Physics for Gearheads by Randy Beikmann - Table of Contents

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Contents 1

A Word to the Reader������������������������������������������viii

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A Warm-Up Lap ����������������������������������������������������1 Getting Up to Speed

Chapter 2: Kinematics Basics

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Kinematics Basics ������������������������������������������������ 20 Straight-Line Motion

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Kinematics Applications �������������������������������������� 52 Straight-Line Motion in Vehicles and Mechanisms, and Racing Strategy

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Dynamics Basics �������������������������������������������������� 82 Forces, Mass, and Acceleration

Chapter 5: Forces

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Forces ���������������������������������������������������������������� 110 Agents of Change

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Dynamics Applications �������������������������������������� 138 Forces and Motion in Vehicles and Mechanisms

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Torque, Force Resolution, and 2-D Vectors���������� 166 Basic Use of Vectors in a Plane

8 Chapter 7: Torque, Force Resolution, and 2-D Vectors

Angular Dynamics Basics ���������������������������������� 194 Torques, Rotational Inertia, and Angular Acceleration

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Angular Dynamics Applications ������������������������ 226 Driving Mechanisms; Converting Between Torque and Force

10 Dynamics in a Plane Basics�������������������������������� 260 Forces, Moments, and Motion in Two Dimensions

11 Dynamics in a Plane Applications���������������������� 292 Dealing with Changes in Direction Chapter 8: Angular Dynamics Basics

12 Energy Basics ���������������������������������������������������� 324 Work, Motion, and Heat, and the First Law of Thermodynamics

13 Energy Applications ������������������������������������������ 362 Energy Balance and Conversion, and the Second Law of Thermodynamics

14 Power Basics������������������������������������������������������ 396 Getting Work Done Chapter 9: Angular Dynamics Applications

15 Power Applications�������������������������������������������� 432 Power Production and Utilization, and Energy Efficiency

16 Statics and Quasi-Statics Basics ������������������������ 468 Center of Gravity Location, Weight Distribution, and Load Transfer

17 Statics and Quasi-Statics Applications ���������������� 498

Chapter 11: Dynamics in a Plane Applications

Contact Forces, CGs of Assemblies, and Vehicle Design for Maximum Performance

18 Appendix 1 �������������������������������������������������������� 535 Units and Conversions

19 Appendix 2 �������������������������������������������������������� 547 Greek Letters and Pronunciations

Chapter 14: Power Basics

20 Appendix 3 �������������������������������������������������������� 549 Math Reference

21 Appendix 4 �������������������������������������������������������� 551 Symbols

22 Appendix 5 �������������������������������������������������������� 555 Selected Derivations

23 Appendix 6 �������������������������������������������������������� 569

Chapter 15: Power Applications

Glossary

24 Index ���������������������������������������������������������������� 579 25 References and Recommended Reading ���������� 589 26 Acknowledgements ������������������������������������������ 590 27 About the Author ���������������������������������������������� 591

Chapter 16: Statics and QuasiStatics Basics

Chapter 17: Statics and QuasiStatics Applications

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Physics for Gearheads

An Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics, Energy, and Power with Examples from Motorsports by Randy Beikmann Bentley Stock Number: GEBP Publication Date: 2015.03.09 ISBN: 978-0-8376-1615-5 Softcover, 8 in. x 10 in. Case quantity: 1 604 pages, 347 photos, illustrations and diagrams

There is no better way to learn physics than by having a problem to solve As a gearhead, you have a secret advantage when it comes to understanding physics: you see it at work every time you solve a problem with your car or watch a motorsports event. The experience you already have tuning cars or motorcycles is your virtual physics lab. Physics for Gearheads will show you that if you can learn about cars, you can learn about physics. Whether your interest is in increasing your engine’s horsepower, getting more miles per gallon, or shaving tenths off your lap time on track day, you can use physics to gain insight into the problem and formulate a solution. Physics for Gearheads not only explains physics principles in language you can understand, it demonstrates how to use physics to your advantage. Randy Beikmann is an automotive engineer working at the top of the industry. And he loves physics. Through his masterful teaching, physics doesn’t look foreign—it looks like common sense.

The rear tires distort in producing the immense traction force to accelerate John Force’s Mustang funny car, at the 1997 NHRA Winternationals semifinals. Chapter 4: Dynamics Basics

In a steady curve, the lateral and vertical tire forces each cause a roll moment on the bike. To balance these out it needs to lean at a specific roll angle θx that depends on the lateral acceleration. Chapter 16: Statics and Quasi-Statics Basics

We calculate the lateral acceleration in a curve from a vehicle’s velocity change after rounding a small portion of it. Chapter 10: Dynamics in a Plane Basics

Chapters 1. A Warm-Up Lap 2. Kinematics Basics 3. Kinematics Applications 4. Dynamics Basics 5. Forces 6. Dynamics Applications 7. Torque, Force Resolution, and 2-D Vectors 8. Angular Dynamics Basics 9. Angular Dynamics Applications 10. Dynamics in a Plane Basics 11. Dynamics in a Plane Applications 12. Energy Basics 13. Energy Applications 14. Power Basics 15. Power Applications 16. Statics and Quasi-Statics Basics 17. Statics and Quasi-Statics Applications

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