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This is a general interest trade book that describes the
development of automotive technology and engineering from the start
of the industry before 1900 to the present day. It explains how
various systems and elements in the automobile work in layman's
terms, without resorting to mathematics, and highlights the
keymilestones in the historical development of automotive
technology. All photos and illustrations are in full color. The
intended audience is older teens to adults of any age who are
interested in the subject and may be involved in it as a hobby.
Sometimes referred to as "gearheads" or "motorheads", they form a
huge market. Over the years many of the author's engineering
students were in this category, and he often would meet with
on-campus car clubs to explain the way things automotive worked,
being careful to damp down or eliminate any complicated
mathematics, as he does in this book. An Internet search found only
titles that are either "hard-engineering oriented" -- such as
publications from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) -- or
mere compendiums of dates. Books in the latter category note the
milestones but without hardly any explanation at all of how these
developments actually work in a technical sense - which is the aim
of this book. "Automotive Milestones, by Robert L. Norton, is about
all the mechanisms that are needed in an automobile and how they
work. The book consists of eight main chapters, each one covering a
major mechanical system of the automobile plus a summary chapter
and appendices. There are numerous photographs and illustrations
used throughout the book to support the concepts discussed. The
author has thoroughly researched the subject and leaves the reader
with a new appreciation of what has been tried over the nearly 250
years of automobile history. The book is logically organized and
clearly explained in a way that only a person with in-depth
knowledge could do. His latest book is Automotive Milestones which
provides the cornerstones of a thorough understanding of automobile
technology. If you are just looking for a general understanding of
the automobile, looking for inspiration in support of a new idea,
or just want a concise history of automotive milestones, this book
is a must read."-Parker Ackley, Antique Automobile Enthusiast Did
you ever wonder?... Who formed the first automobile company in
America? When and who made the first fully automatic transmission?
(Hint: it was not GM in 1939) What is the difference between sprung
and unsprung weight in a car, and why does it matter? When did the
frame of a car get replaced by the unibody? How does a differential
work? It took more than 100 years to develop the modern automobile.
This book presents a very readable and informative description of
this evolution. The author, Robert Norton, is an engineer with many
years of experience in the design of machinery. Automotive
Milestomes is a clear presentation of the internal workings of the
automobile over the years. No matter whether you are a seasoned car
buff or just curious to learn more about the history of cars, you
will enjoy reading this book.-William J. Crochetiere, Professor
Emeritus, Tufts University Robert L. Norton, P.E. has 50 years
experience in the practice and teaching of mechanical engineering.
He holds undergraduate degrees in mechanical engineering and
industrial technology from Northeastern University, and a M.S. in
engineering design from Tufts University. Having designed cams for
camera mechanisms at Polaroid Corporation, he subsequently spent
many years doing design work at Gillette and many other companies.
He taught kinematics, dynamics, stress analysis, and machine design
to mechanical engineering students for more than 40 years at
Northeastern, Tufts, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he
is theMilton Prince Higgins II Distinguished Professor Emeritus of
Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, he has published many
technical papers and holds 13 U.S. patents. He is a member of the
Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and a Fellow of the American
Society of Mechanical Engineers.Motive Power: External Combustion
Engines. Internal Combustion Engines. Electric Vehicles. Chassis
Layouts and Drivelines: The First Production Automobiles. Other
Early European Makes. Engine Configurations: Cylinder Arrangements.
Floating Power. Summary. Valve Trains, Inductions, and
Supercharging: Valve Actuation. Valve Cam Functions. Valve
Arrangements. Variable Valve Timing (VVT). Cylinder Deactivation.
Fuel Control. Summary. Transmissions and Differentials: Gearboxes.
Friction Drive. Planetary Transmissions. Overdrive Transmissions.
Semi-Automatic Gearboxes. Preselector Gearboxes. Dry-Clutched,
Semi-Automatic. Automatic Transmission. Differentials. Summary.
Suspension and Steering: Sprung versus Unsprung Weight. Rear
Suspension. Front Suspension. Dampers. Steering. Brakes:
Mechanical. Hydraulic. Air. Power. Parking. Body: Body on Frame.
Streamlined. Unibody. Monocoque. NVH. Summary.
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