Transmissions and Drivetrain Design

The aim of this work, consisting of 9 individual, self-contained booklets, is to describe commercial vehicle technology in a way that is clear, concise and illustrative. Compact and easy to understand, it provides an overview of the technology that goes into modern commercial vehicles.

Starting from the customer's fundamental requirements, the characteristics and systems that define the design of the vehicles are presented knowledgeably in a series of articles, each of which can be read and studied on their own. 

This volume, Transmissions and Drivetrain Design, begins with an explanation of how driving resistance and the engine characteristics factor into the configuration of the transmission and transmission ratios. The transmission and its associated assemblies are presented in detail, providing a clear understanding for training and practical applications. Other components of the drivetrain such as the propeller shaft, the clutch and the retarder are also discussed. 

Content

Transmissions and drivetrain design.- Transmission.- The clutch.- Propeller shaft(s).- Retarders.- Comprehension questions.- Abbreviations and symbols.

The target groups

Participants in master classes and those studying individual aspects of commercial vehicle technology  

Professors and lecturers instructing in the field of commercial vehicle technology  

Consultants and experts who need background knowledge and technical expertise regarding commercial vehicle technology  

Personnel working in the commercial vehicle technology or supply industry who are assigned to a new work area

Cost planners and logistics companies

The Author
Dr. Michael Hilgers is currently director of the testing center at BFDA and Director for entire vehicle testing for the Mercedes-Benz Business Unit in BFDA. BFDA is a joint venture in China between Daimler Truck and Foton. Before thathe was head of a CAE department in Commercial Vehicle Development at Mercedes-Benz Trucks and he headed a department for vehicle Mechatronics at Daimler in Germany.