Advances in automobile technology are dictated to some extent by the pace of development in materials research. This book, based on a workshop for graduate students in materials science and engineering, presents an overview of the materials currently in use in the automotive industry, and those in d
Automotive Engineering: Lightweight, Functional, and Novel Materials
โ Scribed by Cantor B., Grant P., Johnston C.
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 294
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
The current automotive industry faces numerous challenges, including increased global competition, more stringent environmental and safety requirements, the need for higher performance vehicles, and reducing costs. The materials used in automotive engineering play key roles in overcoming these issues. Automotive Engineering: Lightweight, Functional, and Novel Materials focuses on both existing materials and future developments in automotive science and technology.
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