Advanced Vehicle Technology,
Edition 2
By Heinz Heisler, MSc, BSc, FIMI, MIRTE, MCIT
Publication Date:
17 Jul 2002
Description
This eagerly awaited second edition of Heinz Heisler's Advanced Vehicle Technology is a comprehensive and thorough description of vehice bodies and components.
The second edition has been rigorously updated to provide additional material on subjects such as antilock braking, vehicle aerodynamics, tire tread design advances, electronically controlled anti-vibration engine mountings and transport refrigeration. Around 100 new diagrams have been included to complement the text.
Advanced Vehicle Technology 2nd edition's depth of coverage, detailed illustrations and fluent and precise style are the outstanding features in this high quality student text.
Key Features
- More quality artwork has been added to enhance and add value to the explanation given in the text
- 16 key topics have been updated to bring this 2nd edition in line with current technology
- Fully international in scope, reflecting the nature of contemporary vehicle engineering
About the author
By Heinz Heisler, MSc, BSc, FIMI, MIRTE, MCIT, Principal Lecturer, School of Transport Studies, Willesden College of Technology, London, UK
Table of Contents
Vehicle structureFriction clutchManual gearboxes and overdrivesHydrokinetic fluid coupling and torque convertersAutomatic transmissionTransmission bearings and constant velocity jointsFinal drive transmissionTyresSteeringSuspensionBrake systemAir operated power brake equipment and vehicle retardersAntilock brakingVehicle aerodynamicsTire tread design advancesElectronically controlled anti-vibration engine mountingsTransport refrigeration
Book details
ISBN:
9780750651318
Page Count: 656
Retail Price
:
£47.99
0340691867, Vehicle and Engine Technology, HEISLER
Audience
Automotive engineers and technicians
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