Race Car Design

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.

List of contents

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.

About the author

Derek Seward is Emeritus Professor of Engineering at Lancaster University, UK, where he was formerly Head of Engineering and the University Director for Regional Outreach.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Derek Seward, Derek (Department of Engineering Seward
• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.10.2014
• EAN: 9781137030146
• ISBN: 978-1-137-03014-6
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 193 mm x 250 mm x 18 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Mechanical engineering, production engineering; Fahrzeugbau, B, aerodynamics; Dynamics; Motor, Political Science and International Studies, Automotive Engineering, Automotive (motor mechanic) skills, aerodynamics;design;dynamics;Motor