Race car design

Author

• Seward, Derek

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2014

Language

English

ISBN

9781137030146

Series

Subject(s)

• AUTOMOBILES, RACING--DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
• AUTOMOBILES, RACING-AERODYNAMICS

Notes

. Bibliography: p. 269 - 270. Index: p. 271 - 272

Abstract

An innovative text covering the fundamentals of design including the chassis frame, suspension, steering, brakes, transmission and fuel systems using the basic principles of engineering science and mathematics. For students on motorsport degree courses, those involved in Formula Student/FSAE and practicing car designers and constructors.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

ix, 272 p.

Dimension

25 cm.

Other Desc.

ill.

Summary / Review / Table of Content

1. Racing Car Basics.-
2. Chassis Structure.-
3. Suspension Links.-
4. Springs, Dampers and Anti-roll.-
5. Tyres and Balance.-
6. Front Wheel Assembly and Steering.-
7. Rear Wheel Assembly and Power Transmission.-
8. Brakes.-
9. Aerodynamics.-
10. Engine Systems.-
11. Set-up and Testing.-
Appendix 1 Deriving Pacejka Tyre Coefficients.-
Appendix 2 Tube Properties.

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