Transmissions and Drivetrain Design von Michael Hilgers | ISBN 9783662715390

Transmissions and Drivetrain Design

von Michael Hilgers
Buchcover Transmissions and Drivetrain Design | Michael Hilgers | EAN 9783662715390 | ISBN 3-662-71539-2 | ISBN 978-3-662-71539-0

Transmissions and Drivetrain Design

von Michael Hilgers

The aim of this work, consisting of 9 individual, self-contained booklets, is to describe commercial vehicle technology in a concise and illustrative way. Compact and easy to understand, it provides an overview of the technology that goes into modern commercial vehicles.

Content of this volume

This volume, Transmissions and Drivetrain Design, begins with an explanation of how driving resistance and the engine characteristics factor into the configuration of the transmission and transmission ratios. The transmission and its associated assemblies are presented in detail, providing a clear understanding for training and practical applications. Other components of the drivetrain such as the propeller shaft, the clutch and the retarder are also discussed.