Advanced Vehicle Technology

2. Auflage 2002
ISBN: 978-0-7506-5131-8
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 656 Seiten, Format (B × H): 187 mm x 247 mm, Gewicht: 1307 g

This eagerly awaited second edition of Heinz Heisler's Advanced Vehicle Technology is a comprehensive and thorough description of vehice bodies and components.

The second edition has been rigorously updated to provide additional material on subjects such as antilock braking, vehicle aerodynamics, tire tread design advances, electronically controlled anti-vibration engine mountings and transport refrigeration. Around 100 new diagrams have been included to complement the text.

Advanced Vehicle Technology 2nd edition's depth of coverage, detailed illustrations and fluent and precise style are the outstanding features in this high quality student text.

Zielgruppe

Automotive engineers and technicians.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Heisler, Heinz

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Maschinenbau
• Technische Wissenschaften Verkehrstechnik | Transportgewerbe Fahrzeugtechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Vehicle structureFriction clutchManual gearboxes and overdrivesHydrokinetic fluid coupling and torque convertersAutomatic transmissionTransmission bearings and constant velocity jointsFinal drive transmissionTyresSteeringSuspensionBrake systemAir operated power brake equipment and vehicle retardersAntilock brakingVehicle aerodynamicsTire tread design advancesElectronically controlled anti-vibration engine mountingsTransport refrigeration