Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Revised Edition
A world-recognized expert in the science of vehicle dynamics,
Dr. Thomas Gillespie has created an ideal reference book that has
been used by engineers for 30 years, ranging from an introduction
to the subject at the university level to a common sight on the
desks of engineers throughout the world.
As with the original printing, Fundamentals of Vehicle
Dynamics, Revised Edition, strives to find a middle
ground by balancing the need to provide detailed conceptual
explanations of the engineering principles involved in the dynamics
of ground vehicles with equations and example problems that clearly
and concisely demonstrate how to apply such principles. A study of
this book will ensure that the reader comes away with a solid
foundation and is prepared to discuss the subject in detail.
Ideal as much for a first course in vehicle dynamics as it is a
professional reference, Fundamentals of Vehicle
Dynamics, Revised Edition, maintains the tradition of
the original by being easy to read and while receiving updates
throughout in the form of modernized graphics and improved
readability.
Inasmuch as the first edition proved to be so popular, the Revised
Edition intends to carry on that tradition for a new generation of
engineers.