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The Automotive Chassis

  • Book
  • R-300_ELS
  • ISBN 978-0-7506-5054-0
Published June 01, 2001 by Butterworth Heinemann in United States
The Automotive Chassis
Sector:
Language:
  • English
Pages:
  • 456 pages

This second English edition provides a clearly structured overview of chassis technology, and includes over 400 illustrations relating basic engineering principles to the particular requirements of the chassis of vehicle mechanics. This book is essential reading for component and system engineers in both higher education and industry, as well as for non-specialists who seek an understanding of the field. Additionally, the book now fully conforms to the international standards of ISO 8855 and SAE J670. Topics include:

  • Tires and Wheels
  • Axle Kinematics
  • Vehicle Steering
  • Springing and Damper Systems
  • Four Wheel Drive Technology
  • and more