Automotive Construction (Volume 1) (2nd Edition)

Author: Chen Jiaren, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-01-02
Features: This book systematically explains the construction and working principles of modern automobiles by analyzing typical structural examples of assemblies and components in piston-type internal combustion engine vehicles. It is divided into two volumes, comprising five parts and twenty-six chapters. The first volume covers General Principles and Part I: Automotive Engines. The second volume includes the remaining four parts, introducing the construction and working principles of the automotive transmission system, running system, steering system, braking system, body, instruments, lighting, and auxiliary equipment. When selecting typical structural examples, the book primarily adopts structural diagrams of domestically produced passenger cars and removes outdated structural diagrams of medium and heavy-duty trucks from the first edition. Additionally, the book incorporates requirements from safety and emission regulations, covering topics such as gasoline direct injection, intake and exhaust systems, control of harmful engine emissions, safety steering columns, and anti-lock braking systems. This book serves as a textbook for automotive engineering majors in universities and colleges, as well as for vocational colleges, adult education institutions, and other automotive engineering programs. It can also be referenced by engineering technicians in the automotive industry and transportation sector, as well as by auto mechanics and drivers with intermediate or higher cultural and scientific theoretical backgrounds.