The Automotive Chassis: Engineering Principles - Hardcover

Reimpell, Jornsen; Stoll, Helmut; Betzler, Jurgen W.; Society Of Automotive Engineers

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0768006570 ISBN 13: 9780768006575

Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers, 2001

Synopsis

Written for component and system engineers, this text provides an overview of chassis technology, from the requirements and design of tires through axle kinematics to steering, springing, and damper systems. Reimpell (formerly, automotive engineering, U. of Applied Science Cologne), Stoll (an engineer), and Betzler (chassis/simulation technology, University of Applied Science Cologne) explain the principles of vehicle and suspension design, the platform concept, four-wheel drive technology, suspension design, and the standards of ISO 8855 and SAE J 670. The first English translation appeared in 1995, published by Arnold and SAE; the second edition appeared in 2000, published by Elsevier's Butterworth at a much higher price. This SAE reprint of 2002 restores a decent price. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

About the Author:

Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Jornsen Reimpell lectured in the field of automotive engineering at the University of Applied Science Cologne for many years, and is now a freelance consultant. Dipl.-Ing. Helmut Stoll is chief engineer at General Motors (Adam Opel AG). Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jurgen W. Betzler is professor for chassis/simulation technology at the University of Applied Science Cologne.

Review:

'As with the first edition, material coverage is extensive and the current text also describes many recent innovations....In fact, the density of information contained within the text is, quite simply, phenomenal....The book contains a large number of very clear figures...there is an exhaustive glossary of symbols and a bibliography...this is a well presented, concise and comprehensive book..produced to a high standard.' IMechE proceedings Part D

About this edition

• Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0768006570
• ISBN 13: 9780768006575
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 444