Overview
Road Vehicle Suspensions gives a comprehensive survey of the kinematics, elasto-kinematics, and design methods for vehicle wheel suspensions. Available for the first time in English (from the second edition in German), this book will serve as an invaluable reference source for automotive design, test, and development engineers, as well as a useful student text. CONTENTS INCLUDE Basic characteristics of wheel suspensions Kinematic analysis of wheel suspensions The tyre Springs and dampers Traction and braking Cornering The steering Elasto-kinematics Synthesis and design Motorcycle suspensions Independent wheel suspensions Rigid-axle suspensions Compound suspensions References Index
- | Author: Wolfgang Matschinsky
- | Publisher: Wiley
- | Publication Date: Dec 24, 1997
- | Number of Pages: 376 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1860582028
- | ISBN-13: 9781860582028
