Fundamentals of Mobile Heavy Equipment: AED Foundation Technical Standards (Cdx Learning Systems) - Hardcover

Wright, Gus; Duffy, Owen C.; Heard, Scott A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1284112918 ISBN 13: 9781284112917

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2017

Synopsis

Fundamentals of Mobile Heavy Equipment provides students with a thorough introduction to the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of off-road mobile heavy equipment. With comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the latest technology in the field, it addresses the equipment used in construction, agricultural, forestry, and mining industries. The chapters cover all aspects of heavy equipment systems, including:

· Hydraulics, spanning 14 chapters
· Braking and suspension systems
· Track drive undercarriage and wheeled machines
· Hydraulic attachments
· Electrical and steering systems
· Transmission and power transfer systems
· Electric Drives
· Autonomous and semi-autonomous control systems
· Telematics, on-board networks and remote machine control
· Alternative braking
· Foundational information, shop practices and safety concerns

The textbook features helpful pedagogical tools to enhance student comprehension and critical thinking, including review sections, real-world applications, illustrations, step-by-step explanations, and visual summaries. Written in concise and accessible language by an author team extensive experience in the field, it equips students at all levels with the knowledge and skills they need for a successful career in heavy equipment repair and service.

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Centennial College

Centennial College

About this edition

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1284112918
• ISBN 13: 9781284112917
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1406