Theory of Ground Vehicles - Couverture rigide

Wong, J. Y.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0471524964 ISBN 13 : 9780471524960

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 1993

Synopsis

This updated edition incorporates new information on the fundamental engineering principles underlying the development and design of non-guided ground vehicles, including road vehicles, off-road vehicles and air cushion vehicles. Issues discussed include safety and energy conservation.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

Technology/Engineering/Automotive

Engineering for advancing ground vehicle mobility

A standard text and reference for both the educational and professional communities, Theory of Ground Vehicles gives aspiring and practicing engineers a fundamental understanding of the critical factors affecting the performance, handling, and ride essential to the development and design of ground vehicles. In view of the growing concerns over environmental impact, energy efficiency, and safety, this new Fourth Edition has been revised and expanded to address these issues and other developments in the field.

Retaining the contents and format of previous editions, the Fourth Edition introduces new material to reflect recent advances in ground transportation technology, including:

• Computer–aided methods for design and performance evaluation of off–road vehicles and their practical applications

• Emissions and fuel economy

• Hybrid electric drives and fuel cells and their operating principles

• Selection of vehicle configurations for off–road operations

• Road vehicle stability control

• ISO 2631–1:1997 and its applications to evaluating vehicle ride characteristics

As in previous editions, this book focuses on applying engineering principles to the analysis of vehicle behavior. A large number of practical examples and problems are included throughout to help readers bridge the gap between theory and practice. With its broad coverage and pedagogical aids, Theory of Ground Vehicles, Fourth Edition remains the text of choice for students, engineers, and researchers wishing to master and apply basic theory to solve real–world, road and off–road vehicle mobility problems.

Présentation de l'éditeur

An updated edition of the classic reference on the dynamics of road and off–road vehicles

As we enter a new millennium, the vehicle industry faces greater challenges than ever before as it strives to meet the increasing demand for safer, environmentally friendlier, more energy efficient, and lower emissions products. Theory of Ground Vehicles, Third Edition gives aspiring and practicing engineers a fundamental understanding of the critical factors affecting the performance, handling, and ride essential to the development and design of ground vehicles that meet these requirements.

As in previous editions, this book focuses on applying engineering principles to the analysis of vehicle behavior. A large number of practical examples and problems are included throughout to help readers bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Covering a wide range of topics concerning the dynamics of road and off–road vehicles, this Third Edition is filled with up–to–date information, including:

∗ The Magic Formula for characterizing pneumatic tire behavior from test data for vehicle handling simulations

∗ Computer–aided methods for performance and design evaluation of off–road vehicles, based on the author′s own research

∗ Updated data on road vehicle transmissions and operating fuel economy

∗ Fundamentals of road vehicle stability control

∗ Optimization of the performance of four–wheel–drive off–road vehicles and experimental substantiation, based on the author′s own investigations

∗ A new theory on skid–steering of tracked vehicles, developed by the author.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471524964
• ISBN 13: 9780471524960
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 464
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible