{"product_id":"formula-1-technology-steve-rendle-9781910505731","title":"Formula 1 Technology: The Engineering Explained","description":"This book explains how modern Formula 1 cars work and demystifies the extraordinary technology they contain. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e By meticulously dissecting an F1 car into its constituent components, the author describes the design, engineering and function of every element, enabling the reader to develop a full understanding of how it all comes together to form a competitive package. The text is expertly written to satisfy both the engineering-minded reader as well as any enthusiast of the sport who wants to delve deeper, and supplemented by a superb range of close-up photographs, technical illustrations and diagrams. \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chassis: design and manufacture; survival cell, fuel tank, impact structures, stiffness. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Aerodynamics: principles, front and rear wings, turning vanes, sidepods, floor, wheels and their effect, brake ducts, suspension components, diffuser, Drag Reduction System (DRS). \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Suspension, steering and brakes: suspension layout, geometry and adjustments; steering wheel, column and geometry; brake hydraulics, brake-by-wire system, discs, calipers, pads and cooling. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Power unit: the hybrid era, Internal Combustion Engine (ICE), Energy Recovery System (ERS), fuel. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Transmission: clutch, gearbox, differential, driveshafts. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Electronics: starting system, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), sensors, radio and data communications, cockpit display, cameras. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And more: wheels and tyres; hydraulic system; safety equipment; cockpit controls. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Chapters about car design and set-up. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Use of analysis and simulation techniques such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD), wind-tunnel testing and rig testing. All F1 fans will find this book a deeply rewarding companion to enhance their appreciation of the sport. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e All F1 fans will find this book a deeply rewarding companion to enhance their appreciation of the sport.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Steve Rendle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1910505730\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781910505731\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Evro Publishing Limited\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/13\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 332\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.90h x 9.20w x 1.00d","brand":"Steve Rendle","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":50593351794943,"sku":"9781910505731","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/formula-1-technology-steve-rendle-9781910505731","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}