CRT 3010 - Advanced Structural Analysis and Damage Repair

CRT 2030 - Struct Analysis & Damage Repair   

Industry Certifications ASE B4 Structural Analysis and Damage Repair

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:  Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

ADVANCED STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS AND DAMAGE REPAIR

A. Safety Precautions

1. Select and use proper personal safety equipment; take necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. HP-I
2. Locate OEM procedures to identify material and composition of the vehicle being repaired (mild steel, high strength steel, ultra-high strength steel, etc.) HP-I
3. Locate procedures and precautions that may apply to the vehicle being repaired. HP-I
4.  Identify vehicle system precautions and/or inspections to include but not limited to supplemental restraint system (SRS), advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS),  hybrid/electric/alternative fuel vehicles, locations and recommended procedures before inspecting or replacing components. HP-I
5. Perform vehicle clean-up; complete quality control using a checklist on operations performed. HP-I

B. Frame Inspection and Repair

1. Measure and diagnose structural damage using a metric tape and a tram gauge. HP-I
2. Properly install vehicle on to a frame bench/track.  HP-G
3. Analyze, straighten and align mash (collapse) damage. HP-G
4. Analyze, straighten and align sag damage. HP-G
5. Analyze, straighten and align side sway damage. HP-G
6. Analyze, straighten and align twist damage. HP-G
7. Analyze, straighten and align diamond frame damage. HP-G
8. Remove and replace damaged structural components.  HP-G
9. Remove and replace protective coatings; restore corrosion protection to repaired or replaced frame areas and anchoring locations. HP-G
10. Analyze and identify misaligned or damaged steering, suspension, and powertrain mounting points and components. HP-G
11. Align or replace misaligned or damaged steering, suspension, and powertrain mounting points and components. HP-G
12. Identify heat limitations and monitoring procedures for structural components. HP-G
13. Demonstrate an understanding of structural foam applications. HP-G
14. Measure and diagnose structural damage using a three-dimensional measuring system (mechanical, electronic, laser), etc. HP-G
15. Determine the extent of the direct and indirect damage and the direction of impact; document the methods and sequence of repair. HP-I
16. Analyze and identify crush/collapse zones. HP-I