ABCT2085 EV Structural Damage and Repair Analysis
This course focuses on structural design, crash behavior, and repairability considerations unique to electric vehicles. Students examine battery enclosure structures, energy-absorbing frames, and body materials used in electric vehicle (EV) platforms. Emphasis is placed on understanding Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) repair guidelines, determining structural repair vs. replacement decisions, and applying EV-specific bonding, sectioning, and corrosion protection techniques. Students evaluate collision damage that affects battery integrity, sensor mounting points, and structural alignment, and then develop repair plans that maintain vehicle safety and manufacturer compliance.
Prerequisite
Recommended:
ABCT2051 or concurrent enrollment
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Analyze EV body construction, including battery enclosures, protection structures, and crash-energy absorption zones
Interpret OEM repairability criteria to determine when EV components can be repaired, replaced, or must not be sectioned
Perform structural inspection and evaluation procedures to identify collision-related damage that affects high-voltage systems and sensor mounting points
Apply EV-specific corrosion protection, seam sealing, bonding, and sectioning techniques consistent with OEM standards
Develop a comprehensive EV structural repair plan that maintains safety, alignment, corrosion protection, and battery integrity
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details