Derek Seward

Race Car Design (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

An innovative text covering the fundamentals of design including the chassis frame, suspension, steering, brakes, transmission and fuel systems using the basic principles of engineering science and mathematics. For students on motorsport degree courses, those involved in Formula Student/FSAE and practicing car designers and constructors.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks UK
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. September 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781137030153
• Artikelnr.: 43688424

Autorenporträt

Derek Seward is Emeritus Professor of Engineering at Lancaster University, UK, where he was formerly Head of Engineering and the University Director for Regional Outreach.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Racing Car Basics.- 2. Chassis Structure.- 3. Suspension Links.- 4. Springs, Dampers and Anti-roll.- 5. Tyres and Balance.- 6. Front Wheel Assembly and Steering.- 7. Rear Wheel Assembly and Power Transmission.- 8. Brakes.- 9. Aerodynamics.- 10. Engine Systems.- 11. Set-up and Testing.- Appendix 1 Deriving Pacejka Tyre Coefficients.- Appendix.- 2 Tube Properties.