Description |
278 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
Series |
Motorbooks workshop ; 190 |
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Motorbooks workshop ; 190
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Contents |
Introduction to metallurgy -- Plastic and elastic deformation of metals -- Iron and steel making -- Alloying and heat treatment of steels -- Historic overview of man's production of iron and steel -- Non-ferrous metals and their metallurgy-composite materials -- Metal fatigue: or why things break -- Threaded fasteners: an educated re-look -- The joining of materials: riveting, bonding & welding -- Plumbing revisited -- Braking system -- Pre- and postnatal care for the racing wheel and tire -- Springs and shock absorbers -- Load transfer and suspension geometry -- Gearbox and final drive -- Changes in the world of vehicle dynamics -- Tools & tips -- Beancounting for the non-beancounter -- Bits & pieces -- Corporations that the racer should know about |
Summary |
"Is titanium for you? Can better brakes reduce lap times significantly? How do you choose the rights nuts and bolts? Which is more important, cornering or straight-line speed? Why did it break again? Engineer to Win not only answers these and many other questions, it gives you the reasons why." -- Back cover |
Notes |
"The essential guide to racing car materials technology or how to build winners that don't break"--Cover |
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"First published in 1984 by MBI Publishing Company and Motorbooks ..."--T.p. verso |
Bibliography |
Bibliography: pages 277-278 |
Subject |
Automobiles, Racing -- Design and construction.
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LC no. |
84016526 |
ISBN |
0879381868 paperback |
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