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UNINA9910438325103321 |
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Autore |
Fitch James William <1910-> |
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Titolo |
Motor truck engineering handbook / / James William Fitch |
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Warrendale, PA : , : Society of Automotive Engineers, , ©1994 |
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[Piscataqay, New Jersey] : , : IEEE Xplore, , [1993] |
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Edizione |
[4th ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 PDF (vi, 443 pages) : illustrations |
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Collana |
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Society of Automotive Engineers. Electronic publications. |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Trucks - Design and construction |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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1. The Trucking Industry -- 2. Selecting the Size and Type of Vehicle -- 3. Road Performance -- 4. Fuel Economy and Operating Costs -- 5. Chassis Components -- 6. Engine Types -- 7. Transmissions -- 8. Rear Axles -- 9. Axle Suspensions -- 10. Brakes and Retarders -- 11. Drivetrains and Drivelines -- 12. Steering Geometry -- 13. Wheels and Tires -- 14. Alternative Fuels -- 15. Environmental Regulations. |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This fourth edition updates the basic truck engineering data from previous editions and introduces the latest advancements in electronic applications to truck power trains and operations, assuring optimum performance and economy with a safer and cleaner environment. Useful data from official government tests on anti-lock brakes and traction enhance this edition. Likewise, environmental concerns are addressed through the use of non-polluting vehicles using alternative fuels and electrical energy. |
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