed on the American Iron and Steel Institute post. Also added some more links below from the American Iron and Steel Institute. Chapters 2 and 3 discuss body structures and vehicle designs. So make sure you at least skim ...
Read More »American Iron and Steel Institute
The steel makers are responsible for all the new challenges firefighter face with vehicle extrications. However, groups like the American Iron and Steel Institute have made information available that we should all take the time to read. Technical Information Application ...
Read More »VW Beetle Safety Cage Body Structure
Unfortunately, founding information on the type of steel used and the location of any UHSS or Boron was unsuccessful. I’ll put a request in with VW for some clarification. In the mean time, take a look at the VW Beetle ...
Read More »B-pillar from a 2000 Subaru Legacy Outback
How long have super reinforced B-pillars been out on the road? Check on the image below of a section of a B-pillar from a 2000 Subaru Legacy Outback wagon. Layers of reinforcements with a nice solid piece of round bar ...
Read More »Buick Enclave B-pillar made from DP 980
The reinforcement of this B-pillar from a Buick Enclave is made from DP 980, which is UHSS but it is spot-welded to an HSLA reinforcement. The reinforcement for the B-pillar of a Buick Enclave is made from DP 980, an ...
Read More »Volvo XC90 Safety Cage Design
Subaru, UHSS, and Boron
After several request for information on the Boron and Ultra-high Strength Steel (UHSS) used in Subaru vehicles I decided to put together a post. Subaru is well known for the use of Boron and UHSS so I steered cleared of ...
Read More »List of Vehicles with Boron and UHSS
I started a List of Vehicles with Boron and UHSS broken down by vehicle division brand news like Chevrolet and Honda. The list will continue to grow today. Please let me know what you think!
Read More »2010 Ram 1500 UHSS
The Highway Safety Rating (IIHS) for Overall Side is listed as Marginal for the 2009-2010 Dodge Ram. The truck has Side Guard Door Beams in the front and rear doors. This information would led me to think there should not ...
Read More »2011 Ford Super Duty and Boron?
Remember all the boron and UHSS used in the 2009 F-150? Laser welding is used to mate the roof and body-side panels to the truck’s new roof structure. The roof structure is made from DP-780 super high-strength. The high-strength steel ...
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