978-0-7503-1001-7
Automotive Engineering 'Lightweight, Functional, and Novel Materials'
Edited by Brian Cantor, P. Grant and C. Johnston
Editorial: Taylor & Francis Fecha de publicación: 19/02/2008 Páginas: 296Formato: Hardback 235 x 156 mm
With contributions from internationally recognized experts, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge automotive materials and technologies. It covers in detail the key designs and novel materials being used in the industrial manufacturing sector. The book also outlines the application of functional materials, such as magnetorheological fluids and smart structures, to several areas of automotive technology. In addition, it presents the challenges of using light alloys in automotive structures and explores emerging processing and manufacturing technologies, including TiAl-based intermetallic alloys, sheet-molding compounds (SMCs), and Z-Fiber® pinning.
• Series in Material Science and Engineering
Automotive Technology & Engineering
Machine Design
Metals & Alloys
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