The most important subjects relevant to automotive engineering have been compiled in this compact, easily understandable and relevant reference book.
The entire structure of the 8th edition of the Automotive Handbook has been fully revised. The new layout better reflects the significance of the new technical fields that are important to automotive engineering.
Contents: Basic principles: physics, materials, machine parts, joining and bonding techniques. Vehicle physics: basic terms of automotive engineering, motor-vehicle dynamics, vehicle acoustics. Internal-combustion engines: gasoline engine, diesel engine, turbochargers and superchargers, exhaust-gas system
Emission-control and diagnosis legislation. Management for spark-ignition engines: manifold injection, gasoline direct injection, alternative gasoline-engine operation. Management for diesel engines: common rail
Alternative drives: hybrid drive, fuel cell. Chassis systems: suspension, wheel suspensions, steering, brake systems. Active safety: antilock braking system, driving-dynamics control system. Lighting equipment
Automotive electrics: vehicle electrical systems, starter batteries, electrical machines, alternators. Automotive electronics: automotive networking, buses, architecture of electronic systems, sensors. Driver-assistance systems: parking systems, vehicle navigation, Adaptive Cruise Control, night-vision systems.
|
ISBN UPC: |
9780768048513 |
|
Format: |
Book |
|
Cover: |
Softcover |
|
Author: |
Bosch |
|
Copyright: |
2011 |
|
Length: |
1265 pages |