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Race Car Design by Derek Seward offers a comprehensive, student-friendly introduction to the fundamental principles of race car engineering. Covering essential components such as chassis, suspension, steering, tyres, brakes, transmission, lubrication, and fuel systems, the book balances theory, mathematics, and practical applications while highlighting the role of computer tools in modern design. It supports motorsport engineering students, Formula Student/FSAE participants, practising designers, constructors, and enthusiasts alike, with additional online resources available at no extra cost.
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This textbook is ideal for motorsport engineering students, particularly those involved with Formula Student or Formula SAE projects. It also serves practising car designers, constructors, and enthusiasts seeking a solid foundation in race car design.

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An innovative text covering the fundamentals of design including the chassis frame, suspension, steering, brakes, transmission and fuel systems using the basic principles of engineering science and mathematics. For students on motorsport degree courses, those involved in Formula Student/FSAE and practicing car designers and constructors.

Assuming an elementary understanding of engineering science, physics and mathematics, Race Car Design is the first text to cover all essential elements of the design process in one student-friendly textbook, masterfully explaining the theory and practice of the subject.

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Based on the principles of engineering science, physics and mathematics, but assuming only an elementary understanding of these, this textbook masterfully explains the theory and practice of the subject. Bringing together key topics, including the chassis frame, suspension, steering, tyres, brakes, transmission, lubrication and fuel systems, this is the first text to cover all the essential elements of race car design in one student-friendly textbook.

It avoids the pitfalls of being either too theoretical and mathematical, or else resorting to approximations without explanation of the underlying theory. Where relevant, emphasis is placed on the important role that computer tools play in the modern design process.

Race Car Design is intended for motorsport engineering students and is the best possible resource for those involved in Formula Student/FSAE. It is also a valuable guide for practising car designers and constructors, and enthusiasts.

Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/race-car-design. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

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Experts praise the book's clarity and user-friendly approach. Steve Hill appreciates the clear examples and calculations, while Clive Temple highlights its balanced coverage of practical and theoretical aspects suitable for engineering students. Amazon reviewers commend it as an ideal first book for those new to auto design and a valuable resource for all levels, including seasoned motorsport engineers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781137030146

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 586g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Derek Seward is Emeritus Professor of Engineering at Lancaster University, UK, where he was formerly Head of Engineering and the University Director for Regional Outreach. His experience includes a period as a design structural engineer for consultants and a local authority. He has authored over 50 research papers as well as the textbook Understanding Structures which is now in its fifth edition. In recent years, he has been involved in the design and build of a single-seat racing car.

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