The Motor Vehicle
Twelfth Edition
Published on 23. June 1997
Book
Paperback/Softback
1016 pages
978-0-7506-3763-3 (ISBN)
Description
* Latest extensive revisions to a well-established title * Addresses all engineering aspects relating to motor vehicles, from fundamental principles to advanced innovations * Logical structure and layout, backed up with numerous illustrations.
The Motor Vehicle has been an essential reference work for both the student and practising engineer ever since the first edition appeared in 1929, and today it is as indispensable to anyone with a serious interest in the subject as it was then. The current edition has been revised to include coverage of material detailing the latest knowledge and practice relating to engine control, fuels, carburation, super- and turbo-charging and much more. The established layout of the book is retained, with topics relating to the Engine, Transmission and Carriage Unit dealt with in turn. Each chapter is well provided with diagrams, sections, schematics and photographs, all of which contribute to a clear and concise exposition of the material under discussion.
* Latest extensive revisions to a well-established title * Addresses all engineering aspects relating to motor vehicles, from fundamental principles to advanced innovations * Logical structure and layout, backed up with numerous illustrations
The Motor Vehicle has been an essential reference work for both the student and practising engineer ever since the first edition appeared in 1929, and today it is as indispensable to anyone with a serious interest in the subject as it was then. The
current edition has been revised to include coverage of material detailing the latest knowledge and practice relating to engine control, fuels, carburation, super- and turbo-charging and much more. The established layout of the book is retained, with
topics relating to the Engine, Transmission and Carriage Unit dealt with in turn. Each chapter is well-provided with diagrams, sections, schematics and photographs, all of which contribute to a clear and concise exposition of the material under
discussion.
'This book has long been considered as one of the main reference books
for all motor vehicle students no matter the level of their attainment and
as reference material for lecturing staff.
As a reference book it has to be classed as one of the best! And there
should be a copy of it in every college library.'
Association of Motor Vehicle Teachers
* Latest extensive revisions to a well-established title * Addresses all engineering aspects relating to motor vehicles, from fundamental principles to advanced innovations * Logical structure and layout, backed up with numerous illustrations.
The Motor Vehicle has been an essential reference work for both the student and practising engineer ever since the first edition appeared in 1929, and today it is as indispensable to anyone with a serious interest in the subject as it was then. The current edition has been revised to include coverage of material detailing the latest knowledge and practice relating to engine control, fuels, carburation, super- and turbo-charging and much more. The established layout of the book is retained, with topics relating to the Engine, Transmission and Carriage Unit dealt with in turn. Each chapter is well provided with diagrams, sections, schematics and photographs, all of which contribute to a clear and concise exposition of the material under discussion.
* Latest extensive revisions to a well-established title * Addresses all engineering aspects relating to motor vehicles, from fundamental principles to advanced innovations * Logical structure and layout, backed up with numerous illustrations
The Motor Vehicle has been an essential reference work for both the student and practising engineer ever since the first edition appeared in 1929, and today it is as indispensable to anyone with a serious interest in the subject as it was then. The
current edition has been revised to include coverage of material detailing the latest knowledge and practice relating to engine control, fuels, carburation, super- and turbo-charging and much more. The established layout of the book is retained, with
topics relating to the Engine, Transmission and Carriage Unit dealt with in turn. Each chapter is well-provided with diagrams, sections, schematics and photographs, all of which contribute to a clear and concise exposition of the material under
discussion.
'This book has long been considered as one of the main reference books
for all motor vehicle students no matter the level of their attainment and
as reference material for lecturing staff.
As a reference book it has to be classed as one of the best! And there
should be a copy of it in every college library.'
Association of Motor Vehicle Teachers
The Motor Vehicle has been an essential reference work for both the student and practising engineer ever since the first edition appeared in 1929, and today it is as indispensable to anyone with a serious interest in the subject as it was then. The current edition has been revised to include coverage of material detailing the latest knowledge and practice relating to engine control, fuels, carburation, super- and turbo-charging and much more. The established layout of the book is retained, with topics relating to the Engine, Transmission and Carriage Unit dealt with in turn. Each chapter is well provided with diagrams, sections, schematics and photographs, all of which contribute to a clear and concise exposition of the material under discussion.
* Latest extensive revisions to a well-established title * Addresses all engineering aspects relating to motor vehicles, from fundamental principles to advanced innovations * Logical structure and layout, backed up with numerous illustrations
The Motor Vehicle has been an essential reference work for both the student and practising engineer ever since the first edition appeared in 1929, and today it is as indispensable to anyone with a serious interest in the subject as it was then. The
current edition has been revised to include coverage of material detailing the latest knowledge and practice relating to engine control, fuels, carburation, super- and turbo-charging and much more. The established layout of the book is retained, with
topics relating to the Engine, Transmission and Carriage Unit dealt with in turn. Each chapter is well-provided with diagrams, sections, schematics and photographs, all of which contribute to a clear and concise exposition of the material under
discussion.
