Introduction to automotive engineering

• Main Authors: Sakthivel, R. (Author), Mahroogi, Faisal O. (Author), Narayan, S. (Author), Abubakar, S. (Author), Kaisan, M. U. (Author), Alammari, Youssef (Author)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Beverly, MA : Scrivener Publishing, 2019.
• Subjects: Automobiles > Design and construction.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 9781119480099; 1119480094; 9781119479802; 1523128291; 9781523128297; 1119480051; 9781119480051; 1119480086; 9781119480082
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (viii, 172 pages)

The automotive industry is one of the largest and most important industries in the world. Cars, buses, and other engine-based vehicles abound in every country on the planet, and it is continually evolving, with electric cars, hybrids, self-driving vehicles, and so on. Technologies that were once tho...

Table of Contents:

• Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; 1 Introduction; 1.1 Classification of Motor Vehicle; 1.1.1 Based on Type of Roads; 1.1.2 Buses; 1.1.3 Classifications by ISO; 1.2 Functions of Subunits; 1.3 Characteristics of Ground Vehicle; 2 Transmission System; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Clutch; 2.3 Synchromesh Gear Box; 2.4 Differential Gear Box; 2.5 Planetary Gear Systems; 2.6 Manual Transmission System; 2.7 Automatic Transmission System; 2.8 Propeller Shaft and Drive Shaft; 2.8.1 Role of Propeller Shaft; 2.8.2 Functions of the Drive Shaft; 3 Tires; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Construction of Tire 3.2.1 Tire Tread Designs3.2.2 Cross-Ply Tires; 3.2.3 Radial Ply Tires; 3.3 Tire Dynamics; 3.3.1 Steady State Tire Forces and Torques; 3.3.2 Simple Dynamic Extension; References; 4 Suspension System; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Types of Suspension System; 4.2.1 Mechanical System; 4.2.2 Pneumatic System; 4.2.3 Hydraulic System; 4.2.3.1 Working Principle of Hydraulic Suspension System; 4.2.3.2 Major Parts of Hydraulic Suspension System; 4.3 Design Analysis of Suspension System; 4.3.1 Dimension and Force Analysis of the Pedal; 4.3.2 Design of Piston and Piston Head; 4.3.3 Piston Head Design 4.3.4 Design of Main Cylinder4.3.5 Design of Reservoir Cylinder; 4.3.6 Design of the Pumping Cylinder; 4.3.7 Plunger Design; 4.3.8 Design of Pipe; 4.3.9 Design of Spring; 4.3.10 Design of Release Valve; 4.3.11 Design of Pin; 4.3.12 Design of Ball; 4.3.13 Design of Pedal; 4.3.14 Link Design; 4.3.15 Seal Design; 4.3.16 Testing for Rolling; 4.3.16.1 The Longitudinal Location of CG; Reference; 5 Braking System; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Background of Brake System; 5.3 Classifications of Brake System; 5.4 Air or Pneumatic Brake System; 5.4.1 Components of the Typical Air Brake System 5.4.2 Common Problems in Pneumatic Brake System5.4.3 Cause of the Problem; 5.4.4 Air Brake System Troubleshooting; 5.4.5 Leakage in Pneumatic Brake System; 5.5 Hydraulic Brake System; 5.5.1 Components of Hydraulic Brake System; 5.6 Brake Drum Design; 5.6.1 Materials for Brake Lining; 5.6.2 Specification; 5.7 Result and Conclusion; References; 6 Steering System; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Parts of Steering System; 6.3 Ackerman's Steering Mechanism; 6.4 Davis Steering Mechanism; 6.5 Power Steering; 6.5.1 Hydraulic Power Assisted SteeringHPAS System 6.5.1.1 Static Characteristic of the Hydraulic Power Steering System6.5.1.2 Components of Hydraulic Power Steering; 6.5.1.3 General Design of Hydraulic Power Steering Systems; 6.5.1.4 Hydraulic Power Steering Gear Design; 6.5.2 Electric Power Steering; 6.5.2.1 Working of EPS; 6.5.2.2 Essential Components of an EPS System; References; 7 Hybrid Cars; 7.1 Introduction; 7.2 History; 7.3 Background; 7.4 Production of Hybrid Electric Vehicles; 7.5 Types of Vehicles; 7.5.1 Motorcycles; 7.5.2 Automobiles and Light Trucks; 7.5.3 Taxis; 7.5.4 Buses; 7.5.5 Trucks; 7.5.6 Military Vehicles