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The article focuses on the use of carbon-fibre composites as a body material of vehicles. It mentions that crumple zone and passenger cell design provide different challenges if made from composites as they do not progressively deform as they absorb energy. Karl-Heinz Baumann of Daimler AG states that composites have higher energy absorption compared to metals, but the structure should stay intact during and after the impact.

The article offers information on finding the cause of sudden impacts in engineering structures. It states that the sources of impacts related to broken shafts, bolt failures, or cracked parts are often unknown when troubleshooting. It discusses several analytical methods that enable an investigating team to examine impact effects. It mentions that these methods are only a small part of troubleshooting efforts, but they answer questions which lead to the determination of the cause.