Theory of Land Locomotion is a comprehensive source of the
information now available on the relations between a motor vehicle
and the physical environment in which it operates. It lays the
foundation for a new type of applied mechanics by systematizing the
accumulated experience of men who have worked closely with
automotive problems over the past forty years--engineers,
designers, technicians, and production men. The result is an
integrated theory of land locomotion that will advance land
transportation much as aerodynamics and hydrodynamics have helped
the development of air and sea travel. Placing particular emphasis
on off-the-road vehicles, the book discusses in detail problems of
soil and snow mechanics; size-form relationships as an index of
economy; terrain conditions; the process of moving tracks, skis,
sleds, toboggans, rigid wheels, and pneumatic tires; static and
dynamic behavior; and dimensional analysis, testing, and overall
economy.
General
Imprint: |
The University of Michigan Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
1962 |
Authors: |
M G Bekker
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
530 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-472-75020-7 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-472-75020-8 |
Barcode: |
9780472750207 |
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