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E-grāmata: Motorcycle Engineering [Taylor & Francis e-book]

  • Formāts: 362 pages, 31 Tables, black and white; 51 Line drawings, black and white; 150 Halftones, black and white; 201 Illustrations, black and white
  • Izdošanas datums: 29-Apr-2021
  • Izdevniecība: Routledge
  • ISBN-13: 9780367816858
  • Taylor & Francis e-book
  • Cena: 209,00 €*
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  • Standarta cena: 298,57 €
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  • Formāts: 362 pages, 31 Tables, black and white; 51 Line drawings, black and white; 150 Halftones, black and white; 201 Illustrations, black and white
  • Izdošanas datums: 29-Apr-2021
  • Izdevniecība: Routledge
  • ISBN-13: 9780367816858
"The complex engineering behind the machines is explained in easy-to-understand terms and supported by 350 images. It covers a range of motorcycle types, and will be particularly useful for students on motorcycle and motorsport courses such as those run by the IMI and City & Guilds, as well as BTEC programmes"--

Motorcycle Engineering is a primer and technical introduction for anyone interested in motorcycles, motorcycling, and the motorcycle industry. It provides insight into how motorcycles are made and operated.

Motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters are important factors in world transport, and they are playing an increasingly important role in transport policy as we move towards greater environmental awareness. Motorcycles and scooters give freedom of personal transport that enable large commuter distances to be covered quickly and easily. Their small footprint offers easy storage as only minimal space is required. To celebrate the importance of motorcycles on the world stage, a brief history is included with a detailed timeline detailing the development of the motorcycle alongside major world events.

Written in an accessible fashion, no previous knowledge of engineering or technology is required, as all technical terms are readily explained and a glossary and abbreviation list is included. Whether you are an enthusiast, racer, student, or industry professional, you will surely find this an enjoyable read and a handy reference book on your shelf.

 

Abbreviations and symbols xi
General abbreviations xiii
Preface xvii
1 Power Unit -- Engine
1(34)
Identification
2(1)
Engine performance
2(6)
Engine construction
8(17)
Combustion
25(2)
Cylinder head
27(2)
Short block assembly
29(2)
Induction
31(1)
Exhaust
32(3)
2 Ignition And Fuel
35(20)
Ignition system
35(1)
Battery
36(1)
Ignition switch
36(1)
Ignition coil
37(8)
Fuel system
45(5)
Air: Petrol Ratio
50(1)
Petrol injection
51(1)
Electronic control unit
52(3)
3 Lubrication And Cooling
55(20)
Lubrication system
55(10)
The cooling system
65(10)
4 Health, Safety, Security, And The Environment
75(20)
Personal health and safety procedures
75(11)
COSHH
86(1)
RIDDOR
86(7)
Miscellaneous topics
93(2)
5 Motorcycle Types
95(16)
Motorcycle categories, ages, and licence requirements in the UK
95(1)
Safety equipment
96(15)
6 Materials For Motorcycles
111(12)
Metallic materials
111(1)
Manufacture of steel
112(1)
Annealing and tempering
113(1)
Classifications of steel
113(2)
Alloying metals used with steel in motorcycle frames
115(2)
Work hardening and fatigue failure
117(1)
Properties of materials
117(1)
Frame tubing
118(1)
Reynolds tubing
118(2)
Columbus tubing
120(3)
7 Frames And Fairings
123(10)
Frames
123(2)
Fairings
125(8)
8 Electric Motorcycles
133(10)
Rules and regulations
133(3)
Electric bicycle construction
136(6)
Health and safety
142(1)
9 Soldering, Brazing, And Welding
143(16)
Comparison of fusion and nonfusion jointing processes
143(6)
Aluminium brazing
149(3)
Health and safety and the environment
152(2)
Safety measures
154(2)
General equipment safety
156(1)
Gas-shielded arc welding (MIG, MAG, and TIG)
156(3)
10 Running Gear And Braking
159(38)
Running gear
159(1)
Suspension and steering
159(7)
Wheels and tires
166(2)
Wheels
168(1)
Tires
169(7)
Braking system
176(2)
Mechanical brakes
178(3)
Hydraulic brakes
181(3)
Drum brakes
184(13)
11 Motorcycle Electrical And Electronic Systems
197(16)
Battery
197(4)
Alternator
201(1)
Starter motor
202(1)
Vehicle circuits
203(6)
Lights
209(4)
12 The Motorcycle Industry
213(12)
Traditional motorcycle shop
213(5)
Assembly methods: modern retailing
218(2)
Other motorcycle industry services
220(2)
Trade associations
222(3)
13 Reinforced Composite Materials
225(14)
Introduction
225(1)
Basic principles of reinforced composite materials
226(1)
Manufacture of reinforced composite materials
227(1)
Types of reinforcing material
228(2)
Resins used in reinforced composite materials
230(1)
Catalysts and accelerators
231(5)
Pre-impregnated material (Pre-preg)
236(3)
14 Data
239(10)
The norm
239(1)
Understanding and using data
240(2)
Bar charts and stacking bar charts
242(1)
Pie charts
242(1)
Normal distribution
243(2)
Profit and loss account (PLA)
245(4)
15 Science Terminology
249(10)
SI system and common units
249(1)
Decimals and zeros
250(1)
Accurate measuring
251(2)
Capacity and volume
253(1)
Temperature and heat
253(1)
Force and pressure
254(1)
Amps, volts, ohms, watts, and kirchhoff
255(1)
Friction
256(1)
Some common laws of mechanical engineering
257(1)
Impact and momentum
257(2)
16 Transmission
259(16)
Clutch
259(5)
Gearbox
264(11)
17 Tuning And Customizing
275(24)
Modifications
275(18)
Vehicle-fixed coordinate system
293(1)
Earth-fixed coordinate system
293(6)
18 Inspection, Test, And Rebuild
299(26)
Safety first
299(3)
Test and rebuild
302(2)
Costs
304(2)
Health and safety and the environment
306(19)
19 Sustainability
325(6)
The three centric concerns of sustainability
325(2)
Transforming our world: the 2030 agenda for sustainable development
327(1)
Discussion
328(1)
Insurance
329(2)
20 Brief History Of Motorcycles
331(20)
Purpose and use
334(1)
World war I
335(4)
Between the wars
339(1)
World war II
340(1)
The golden era
340(2)
1969-- The sea change
342(2)
The millennium
344(1)
Timeline
345(6)
Appendix -- Apprenticeship standard for a motorcycle technician 351(4)
Glossary 355(4)
Index 359
Andrew Livesey, MA, CEng, is a lecturer in engineering at Ashford College University Centre in Kent, England, when he is not riding his motorcycle, bicycle, or building something in his garage. He is a member of several motorcycle and bicycle groups, mixing social riding with competition events when possible. He also enjoys very fast high-performance cars. His Routledge publications include Basic Motorsport Engineering (2011), Advanced Motorsport Engineering (2012), The Repair of Vehicle Bodies, 7th Edition (2018), Practical Motorsport Engineering (2018), and Bicycle Engineering and Technology (2021).