Physics for Gearheads: Bentley Publ. Textbook for Enthusiasts & Engineers

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Bentley Publishing's textbook, "Physics for Gearheads," is specifically designed for automotive engineers and car enthusiasts, providing a comprehensive overview of physics principles applicable to vehicle dynamics. The book features well-organized chapters with colorful subheadings, key concepts, and numerous diagrams, making it accessible for early engineering undergraduates and advanced high school students. Additionally, it serves as a valuable reference for experienced engineers. Key chapters include Kinematics, Dynamics, Energy, and Statics, each covering both basic concepts and practical applications.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of physics principles
  • Familiarity with automotive engineering concepts
  • Knowledge of vehicle dynamics
  • Ability to interpret diagrams and formulas
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore advanced topics in vehicle dynamics
  • Research kinematics applications in automotive design
  • Study energy transfer and power applications in vehicles
  • Learn about statics and quasi-statics in engineering contexts
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This discussion is beneficial for automotive engineers, car enthusiasts, educators in physics, and anyone interested in applying physics principles to vehicle dynamics and engineering design.

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Bentley Publishing was kind enough to send PF a copy of https://www.amazon.com/dp/0837616158/?tag=pfamazon01-20.

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This is a textbook literally geared towards the automotive engineer and car enthusiast.

The text is extremely well laid out with colorful chapter subheadings, key concepts, formula highlights and plenty of diagrams. The level of the text would be appropriate for early engineering undergrads however an advanced high school student could easily go through the book. Advanced engineers could also use this as a very handy reference for vehicle dynamics.

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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Thanks to Physics Forums for having my book in your contest! I'd be glad to field any questions about what's different about it, what it covers, etc.

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