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R-387
AUTHOR(S): Thomas Giapponi
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1955-1
Date Published: August 2008
"It takes a trained eye working in a systematic fashion to find the unusual detail that leads to the root cause contributors to a tire's failure," writes author Thomas R. Giapponi. "The goal of the tire forensic expert is to keep digging backwards, l...more
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R-375
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1787-8
Date Published: March 2008
Microelectronics and mechatronics have resulted in a significant increase in the technical potential and functionality of brake systems. In a single source, this book provides comprehensive coverage of the current state of the art, as well as the fu...more
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B-871
AUTHOR(S): Robert Dewar, Paul Olson
ISBN: 978-1-933264-24-0
Date Published: February 2008
In this update of the 2002 edition, the authors introduce the field of human factors with daunting traffic accident statistics and encouraging progress made regarding transportation design. Expert contributors to two dozen chapters address all elemen...more
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R-381
AUTHOR(S): Dr. John C. Dixon
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1843-1
Date Published: September 2007
This second edition of The Shock Absorber Handbook (first edition published in 1999) remains the only English-language book devoted to the subject. Comprehensive coverage of design, testing, installation, and use of the damper has led to the book's a...more
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R-377
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1798-4
Date Published: April 2007
Examining the state-of-the-art in passenger car vehicle safety, the book features thorough discussion of the interrelationships among the occupant, the vehicle, and the restraint system (in frontal, lateral, and rear impacts and rollover).
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PT-129
AUTHOR(S): Ronald K. Jurgen
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1786-1
Date Published: May 2006
This book contains 80 papers covering six years of research (2000-2005) on advances in electronic braking systems (including brake-by-wire and antilock braking systems), traction control systems (TCS, ASR); and stability control systems (VDC). Subje...more
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R-372
AUTHOR(S): Hans B Pacejka
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1702-1
Date Published: December 2005
Tire and Vehicle Dynamics provides a complete reference on the mechanical behavior of pneumatic tires and their impact on vehicle performance. The comprehensive scope of the book includes developing an understanding of mathematical models of tire beh...more
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R-353
AUTHOR(S): Frank Chen
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1248-4
Date Published: December 2005
Chapters written by professional and academic experts in the field cover: analytical modeling and analysis, CEA modeling and numerical methods, techniques for dynamometer and road test evaluation, critical parameters that contribute to brake squeal, ...more
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R-312
ISBN: 978-0-7680-0783-1
Date Published: March 2005
This latest edition and successor to the well-known German language handbook last published by Professors Heinrich Buschmann and Paul Koessler is widely considered to be one of the most comprehensive encyclopedias of vehicle systems and design. Featu...more
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B-862
AUTHOR(S): Tony Foale
ISBN: 978-84-933286-1-0
Date Published: June 2004
First published in 1984 this book is an attempt to provide the reader with the background knowledge of how and why motorcycles react in the way that they do. The original book has been updated and new chapters have been added to include the gradual e...more
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PT-90
AUTHOR(S): Carroll Smith
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1120-3
Date Published: May 2004
Hand-selected by racing engineer legend Carroll Smith, the 28 SAE Technical Papers in this book focus on the chassis and suspension design of pure racing cars. These technical papers, written between 1971 and 2003, offer what Smith believed to be the...more
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R-199
ISBN: 978-0-7680-0987-3
Date Published: April 2004
In the introduction of Automotive Engineering Fundamentals, Richard Stone and Jeffrey K. Ball provide a fascinating and often amusing history of the passenger vehicle, showcasing the various highs and lows of this now-indispensable component of civil...more
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PT-97
AUTHOR(S): Gursaran D. Mathur
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1445-7
Date Published: April 2004
The efficiency of thermal systems (HVAC, engine cooling, transmission, and power steering) has improved greatly over the past few years. Operating these systems typically requires a significant amount of energy, however, which could adversely affect...more
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R-318
ISBN: 978-0-7680-0872-2
Date Published: February 2004
Through appendices and diagrams, Car Suspension and Handling, 4th Edition outlines the purpose and history of vehicle suspension systems, while defining the basic parameters of suspension geometry. In addition, the book delves into human sensitivity ...more
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PT-106
AUTHOR(S): David C. Viano
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1258-3
Date Published: January 2004
The Debate Between Stiff and Yielding Seats begins with material from editor David C. Viano, explaining the key factors that allowed the debate to be resolved. The publication then analyzes the effects of stiff and yielding seats on various crash sc...more
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R-332
AUTHOR(S): John E. Dolce
ISBN: 978-0-7680-0981-1
Date Published: November 2003
Updated and expanded to include the most recent related information, the second edition of the Fleet Manager's Guide to Vehicle Specification and Procurement is an essential resource for all managers and supervisors involved in these functional areas...more
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R-352
AUTHOR(S): Bert J. Breuer, Uwe Dausend
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1247-7
Date Published: October 2003
Access the most relevant information concerning road vehicle brakes and brake systems with this collection of papers culled from four years of TMD Friction's Symposium, an annual meeting of the world's top brake engineers. Topics include anti-lock br...more
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R-348
AUTHOR(S): Rolf Johansson, Anders Rantzer
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1137-1
Date Published: May 2003
A new generation of strategies for vehicle and engine control systems has become necessary because of increasing requirements for accuracy, ride, comfort, safety, complexity, and emission levels. In contrast with earlier systems, new control systems...more
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R-331
AUTHOR(S): Richard F. Gabriel
ISBN: 978-0-7680-0975-0
Date Published: April 2003
What Engineers and Managers Need to Know About Human Factors provides an introduction to the role, value, scope and the unique contributions the field of human factors can bring to the design process for all products. Aimed at the engineer and manage...more
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R-351
AUTHOR(S): Paul W. Haney
ISBN: 978-0-7680-1241-5
Date Published: March 2003
Based on 15 years of tire research, this book presents clear, non-academic explanations of how and why tires really work. Haney provides new insight into topics such as the complexity of rubber, how a pneumatic tire generates grip, and how to tune gr...more
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