Automotive Science and Mathematics

Informationen zum Autor Allan Bonnick MPhil CEng MIMechE MIRTE Klappentext An introductory text for BTEC first, BTEC national and IMI Certificate and Diploma syllabus requirements for mathematics and science.This textbook presents the necessary principles and applications with examples and exercises relating directly to motor vehicle technology and repair, making it easy for automotive students and apprentices to relate theory back to their working practice. It also offers a good introductory text for automotive students on Higher National and Foundation degree courses in automotive engineering. Zusammenfassung Automotive technicians and students need a firm grasp of science and technology in order to fully appreciate and understand how mechanisms and systems of modern vehicles work. This work presents the necessary principles and applications with examples and exercises relating directly to motor vehicle technology and repair. Inhaltsverzeichnis Mathematics, arithmetic and statistics; Algebra and formulae; Graphs; Geometry and trigonometry; Forces; Levers and moments; Work, energy and power; Friction; Machines; Velocity and acceleration - equations of motion; Heat and temperature; Heating and expansion of gases; Practical engine cycles; Ideal engine cycles; Fuels, combustion and emission controls; Vehicle dynamics - load transfer under acceleration and braking; Forces acting on vehicle during cornering and on a slope - gradeability; Electrical principles; Electronic principles; Appendix: Answers; Glossary; Signs and symbols used.

Product details

• Authors: Allan Bonnick, Allan W.m. Bonnick, Bonnick Allan
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.01.2008
• EAN: 9780750685221
• ISBN: 978-0-7506-8522-1
• No. of pages: 264
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning > Mathematics; Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Miscellaneous; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Automotive, MATHEMATICS / Applied, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, Mathematics, TRANSPORTATION / Automotive / Repair & Maintenance, Automotive technology and trades, Engineering: general, Maths for engineers, Automotive technology & trades