Vehicle Refinement

Vehicle Refinement
Author: Matthew Harrison
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2004
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0750661291

High standards of NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) performance are expected by consumers of all modern cars. Refinement is one of the main engineering and design attributes to be addressed in the course of developing new vehicle models and vehicle components. Written for students and engineering practitioners, this is the first book to address automotive NVH. It will help readers to understand and develop quieter, more comfortable cars. With chapters on the fundamentals of acoustics and detailed coverage of practical engineering solutions for noise control issues it is suitable for students of automotive engineering and engineers who haven't been trained in acoustics, and will be an important reference for practicing engineers in the motor industry.

Vehicle Noise and Vibration Refinement

Vehicle Noise and Vibration Refinement
Author: Xu Wang
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2010-03-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845698045

High standards of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) performance are expected in vehicle design. Refinement is therefore one of the main engineering/design attributes to be addressed when developing new vehicle models and components.Vehicle noise and vibration refinement provides a review of noise and vibration refinement principles, methods, advanced experimental and modelling techniques and palliative treatments necessary in the process of vehicle design, development and integration in order to meet noise and vibration standards. Case studies from the collective experience of specialists working for major automotive companies are included to form an important reference for engineers practising in the motor industry who seek to overcome the technological challenges faced in developing quieter, more comfortable cars.The reader will be able to develop an in-depth knowledge of the source and transmission mechanisms of noise and vibration in motor vehicles, and a clear understanding of vehicle refinement issues that directly influence a customer's purchasing decision. - Reviews noise and vibration refinement principles, methods and modelling techniques necessary in vehicle design, development and integration in order to meet noise and vibration standards - Outlines objectives driving development and the significance of vehicle noise and vibration refinement whilst documenting definitions of key terms for use in practice - Case studies demonstrate measurement and modelling in industry and illustrate key testing methods including hand sensing and environmental testing

Automotive Engineering e-Mega Reference

Automotive Engineering e-Mega Reference
Author: David Crolla
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Total Pages: 835
Release: 2009-09-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1856175782

This one-stop Mega Reference eBook brings together the essential professional reference content from leading international contributors in the automotive field. An expansion the Automotive Engineering print edition, this fully searchable electronic reference book of 2500 pages delivers content to meet all the main information needs of engineers working in vehicle design and development. Material ranges from basic to advanced topics from engines and transmissions to vehicle dynamics and modelling. * A fully searchable Mega Reference Ebook, providing all the essential material needed by Automotive Engineers on a day-to-day basis. * Fundamentals, key techniques, engineering best practice and rules-of-thumb together in one quick-reference. * Over 2,500 pages of reference material, including over 1,500 pages not included in the print edition

The International Vehicle Aerodynamics Conference

The International Vehicle Aerodynamics Conference
Author: IMechE
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2014-11-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0081002459

Aerodynamics has never been more central to the development of cars, commercial vehicles, motorbikes, trains and human powered vehicles, driven by the need for efficiency: reducing carbon dioxide emissions, reducing fuel consumption, increasing range and alleviating problems associated with traffic congestion. Reducing vehicle weight makes it more challenging to ensure that they are stable and handle well over a wide range of environmental conditions. Lighter structures are also more vulnerable to aerodynamically induced vibration. Alongside this, customers demand an environment that is quiet, comfortable and maintains their vision of the world around them in all weathers. These aims must be met by designing vehicles that engage customers emotionally, promoting the brand values of manufacturers and operators. This can only be done by collaboration between designers and aerodynamicists. - Examine the latest developments in vehicle aerodynamic development - Explore opportunities to network and share experiences around different areas - Focus on future challenges and the engineering knowledge and technology required to resolve them - Discuss other areas of development including handling and stability, tyre aerodynamics and modelling, aeroacoustics and fluid structure interaction

Light and Heavy Vehicle Technology

Light and Heavy Vehicle Technology
Author: Malcolm James Nunney
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 685
Release: 2007
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0750680377

This edition contains new material covering the latest development in electronics, alternative fuels, emissions and diesel systems.

Noise, Vibration and Harshness of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Noise, Vibration and Harshness of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
Author: Lijun Zhang
Publisher: SAE International
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2020-12-29
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0768099641

The noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), also known as noise and vibration (N&V), is a critical feature for customers to assess the performance and quality of vehicles. NVH characteristics are higher among factors that customers use to judge the vehicle's quality.This book sets out to introduce the basic concepts, principles, and applications of the NVH development and refi nement of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV), Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles. Each type comes with its own set of challenges.

Human Factors in Automotive Engineering and Technology

Human Factors in Automotive Engineering and Technology
Author: Dr Guy H Walker
Publisher: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2015-06-28
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1472406281

Offering a unique perspective on vehicle design and on new developments in vehicle technology, this book seeks to bridge the gap between engineers, who design and build cars, and human factors, as a body of knowledge with considerable value in this domain. The work that forms the basis of the book represents more than 40 years of experience by the authors. Human Factors in Automotive Engineering and Technology imparts the authors' scientific background in human factors by way of actionable design guidance, combined with a set of case studies highly relevant to current technological challenges in vehicle design. The book presents a novel and accessible insight into a body of knowledge that will enable students, professionals and engineers to add significant value to their work.

Formal Techniques for Safety-Critical Systems

Formal Techniques for Safety-Critical Systems
Author: Cyrille Artho
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2019-02-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3030129888

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Formal Techniques for Safety-Critical Systems, FTSCS 2018, held in Gold Coast, Australia in November 2018. The 10 revised full papers presented together with an abstract of an invited talk were carefully reviewed and selected from 22 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on analysis and verification of Safety-Critical Systems; analysis of timed systems; semantics and analysis methods, and model transformation.