Description |
viii, 270 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
Contents |
Aerodynamics and race cars -- Aerodynamic forces and terms -- Tools of the trade -- Airfoils and wings -- Aerodynamics and vehicle performance -- Aerodynamics of the complete vehicle -- Real-world examples -- Appendix 1 : Drag coefficients -- Appendix 2 : Wind tunnels |
Summary |
"Summarizes the secrets of the rapidly developing field of high-speed vehicle design. Author Joseph Katz provides clear explanations for both the engineer who wants to improve his or her design skills and enthusiasts who simply want to understand how their favorite race cars go fast."--Publisher description |
Analysis |
Automobiles, Racing Aerodynamics |
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Automobiles, Racing Design and construction |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Automobiles, Racing -- Aerodynamics.
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Automobiles, Racing -- Design and construction.
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LC no. |
95034326 |
ISBN |
0837601428 alkaline paper |
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