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Advances in Vehicle Design is an introduction to vehicle and body systems in the sense of providing readers with an insight into analytical methods given in a wide variety of published sources such as technical journals, conference papers, and proceedings of engineering institutions, for which a comprehensive list of references is provided.
В John Fenton distils and presents the best of this research and industry practice into an easily digestible, highly illustrated, and accessible form. Drawing on the available information, the author provides a well-structured and vital reference source for all automotive engineers.
CONTENTS INCLUDE:
- Materials and construction advances
- Structure and safety
- Powertrain/chassis systems
- Electrical and electronic systems
- Vehicle development
- Systems development: powertrain/chassis
- System developments: body structure/systems
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Advances in Vehicle Design
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Advances in Vehicle Design by
John Fenton
Professional Engineering Publishing
Professional Engineering Publishing Limited London and Bury St Edmunds, UK
First published 1999 This publication is copyright under the Berne Convention and the International Copyright Convention. All rights reserved. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study, research, criticism, or review, as permitted under the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988, no part may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, electrical, chemical, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owners. Unlicensed multiple copying of this publication is illegal. Inquiries should be addressed to: The Publishing Editor, Mechanical Engineering Publications Limited, Northgate Avenue, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6B W, UK. © John Fenton ISBN 1 86058 181 1 A CIP catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. The publishers are not responsible for any statement made in this publication. Data, discussion, and conclusions developed by the Author are for information only and are not intended for use without independent substantiating investigation on the part of the potential users. Opinions expressed are those of the Author and are not necessarily those of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers or its publishers. Printed and bound in Great Britain by St Edmundsbury Press Limted, Suffolk, UK
CONTENTS
vii Preface Chapter 1: Materials and construction advances 2 Steel durability and structural efficiency 3 Vigorous development of light alloys 4 Hybrid metal/plastic systems 7 Recycled PET, and prime PBT, for sun-roof parts 10 Material property charts and performance indices 13 Design for self-pierce riveting
Chapter 2: Structure and safety 20 24 27 31
Structure analysis for interior noise Preparing for statutory pedestrian protection Design for the disabled Adaptive restraint technologies
Chapter 3: Powertrain/chassis systems 36 45 47 52 58 62
Powertrains: the next stage? Constant-pressure cycle: the future for diesels? Valve arrangements for enhanced engine efficiency Trends in transmission design The mechanics of roll-over Suspension and steering linkage analysis
Chapter 4: Electrical and electronic systems 70 76 79 81 84 90
Automotive electronics maturity Navigation system advances Digital circuits for computation Proprietary control system advances Hybrid drive prospects Automation of handling tests
Chapter 5: Vehicle development 96 Mercedes A-class 102 Ford Focus 108 Land Rover Freelander 112 Project Thrust SSC
Chapter 6: Systems development: powertrain/chassis 118 Engine developments 122 Engine induction