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 Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics March 13, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Thomas Gillespie is able to explain the fundamental principles of vehicle dynamics in his book. For those new to the subject of vehicle dynamics, this work will lay the foundation for more advanced reading. Those with science, math and engineering degrees, or those familiar with technical literature, will find the reading easy to understand in comparison to some other works. This allows the reader to focus their attention on understanding the "big picture," and not getting lost in particular formulae. However, for those doing research in the field or pursuing this as a career, there are more advanced texts available.
A solid foundation December 31, 2001
25 out of 28 found this review helpful
My background is in computer engineering. As such, I have a basic understanding of kinematics, but approached this book with little knowledge of physics as specifically applied to vehicles.I found this book to be a perfect first step into the field. It picked up essentially where my knowledge left off and provided solid coverage of the topics discussed. Due to the nature of the book--an introductory text--simplifications often had to be made; in these cases the simplifications were pointed out, often with references to publications covering the areas more fully. Furthermore, I felt that all topics were evenly covered--no one got undue attention. Basically, the book was just what I was looking for. My only significant pet peeves are the use of English-system measurements (I am more comfortable with metric), and a few cases of unexplained 'magic numbers' in formulas (it took me a minute to realize that 57.3 is the number of degrees in a radian). And plot and character development were pretty thin (grin).
Highly Recommended May 12, 2001
3 out of 8 found this review helpful
A concise work on the world of vehicle dynamics ... easily the best book I've bought on the subject. A must-read for anyone interested in this aspect of automotive engineering. It only took me about a week or two to get it, even though it said it would take 3 to 5 weeks. Let me know what you think!
Excellent yet easy to comprehend overview of vehicle dynamic February 3, 1997
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
This book provides a thorough yet easy to understand overview of vehicle dynamics and how they affect performance. The mathematical basis for all concepts are provided, as are graphs , illustrations, sample problems, and solutions. I highly recommend this text for anyone interested in vehicle dynamics
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