'This book has long been considered as one of the main reference books
for all motor vehicle students no matter the level of their attainment and
as reference material for lecturing staff.
As a reference book it has to be classed as one of the best! And there
should be a copy of it in every college library.'
Association of Motor Vehicle Teachers
* Latest extensive revisions to a well-established title * Addresses all engineering aspects relating to motor vehicles, from fundamental principles to advanced innovations * Logical structure and layout, backed up with numerous illustrations.
The Motor Vehicle has been an essential reference work for both the student and practising engineer ever since the first edition appeared in 1929, and today it is as indispensable to anyone with a serious interest in the subject as it was then. The current edition has been revised to include coverage of material detailing the latest knowledge and practice relating to engine control, fuels, carburation, super- and turbo-charging and much more. The established layout of the book is retained, with topics relating to the Engine, Transmission and Carriage Unit dealt with in turn. Each chapter is well provided with diagrams, sections, schematics and photographs, all of which contribute to a clear and concise exposition of the material under discussion.
* Latest extensive revisions to a well-established title * Addresses all engineering aspects relating to motor vehicles, from fundamental principles to advanced innovations * Logical structure and layout, backed up with numerous illustrations
The Motor Vehicle has been an essential reference work for both the student and practising engineer ever since the first edition appeared in 1929, and today it is as indispensable to anyone with a serious interest in the subject as it was then. The
current edition has been revised to include coverage of material detailing the latest knowledge and practice relating to engine control, fuels, carburation, super- and turbo-charging and much more. The established layout of the book is retained, with
topics relating to the Engine, Transmission and Carriage Unit dealt with in turn. Each chapter is well-provided with diagrams, sections, schematics and photographs, all of which contribute to a clear and concise exposition of the material under
discussion.
'This book has long been considered as one of the main reference books
for all motor vehicle students no matter the level of their attainment and
as reference material for lecturing staff.
As a reference book it has to be classed as one of the best! And there
should be a copy of it in every college library.'
Association of Motor Vehicle Teachers
Reviews / Votes
'This book has long been considered as one of the main reference booksfor all motor vehicle students no matter the level of their attainment and
as reference material for lecturing staff.
As a reference book it has to be classed as one of the best! And there
should be a copy of it in every college library.'
Association of Motor Vehicle Teachers' Newsletter
This book is an ideal stepping-stone from structured lessons to student self study. The book has many well-presented and worked examples suitable for BTEC, GNVQ and HNC students. For those of you who teach A level applied maths this book could be a useful addition to your bookshelf.
Association of Motor Vehicle Teachers
'This book has long been considered as one of the main reference books
for all motor vehicle students no matter the level of their attainment and
as reference material for lecturing staff.
As a reference book it has to be classed as one of the best! And there
should be a copy of it in every college library.'
Association of Motor Vehicle Teachers' Newsletter
This book is an ideal stepping-stone from structured lessons to student self study. The book has many well-presented and worked examples suitable for BTEC, GNVQ and HNC students. For those of you who teach A level applied maths this book could be a useful addition to your bookshelf.
Association of Motor Vehicle Teachers
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Science & Technology
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Approx. 650 illustrations; Illustrations, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
1500 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-3763-3 (9780750637633)
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Previous edition
Kenneth Newton | W. Steeds | T.K. Garrett
The Motor Vehicle
Book
06/1991
Butterworth-Heinemann
€49.60
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Content
General principles of heat engines; Engine balance; Constructional details of the engine; Six, eight and twelve-cylinder engines; Sleeve-value and special engines; The compression-ignition engine; Carburation; Carburettors in practice; Emission control; Fuel supply and air cleaning; Supercharging and superchargers; Turbocharging and Turbochargers; Fuels for automobile engines; Lubrication; Engine cooling; Potential for future development; Bearings, gearing, chain and belt drives; Transmission requirements; Clutches; Why is a gearbox necessary? Constructional arrangements of gearboxes; Epicyclic and pre-selector gearboxes; torque converters and automatic gearboxes; Universal joints and driving steered wheels; The differential; The back axle; Axle constructions; The double-reduction axle; The basic structure; Brakes; Servo and power-operated, and regenerative braking systems; Front axle and steering mechanism; Suspension principles; Suspension systems; Six-wheel vehicles; Index.