Outside the research lab. Physics in vintage and modern transport / Volume 2
Physics Vehicles
IOP Publishing
2018
EISBN 9781643272702
1. Introduction.
2. Chip off the old block--electrical systems and electronics in steam and historic diesel locomotives.
2.1. Introduction.
2.2. On-board a 21st century steam locomotive.
2.3. Electronics on-board a heritage steam locomotive.
2.4. Keeping a 1960s diesel shunter on track.
2.5. The electrical system for a vintage railroad observation car
3. Driving force--the physics of sports cars.
3.1. Introduction.
3.2. Designing and creating a track day car.
3.3. Materials used in supercars
4. Hitting the road--physics and technology in vintage buses.
4.1. Introduction.
4.2. Horse-drawn buses.
4.3. Restoring a vintage diesel bus.
This book explores the physics and technology inherent to preserving and restoring old forms of transport as well as creating modern transport for today and for our future needs. This book provides readers with interesting insight into some of the diverse applications for physics outside of research laboratories. It also covers several different aspects of transport, ranging from the restoration of vintage buses to the materials used in the latest supercars.
2. Chip off the old block--electrical systems and electronics in steam and historic diesel locomotives.
2.1. Introduction.
2.2. On-board a 21st century steam locomotive.
2.3. Electronics on-board a heritage steam locomotive.
2.4. Keeping a 1960s diesel shunter on track.
2.5. The electrical system for a vintage railroad observation car
3. Driving force--the physics of sports cars.
3.1. Introduction.
3.2. Designing and creating a track day car.
3.3. Materials used in supercars
4. Hitting the road--physics and technology in vintage buses.
4.1. Introduction.
4.2. Horse-drawn buses.
4.3. Restoring a vintage diesel bus.
This book explores the physics and technology inherent to preserving and restoring old forms of transport as well as creating modern transport for today and for our future needs. This book provides readers with interesting insight into some of the diverse applications for physics outside of research laboratories. It also covers several different aspects of transport, ranging from the restoration of vintage buses to the materials used in the latest supercars.
