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Fast car physics [[electronic resource] /] / Chuck Edmondson
| Fast car physics [[electronic resource] /] / Chuck Edmondson |
| Autore | Edmondson Chuck |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Baltimore, MD, : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (246 p.) |
| Disciplina | 629.2/31 |
| Soggetto topico |
Automobiles - Dynamics
Automobiles - Equipment and supplies Automobiles - Design and construction Physics |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 1-4214-0114-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910452635003321 |
Edmondson Chuck
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| Baltimore, MD, : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Fast car physics [[electronic resource] /] / Chuck Edmondson
| Fast car physics [[electronic resource] /] / Chuck Edmondson |
| Autore | Edmondson Chuck |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Baltimore, MD, : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (246 p.) |
| Disciplina | 629.2/31 |
| Soggetto topico |
Automobiles - Dynamics
Automobiles - Equipment and supplies Automobiles - Design and construction Physics |
| ISBN | 1-4214-0114-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910779546903321 |
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Edmondson Chuck
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| Baltimore, MD, : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Fast car physics / / Chuck Edmondson
| Fast car physics / / Chuck Edmondson |
| Autore | Edmondson Chuck |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Baltimore, MD, : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (246 p.) |
| Disciplina | 629.2/31 |
| Soggetto topico |
Automobiles - Dynamics
Automobiles - Equipment and supplies Automobiles - Design and construction Physics |
| ISBN | 1-4214-0114-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 Torque or Horsepower? Finding the Shift Points -- 1.1 Acceleration and Newton's Second Law -- 1.2 Velocity, Speed, Rotation, and Engine rpm -- 1.3 The Car, Horsepower, and Torque -- 1.4 Tire Markings -- 1.5 Calculations -- 1.6 First Gear, It's All Right. Second Gear... -- 1.7 Summary -- Chapter 2 Horsepower, 0 to 60 mph, and the Quarter Mile -- 2.1 Horsepower -- 2.2 How Does Drag Force Affect Shift Points? -- 2.3 Gear Ratios -- 2.4 Calculating 0 to 60 mph Times -- 2.5 Assumptions and Results -- 2.6 What Is the Limit for 0 to 60 mph? -- 2.7 Aerodynamic Drag -- 2.8 Correction Factors -- 2.9 The Quarter Mile -- 2.10 Flat Torque Curves -- 2.11 Top Fuel Dragsters -- 2.12 Summary -- Chapter 3 Finding the Racing Line: Road Racing -- 3.1 The Traction Circle -- 3.2 Ninety Degree Right-Hand Turn -- 3.3 General Turn -- 3.4 Constructing a Track Model -- 3.5 Types of Turns -- 3.6 Type 1 Turn -- 3.7 Type 2 Turn -- 3.8 Type 3 Turn -- 3.9 Turning While Speeding Up -- 3.10 Summary -- Chapter 4 Basic Vehicle Dynamics: Load Transfer and Tires -- 4.1 Center of Gravity -- 4.2 Longitudinal and Lateral Center of Gravity -- 4.3 Height of the Center of Gravity -- 4.4 Load Transfer and the Static Stability Factor -- 4.5 Tires and Forces -- 4.6 Tire Construction -- 4.7 Wheels -- 4.8 Tires under Static Load -- 4.9 Tires under Dynamic Load -- 4.10 Contact Patch Friction -- 4.11 Material Properties and Testing -- 4.12 Longitudinal Force and Longitudinal Slip -- 4.13 Lateral Force and the Slip Angle -- 4.14 Aligning Torque -- 4.15 Summary -- Chapter 5 Steering and Suspension -- 5.1 More on Steering -- 5.2 Bicycle Model: Oversteer and Understeer -- 5.3 Wheel Alignment -- 5.4 Suspension Basics -- 5.5 Double A-arm or Wishbone Suspension -- 5.6 MacPherson Strut Suspension -- 5.7 NASCAR-Type Solid Rear Axle.
5.8 Springs and Dampers -- 5.9 Shock Absorbers -- 5.10 Lateral Load Transfer: Advanced Approach -- 5.11 Correcting Handling Problems -- 5.12 Understeer Correction -- 5.13 Oversteer Correction -- 5.14 Summary -- Chapter 6 Green Racing -- 6.1 What Is Green Racing? -- 6.2 Regenerative Braking -- 6.3 Mechanical Energy Storage: Flywheels -- 6.4 Electrical Energy Storage: Batteries -- 6.5 Electrical Energy Storage: Capacitors -- 6.6 What Type of Hybrid Is It? -- 6.7 Parallel Configuration Hybrid: Toyota Prius -- 6.8 All-Electric Vehicles -- 6.9 Fuel Cells -- 6.10 Alternative Fuels -- 6.11 Summary -- Conclusion: Get Off the Streets and Go Racing! -- Suggested Reading -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910818567703321 |
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Edmondson Chuck
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| Baltimore, MD, : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2011 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Symposium on New Materials in Transportation
| Symposium on New Materials in Transportation |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | [Place of publication not identified], : American Society for Testing & Materials, 1940 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (v, 94 pages) : illustrations |
| Disciplina | 620 |
| Collana | ASTM special technical publication, |
| Soggetto topico |
Engineering
Automobiles - Equipment and supplies Road materials |
| ISBN | 0-8031-5608-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910164265603321 |
| [Place of publication not identified], : American Society for Testing & Materials, 1940 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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