An Introduction to Modern Vehicle DesignJulian Happian-Smith 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 material, ergonomics, and control systems - are covered in detail, with a final chapter discussing future trends in automotive design. Extensive use of illustrations, examples, and case studies provides the reader with a thorough understanding of design issues and analysis methods. |
Contents
Chapter 1 Automotive engineering development | 1 |
Chapter 2 Modern materials and their incorporation into vehicle design | 29 |
Chapter 3 The manufacturing challenge for automotive designers | 57 |
Chapter 4 Body design The styling process | 93 |
Aerodynamics | 111 |
Chapter 6 Chassis design and analysis | 125 |
Chapter 7 Crashworthiness and its influence on vehicle design | 157 |
Chapter 8 Noise vibration and harshness | 187 |
Chapter 10 Suspension systems and components | 277 |
Chapter 11 Control systems in automoblies | 333 |
Chapter 12 The design of engine characteristics for vehicle use | 371 |
Chapter 13 Transmissions and driveline | 403 |
Chapter 14 Braking systems | 455 |
Chapter 15 Failure prevention The role of endurance and durability studies in the design and manufacture of reliable vehicles | 503 |
Chapter 16 Future trends in automobile design | 553 |
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acceleration adhesion aerodynamic air-fuel ratio airbag aluminium analysis angle anthropometric application automatic transmissions automotive body brake force brake system centre chassis clutch coefficient combustion components contact patch corrosion cost cycle cylinder damper damping deceleration double wishbone suspension dynamic effect efficiency electronic engine speed epicyclic gear equation ergonomics example failure fatigue fracture frequency friction front and rear front axle front wheel drive fuel function gear gearbox hydraulic ignition improved increase input intake ISBN load MacPherson strut manufacturing materials mechanical metals methods motor noise occupant operation output percentile performance piston polymers pressure problems range ratio rear axle reduced result roll sensor shaft shown in Figure side impact spring sprung mass steel steering stiffness structure suspension suspension mechanisms synchromesh techniques temperature torque torque converter torsion transmission typical tyre valve variable vehicle design velocity vibration welding