Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design
Published on 21. June 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
556 pages
978-0-340-74163-4 (ISBN)
Description
This text provides an introduction to the many aspects of passenger car design. Starting with basic principles, the author builds up analysis procedures for all major aspects of vehicle and component design. Subjects of 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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education
Illustrations
300 b&w illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 172 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-340-74163-4 (9780340741634)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
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.