Automotive handbook.

Record details

ISBN: 0837616867
ISBN: 9780837616865
ISBN: 1119975565
ISBN: 9781119975564
Physical Description: 1265 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
print
Edition: 8th ed., rev. and extended.
Publisher: Plochingen : Robert Bosch ; c2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Basic principles of physics -- Quantities and units -- Basic equations used in mechanics -- Vibrations and oscillations -- Acoustics -- Hydrostatics -- Fluid mechanics -- Thermodynamics -- Electrical engineering -- Electronics -- Electrochemistry -- Mathematics and methods -- Mathematics -- Finite-element method (FEM) -- Control engineering -- Materials -- Chemical elements -- Substances -- Materials -- Properties of metallic materials -- Properties of non-metallic materials -- Heat treatment of metallic materials -- Corrosion and corrosion protection -- Deposits and coatings -- Operating fluids -- Lubricants -- Fuels -- Brake fluids -- Coolants -- Machine parts -- Springs -- Slide bearings -- Roller bearings -- Gears and tooth systems -- Belt drives -- Chain drives -- Joining and bonding techniques -- Detachable connections -- Permanent joints -- Vehicle physics -- Basic terms of automotive engineering -- Motor-vehicle dynamics -- Aerodynamics -- Vehicle acoustics -- Internal-combustion engines -- Mixture formation, combustion, emissions -- Gasoline engine -- Diesel engine -- Charge cycle and supercharging -- Reciprocating-piston engine -- Wankel rotary engine-- Engine cooling -- Engine lubrication -- Air filtration -- Turbochargers and superchargers -- Exhaust gas system -- Emission-control and diagnosis legislation -- Exhaust-gas measuring techniques -- Diagnostics -- Management for spark-ignition engines -- Cylinder charge -- Fuel supply -- Mixture formation -- Ignition -- Catalytic exhaust-gas treatment -- Alternative gasoline-engine operation -- LPG operation -- Engines fueled by natural gas -- Management for diesel engines -- Fuel supply system (low-pressure stage) -- Common-rail injection system -- Time-controlled single-cylinder pump system -- Diesel distributor injection pumps -- Start-assist systems -- Exhaust-gas treatment -- Alternative drives -- Hybrid drives -- Fuel cells for the vehicle drive -- Drivetrain -- Chassis systems -- Suspension -- Shock absorbers and vibration absorbers -- Wheel suspensions -- Wheels -- Tires -- Tire-pressure monitoring system -- Steering -- Brake systems -- Brake systems for passenger cars -- Electrohydraulic brake -- Brake systems for commercial vehicles -- Wheel brakes -- chassis control and active safety -- Antilock braking system -- Traction control system -- Driving-dynamics control system -- Integrated driving-dynamics control systems -- Vehicle bodies -- Road-vehicle systematics -- Vehicle bodies, passenger cars -- vehicle bodies, commercial vehicles -- Lighting equipment -- Automotive windshield and window glass -- Windshield, rear-window and headlamp cleaning systems -- Passive safety -- Occupant-protection systems -- Vehicle security systems -- Locking systems -- Theft-deterrent systems -- Automotive electrics -- Vehicle electrical systems -- Starter batteries -- Electrical machines -- Alternators -- Starting systems -- Actuators -- Wiring harnesses and plug-in connections -- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and interference suppression -- Symbols and circuit diagrams -- Automotive electronics -- Automotive software engineering -- Automotive networking -- Buses in motor vehicles -- Architecture of electronic systems -- Sensors -- Mechatronics -- Comfort and convenience -- Passenger-compartment climate control -- Comfort and convenience systems in the door and roof areas -- Comfort and convenience functions in the passenger compartment -- User interfaces, telematics and multimedia -- Display and control -- Radio and TV reception in motor vehicles -- Traffic telematics -- EU recording equipment -- Driver-assistance systems -- Parking systems -- Vehicle navigation -- Adaptive cruise control -- Predictive emergency-braking systems -- Video-based driver-assistance systems -- Night-vision systems -- Appendices -- Technical terms -- Abbreviations.
Language Note:	Translated from the German.