(Automotive Series) 1st Edition
by Vladimir Kobelev (Author)
A design reference for engineers developing composite components for automotive chassis, suspension, and drivetrain applications
This
book provides a theoretical background for the development of elements
of car suspensions. It begins with a description of the
elastic-kinematics of the vehicle and closed form solutions for the
vertical and lateral dynamics. It evaluates the vertical, lateral, and
roll stiffness of the vehicle, and explains the necessity of the
modelling of the vehicle stiffness. The composite materials for the
suspension and powertrain design are discussed and their mechanical
properties are provided. The book also looks at the basic principles for
the design optimization using composite materials and mass reduction
principles. Additionally, references and conclusions are presented in
each chapter.
Design and Analysis of Composite Structures for Automotive Applications: Chassis and Drivetrain
offers complete coverage of chassis components made of composite
materials and covers elastokinematics and component compliances of
vehicles. It looks at parts made of composite materials such as
stabilizer bars, wheels, half-axes, springs, and semi-trail axles. The
book also provides information on leaf spring assembly for motor
vehicles and motor vehicle springs comprising composite materials.
- Covers the basic principles for the design optimization using composite materials and mass reduction principles
- Evaluates the vertical, lateral, and roll stiffness of the vehicle, and explains the modelling of the vehicle stiffness
- Discusses the composite materials for the suspension and powertrain design
- Features closed form solutions of problems for car dynamics explained in details and illustrated pictorially
Design and Analysis of Composite Structures for Automotive Applications: Chassis and Drivetrain
is recommended primarily for engineers dealing with suspension design
and development, and those who graduated from automotive or mechanical
engineering courses in technical high school, or in other higher
engineering schools.
