Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design

Author:   Julian Happian-Smith (Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
ISBN:  

9780750650441


Pages:   632
Publication Date:   16 July 2001
Format:   Paperback
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Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design


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'An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design' provides a thorough introduction to the many aspects of passenger car design in one volume. Starting with basic principles, the author builds up analysis procedures for all major aspects of vehicle and component design. Subjects of current interest to the motor industry, such as failure prevention, designing with modern materials, ergonomics and control systems are covered in detail, and the author concludes with a discussion on the future trends in automobile design. With contributions from both academics lecturing in motor vehicle engineering and those working in the industry, An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design provides students with an excellent overview and background in the design of vehicles before they move on to specialised areas. Filling the niche between the more descriptive low level books and books which focus on specific areas of the design process, this unique volume is essential for all students of automotive engineering.

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Author:   Julian Happian-Smith (Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), UK)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 27.90cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   1.100kg
ISBN:  

9780750650441


ISBN 10:   0750650443
Pages:   632
Publication Date:   16 July 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Adult education ,  Undergraduate ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Automotive engineering development Modern materials and their incorporation into vehicle design The manufacturing challenge for automotive designers Body design Chassis design and analysis Crashworthiness and its influence on vehicle design Noise vibration and harshness Occupant accommodation: and ergonomics approach Suspension systems and their components Control systems in automobiles The design of engine characteristics for vehicle use Transmissions Braking systems Failure prevention - the role of endurance and durability studies in the design and manufacture of reliable vehicles Future trends in automobile design

Reviews

""This book is an educational text which gives a brief introduction to a wide variety of areas whilst stimulating readers to pursue their studies...I have found the book easy and interesting to read and there are areas where I have picked up new knowledge...I would recommend this text to my automotive engineering students."" --Penny Taylor, formerly University of Hertfordshire, UK


quote This book is an educational text which gives a brief introduction to a wide variety of areas whilst stimulating readers to pursue their studies...I have found the book easy and interesting to read and there are areas where I have picked up new knowledge...I would recommend this text to my automotive engineering students'. source Penny Taylor, formerly University of Hertfordshire, UK


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