Even though a number of developed countries enjoy a high level of vehicle safety, more than 1.2 million fatalities still occur each year on roadways worldwide. There remains a need to continue improving vehicle and road safety... Zobraziť viac
With their high specific strength and stiffness, composites have the potential to significantly lower the vehicle weight, which can have a dramatic effect on improving fuel efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions... Zobraziť viac
Over the last 30 years, plastics have replaced traditional materials and emerged as a significant engineering application within the automotive industry. Plastics have proven to be cost effective while providing automakers with the design ... Zobraziť viac
No other book provides the details of how to conduct tribotests, including their implications, how to avoid pitfalls, and which are most useful. This manual describes the many manifestations of friction wear and erosion and ... Zobraziť viac
Bosch's definitive automotive engineering reference - fully updated for the latest automotive technology and trends The Bosch Automotive Handbook is the flagship publication in Bosch's handbook series on ... Zobraziť viac
Proven technologies and processes are explored in this examination of modern automotive manufacturing. Fundamentals and... Zobraziť viac
The automotive sector is looking for lighter-weight materials for improved fuel economy and post-consumer recyclability to foster environmental sustainability. Engineering thermoplastics offer the ability to tailor-make components from polymers, ... Zobraziť viac
The developent of new materials that are technically and economically viable is no small endeavor. The risks, costs, and time involved in research are usually so high that only governments or private consortia can bear them... Zobraziť viac
This set consists of three books, Design of Automotive Composites, CAE Design and Failure Analysis of Automotive Composites, and Biocomposites in Automotive Applications all developed by Dr. Charles Lu and Dr. Srikanth Pilla.... Zobraziť viac
The earlier editions of this title have been best-selling definitive references for those needing technical information about automotive fuels. This long-awaited latest edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, yet retains the... Zobraziť viac
Roy Cox provides readers with a thorough presentation of the topic, beginning with the earliest work on brakes by Frood in the early 1900s and friction studies by daVinci in the 1400s. From there, details about ... Zobraziť viac
