Advanced vehicle technology
Title:
Advanced vehicle technology
Author:
Heisler, Heinz.
ISBN:
9780080493442
Personal Author:
Edition:
2nd ed.
Publication Information:
Burlington : Elsevier, 2002.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (665 pages)
Contents:
Front Cover; Adanced Vehicle Technoology; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface to the second edition; Preface to the first edition; Chapter 1. Vechicle Structure; Chapter 2. Friction clutch; Chapter 3. Manual gearboxes and overdrives; Chapter 4. Hydrokinetic fluid couplings and torque converters; Chapter 5. Semi and fully automatic transmisson; Chapter 6. Tramisson bearings and constand velocity joints; Chapter 7. Final drive transmission; Chapter 8. Tyres; Chapter 9. Steering; Chapter 10. Suspension; Chapter 11. Brake system; Chapter 12. Air operated power brake equipment and vehicle retarders.
Abstract:
This eagerly awaited second edition of Heinz Heisler's Advanced Vehicle Technology is a comprehensive and thorough description of vehice bodies and components. The second edition has been rigorously updated to provide additional material on subjects such as antilock braking, vehicle aerodynamics, tire tread design advances, electronically controlled anti-vibration engine mountings and transport refrigeration. Around 100 new diagrams have been included to complement the text. Advanced Vehicle Technology 2nd edition's depth of coverage, detailed illustrations and fluent and precise style are the o.
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Electronic Access:
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