Automotive Steering and Suspension, published as part of the CDX Master Automotive Technician Series, arms students with the basic knowledge and skills they need to accomplish a variety of tasks in the shop. Taking a “strategy-based diagnostics” approach, this book helps students master technical trouble-shooting in order to address the problem correctly on the first attempt.
Through appendices and diagrams, Car Suspension and Handling, 4th Edition outlines the purpose and history of vehicle suspension systems, while defining the basic parameters of suspension geometry. In addition, the book delves into human sensitivity to vibration, and offers data on durability, tire background information, steering calculations and suspension calculations.
This edited volume presents basic principles as well as advanced concepts of the computational modeling of steering systems. Moreover, the book includes the components and functionalities of modern steering system, which are presented comprehensively and in a practical way. The book is written by more than 15 leading experts from the automotive industry and its components suppliers. The target audience primarily comprises practicing engineers, developers, researchers as well as graduate students who want to specialize in this field.
Auto Suspension and Steering provides a thorough explanation of the design, construction, and operation of these modern vehicle systems. Basic theory is followed by detailed instructions for logically diagnosing, repairing, and replacing suspension and steering components. Use of the latest diagnostic equipment for troubleshooting is emphasized. This text is a valuable resource for anyone who needs a thorough understanding of today s automotive suspension and steering systems, including those preparing for ASE Certification Test A4, Suspension and Steering. The text is correlated to the Suspension and Steering section of the NATEF Task List. Detailed information on troubleshooting and servicing electronically controlled suspension and steering systems is included. Wheel alignment procedures are covered in depth. Optional digital platform including premium online text, shop manual, workbook, videos, animations, instructional content, and course management tools is available. "
Do you really know what oversteer and understeer are all about? This helpful guide will teach you about steering and suspension, and discuss why all cars handle so differently. Not a stuffy technical book, but practical information and a straightforward text to help you understand your car's suspension.
Revealing suspension geometry design methods in unique detail, John Dixon shows how suspension properties such as bump steer, roll steer, bump camber, compliance steer and roll centres are analysed and controlled by the professional engineer. He emphasizes the physical understanding of suspension parameters in three dimensions and methods of their calculation, using examples, programs and discussion of computational problems. The analytical and design approach taken is a combination of qualitative explanation, for physical understanding, with algebraic analysis of linear and non-linear coefficients, and detailed discussion of computer simulations and related programming methods. Includes a detailed and comprehensive history of suspension and steering system design, fully illustrated with a wealth of diagrams Explains suspension characteristics and suspension geometry coefficients, providing a unique and in-depth understanding of suspension design not found elsewhere. Describes how to obtain desired coefficients and the limitations of particular suspension types, with essential information for suspension designers, chassis technicians and anyone else with an interest in suspension characteristics and vehicle dynamics. Discusses the use of computers in suspension geometry analysis, with programming techniques and examples of suspension solution, including advanced discussion of three-dimensional computational geometry applied to suspension design. Explains in detail the direct and iterative solutions of suspension geometry.
Competition car suspensions are a vital ingredient for winning performance. This third edition has been fully updated to reflect the latest developments and revolutionary changes in racing technology, and in the rules of racing. Staniforth explains the theory and practice of successful suspension engineering, and explores in an easy-to-understand and readable style how and why suspension systems work. Includes coverage of the banning of active suspensions. Updated & expanded 3rd ed.
This book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Design, Materials, Cryogenics and Constructions (ICDMC 2019). The chapters cover latest research in different areas of mechanical engineering such as additive manufacturing, automation in industry and agriculture, combustion and emission control, CFD, finite element analysis, and engineering design. The book also focuses on cryogenic systems and low-temperature materials for cost-effective and energy-efficient solutions to current challenges in the manufacturing sector. Given its contents, the book can be useful for students, academics, and practitioners.
Complete Coverage of Automobile Steering and Suspension Systems. Outlined according to ASE/NATEF tasks. CM/SM completed cross-referenced with theory in CM and hands-on shop approach.
