Edited by
Julian Happian-Smith, Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), UK
Description
'An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design' provides a thorough introduction to the many aspects of passenger car design in one volume.
Starting with basic principles, the author builds up analysis procedures for all major aspects of vehicle and component design. Subjects
of current interest to the motor industry, such as failure prevention, designing with modern materials, ergonomics and control systems
are covered in detail, and the author concludes with a discussion on the future trends in automobile design.
With contributions from
both academics lecturing in motor vehicle engineering and those working in the industry, "An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design" provides
students with an excellent overview and background in the design of vehicles before they move on to specialised areas. Filling the niche
between the more descriptive low level books and books which focus on specific areas of the design process, this unique volume is essential
for all students of automotive engineering.
Audience:
Undergraduates in automotive engineering. HND students studying motor vehicle engineering. Other undergraduates studying automotive options.
