Racing Chassis And Suspension Design

Author : Carroll Smith
Publisher : SAE International
ISBN 13 : 0768011205
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Racing Chassis and Suspension Design written by Carroll Smith and published by SAE International. This book was released on 2004-05-21 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hand-selected by racing engineer legend Carroll Smith, the 28 SAE Technical Papers in this book focus on the chassis and suspension design of pure racing cars, an area that has traditionally been - farmed out - to independent designers or firms since the early 1970s. Smith believed that any discussion of vehicle dynamics must begin with a basic understanding of the pneumatic tire, the focus of the first chapter. The racing tire connects the racing car to the track surface by only the footprints of its four tires. Through the tires, the driver receives most of the sensory information needed to maintain or regain control of the race car at high force levels. The second chapter, focusing on suspension design, is an introduction to this complex and fascinating subject. Topics covered include chassis stiffness and flexibility, suspension tuning on the cornering of a Winston Cup race car, suspension kinematics, and vehicle dynamics of road racing cars. Chapter 3 addresses the design of the racing chassis design and how aerodynamics affect the chassis, and the final chapter on materials brings out the fact that the modern racing car utilizes carbon construction to the maximum extent allowed by regulations. These technical papers, written between 1971 and 2003, offer what Smith believed to be the best and most practical nuggets of racing chassis and suspension design information.

Author : Carroll Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780768096989
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Author : Herb Adams
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781557880550
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chassis Engineering written by Herb Adams and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1992-11-19 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In most forms of racing, cornering speed is the key to winning. On the street, precise and predictable handling is the key to high performance driving. However, the art and science of engineering a chassis can be difficult to comprehend, let alone apply. Chassis Engineering explains the complex principles of suspension geometry and chassis design in terms the novice can easily understand and apply to any project. Hundreds of photos and illustrations illustrate what it takes to design, build, and tune the ultimate chassis for maximum cornering power on and off the track.

Author : Bob Bolles
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101444770
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Advanced Race Car Chassis Technology HP1562 written by Bob Bolles and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details how to design, build, and setup the chassis and suspension for road race and stock cars. Includes chassis dynamics, spring and shock theory, front and rear suspension geometry, real world racing aerodynamics, steering systems, racing chassis software and all you need to know to set you chassis up to win races.

Author : Wayne Scraba
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781557884626
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Build a Winning Drag Race Chassis and Suspension written by Wayne Scraba and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-03-06 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to setting up your car for maximum handling performance on the street or strip. This instructional handbook shows readers how to set up their street machine chassis for high performance street or amateur drag strip racing. Not only are chassis and suspension the most popular types of modification, but their technology is constantly evolving. It offers the latest techniques for maximizing car performance on streets and strips. This definitive guide includes in-depth sections on chassis fabrication, rear axle selection and setup, rear and front suspension, shocks and springs, brakes, steering, and wheels and tires.

Author : Forbes Aird
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780760302835
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Race Car Chassis written by Forbes Aird and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The design and evolution of the backbone of any race car -- its chassis -- is covered here in thorough detail. While technical and of great value to racers and race car builders, this book is also of value to racing enthusiasts who want to better understand race car technology. Aird covers the evolution of chassis designs and explains how each design is best-suited for a specific style of race car and its internal center of gravity placement, load transfer, and weight distribution.

Author : David Phipps
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Racing and Sports Car Chassis Design written by David Phipps and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Carl Munroe
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101142383
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chassis & Suspension Handbook HP1406 written by Carl Munroe and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-02-04 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chassis and suspension modifications for Chevy, Ford, Jeep and Dodge trucks. Includes sections on lift kits, shocks, springs, chassis modifications for off-road use, tires and wheels.

Author : Tony Foale
Publisher : Tony Foale
ISBN 13 : 8493328634
Total Pages : 555 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Motorcycle Handling and Chassis Design written by Tony Foale and published by Tony Foale. This book was released on 2006 with total page 555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John C. Dixon
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780470682890
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Suspension Geometry and Computation written by John C. Dixon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revealing suspension geometry design methods in unique detail, John Dixon shows how suspension properties such as bump steer, roll steer, bump camber, compliance steer and roll centres are analysed and controlled by the professional engineer. He emphasizes the physical understanding of suspension parameters in three dimensions and methods of their calculation, using examples, programs and discussion of computational problems. The analytical and design approach taken is a combination of qualitative explanation, for physical understanding, with algebraic analysis of linear and non-linear coefficients, and detailed discussion of computer simulations and related programming methods. Includes a detailed and comprehensive history of suspension and steering system design, fully illustrated with a wealth of diagrams Explains suspension characteristics and suspension geometry coefficients, providing a unique and in-depth understanding of suspension design not found elsewhere. Describes how to obtain desired coefficients and the limitations of particular suspension types, with essential information for suspension designers, chassis technicians and anyone else with an interest in suspension characteristics and vehicle dynamics. Discusses the use of computers in suspension geometry analysis, with programming techniques and examples of suspension solution, including advanced discussion of three-dimensional computational geometry applied to suspension design. Explains in detail the direct and iterative solutions of suspension geometry.