Transportation : Automotive

Das Buch liefert eine l??ckenlose, anschauliche und theoretisch fundierte Darstellung der Wirkungsweise von Radaufh??ngungen. Konstrukteure, Versuchsingenieure und Berechnungsingenieure finden darin das notwendige R??stzeug zur kinematisch und elasto-kinematisch einwandfreien Entwicklung. Am Anfang stehen ??berlegungen zur Systematik der Radaufh??ngungen sowie zur kinematischen Analyse, ein ??berblick ??ber die wichtigsten Reifeneigenschaften und eine Betrachtung sowohl der Federungs- und D??mpfungssysteme als auch der Elemente des Antriebsstranges (Gelenkwellen und Vorgelegegetriebe) in ihrem Zusammenspiel mit der Radaufh??ngung. Mit diesen Grundlagen werden typische Lastf??lle wie Antrieb und Bremsung oder Kurvenfahrt und ihre Wechselwirkungen mit der Radaufh??ngung untersucht, wobei die Bedeutung der Elasto-Kinematik mit einem eigenen Kapitel unterstrichen wird. Da heute kein Fahrzeug mehr ohne elektronische Regelsysteme auskommt, gibt die dritte Auflage des Buches einen ??berblick ??ber diese Systeme. more...

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New edition of the vehicle and body repair bible, perfect for classroom and workshop more...

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CONVERT TO BIODIESEL FOR A MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY RIDE Run Your Diesel Vehicle on Biofuels has everything you need to make the switch from expensive, environment-damaging carbon fuel to cheap (and, in many cases, free), clean fuel for your vehicle. Practical and decidedly apolitical, this unique guide focuses on technical details, parts, and instructions. Inside, you'll find step-by-step instructions accompanied by helpful illustrations for such projects as building and properly using a homemade biodiesel reactor, which enables you to drive you car on vegetable oil purchased at a fraction of the price of gas or even on second-hand oil obtained from restaurants free of charge. Run Your Diesel Vehicle on Biofuels also includes a list of international parts suppliers and various manufacturers' warranty statuses regarding vehicles converted to biodiesel. Projects include: Collecting waste oil; Building a waste-oil processor; Creating biodiesel fuel; Converting your car to professional standards; Constructing heat exchangers. Run Your Diesel Vehicle on Biofuels covers:. • History and functions of the diesel engine • Benefits of biofuel • Where to obtain raw ingredients • Theory of fuel conversion • Existing conversion kits o Blends, emulsions, and thinners • Processing and discarding waste oil • Laws and regulations • Green retail o Health and safety • Limitations of environmental benefits more...

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This authoritative book provides an introductory text on the science and technology of materials used in automotive engines. It focuses on reciprocating engines, both four and two-stroke, with particular emphasis on their characteristics and the types of materials used in their construction. The book considers the engine in terms of each specific part: the cylinder, piston, camshaft, valves, crankshaft, connecting rod and catalytic converter. The materials used in automotive engines are required to fulfill a multitude of functions. It is a subtle balance between material properties, essential design and high performance characteristics. The intention here is to describe the metallurgy, surface modification, wear resistance, and chemical composition of these materials. It also includes supplementary notes that support the core text. The book is essential reading for engineers and designers of engines, as well as lecturers and graduate students in the fields of combustion engineering, machine design and materials science looking for a concise, expert analysis of automotive materials. more...

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Every one of the many millions of cars manufactured annually worldwide uses shock absorbers, otherwise known as dampers. These form a vital part of the suspension system of any vehicle, essential for optimizing road holding, performance and safety. This, the second edition of the Shock Absorber Handbook (first edition published in 1999), remains the only English language book devoted to the subject. Comprehensive coverage of design, testing, installation and use of the damper has led to the book's acceptance as the authoritative text on the automotive applications of shock absorbers. In this second edition, the author presents a thorough revision of his book to bring it completely up to date. There are numerous detail improvements, and extensive new material has been added particularly on the many varieties of valve design in the conventional hydraulic damper, and on modern developments such as electrorheological and magnetorheological dampers. "The Shock Absorber Handbook, 2nd Edition" provides a thorough treatment of the issues surrounding the design and selection of shock absorbers. It is an invaluable handbook for those working in industry, as well as a principal reference text for students of mechanical and automotive engineering. more...

Price: $115.00