It's no secret that lost races and crashes are caused by what is usually referred to as mechanical failure. But author Carroll Smith rightly contends that all failures are human in origin. Poor designs, incorrect manufacture and assembly, unreasonable demands, and negligent maintenance all lead to the dreaded "mechanical failure."
Engineer To Win details racing materials technology and many other related subjects.
Chapter 1 : Introduction to Metallurgy
Chapter 2 : Plastic and Elastic Deformation of Metals
Chapter 3 : Iron and Steel Making
Chapter 4 : Alloying and Heat Treatment of Steels
Chapter 5 : Historic Overview of Man’s Production of Iron and Steel
Chapter 6 : Non-Ferrous Metals and Their Metallurgy- Composite Materials
Chapter 7 : Metal Fatigue - Or Why Things Break
Chapter 8 : Threaded Fasteners - An Educated Re-Look
Chapter 9 : The Joining of Materials - Riveting, Bonding & Welding
Chapter 10 : Plumbing Revisited
Chapter 11 : Braking System
Chapter 12 : Pre- and Postnatal Care for the Racing Wheel and Tire
Chapter 13 : Springs and Shock Absorbers
Chapter 14 : Load Transfer and Suspension Geometry
Chapter 15 : Gearbox and Final Drive
Chapter 16 : Changes in the World of Vehicle Dynamics
Chapter 17 : Tools & Tips
Chapter 18 : Beancounting for the Non-Beancounter
Chapter 19 : Bits & Pieces
Appendix 1 : Corporations that the Racer Should Know About
Appendix 2 : Recommended Reading
Index
