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An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design
Julian Happian-Smith, February 2002, 600 Pages, 16 Chapters, Paperbound
$90.00
An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design starts from basic principles and builds up analysis procedures for all major aspects of vehicle and component design. Subjects of current interest to the motor industry - such as failure prevention, designing with modern materials, ergonomics, and control systems - are covered in detail, with a final chapter discussing future trends in automobile design.
Extensive use of illustrations, examples, and case studies provides the reader with a thorough understanding of design issues and analysis methods.
Chapters cover:
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Automotive engineering development
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Modern materials and their incorporation into vehicle design
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The manufacturing challenge for automotive designers
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Body design: The styling process
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Body design: Aerodynamics
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Chassis design and analysis
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Crashworthiness and its influence on vehicle design
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Noise vibration and harshness
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Occupant accommodation: an ergonomics approach
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Suspension systems and components
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Control systems in automobiles
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The design of engine characteristics for vehicle use
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Transmissions and driveline
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Braking systems
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Failure prevention - The role of endurance and durability studies in the design and manufacture of reliable vehicles
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Future trends in automobile design
