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Mécanique de véhicules lourds (4e édition)

This best-selling heavy-duty vehicle maintenance and repair book in French covers all the important topics such as powertrains, steering, suspension, brakes and more.

The book covers new topics such as truck hydraulics in a user-friendly way.
The topic of transmissions and transmissions reflects the latest technological developments. Among other things, there is an up-to-date chapter on electronic transmissions and automated transmissions, which includes the latest Meritor and Mercedes-Benz components.

Table of Contents:
1 - Preventative Maintenance Schedule
2 - Electronic Circuit Inspection and Repair
3 - Clutches
4 - Manual Transmission
5 - Manual Transmission Maintenance
6 - Torque Converter
7 - Automatic Transmissions
8 - Automated Manual Transmissions
9 - Allison Electronic Transmission
10 - Drive Shaft
11 - Differentials
12 - Differential Maintenance and Repair
13 - Steering and Alignment
14 - Suspension Systems
15 - Wheels and Tires
16 - Air Brake Systems
17 - ABS and EBS
18 - Air Brake Maintenance
19 - Chassis Frame
20 - Heavy Vehicle Trailers
21 - Fifth Wheel and Coupling Systems
22 - Hydraulic Brake System and Brake System pneumatically controlled hydraulic
23 - Ventilation, heating and air conditioning systems.

Product details

Author:	Sean Bennett, Ian Andrew Norman
Details:	1004 pages, 27.5 x 21.5 x 3.5 cm / 10.8 x 8.5 x 1.38 in, paperback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Éditions Reynald Goulet (CDN, 2020)
ISBN:	9782893774091

Moteurs et systèmes d'injection diesels de véhicules lourds

This book deals with diesel engines used in heavy-duty on-road vehicles and construction equipment.
It is intended for entry-level students as it provides a useful reference for the experienced mechanic.

Table of Contents:
1 - Basic Principles of the Internal Combustion Engine
2 - History of the Internal Combustion Engine
3 - Power
4 - Powertrain Engine Components
5 - Cylinder Block Components
6 - Engine Lubrication System
7 - Cooling Systems
8 - Engine Air Supply
9 - Engine Brake
10 - Diesel Fuel
11 - Fuel Delivery Systems
12 - Principles of Hydromechanical Injection
13 - Hydraulically Actuated Injection Nozzles
14 - Orifice and Propeller Injection Pumps
15 - Detroit Diesel Mechanical Injectors
16 - Rotary Distributor Pumps
17 - Governors
18 - Alternative Fuels
19 - Vehicle Computer Systems
20 - Bosch Electronic Rotary Distributor Pump and Common Rail System
21 - Detroit Diesel Electronic Control (DDEC) System
22 - Caterpillar ADEM and Volvo Vectro EUI Systems
23 - Caterpillar and International Truck HEUI Systems
24 - Pollutant Emissions.

Product details

Author:	Sean Bennett
Details:	462 pages, 27.5 x 22 x 2.4 cm / 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.94 in, paperback
Illustrations:	profusely illustrated
Publisher:	Éditions Reynald Goulet (CDN, 2018)
ISBN:	9782893774060

Fachkunde Nutzfahrzeugtechnik

This work is divided into 16 chapters. The book is intended to serve as a reference work for journeymen, masters and technicians in the automotive trade and professional drivers as well as students of automotive technology, to obtain information and to supplement their specialist knowledge. The work is intended to enable anyone interested in automotive technology to expand their specialist knowledge through self-study.

The selected learning content is aimed at both the job profile of the automotive mechatronics technician with a focus on commercial vehicle technology and the job profile of the professional driver.

The book's main focus is on:
- the classification of commercial vehicles, dimensions and weights of commercial vehicles
- vehicle structure including trailer and fifth wheel couplings
- chassis including central lubrication
- compressed air brake systems including electronically controlled braking systems (EBS), continuous braking systems including retarders
- diesel engines including mixture preparation, pollutant reduction/exhaust gas aftertreatment including diesel particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
- alternative drives including natural gas drives
- drive train including commercial vehicle transmissions
- electrical system including data bus systems, data and control devices
- driver assistance, safety and comfort systems
- additional equipment including tail lifts
- vehicle recovery
- statutory inspections including safety inspections
- English technical terms.

From the wealth of material, the subject areas were selected in terms of scope and content so that they meet the requirements of the reorganization according to learning fields. When it comes to the fundamentals of automotive engineering, the work builds on the specialist knowledge of automotive engineering.

Product details

Details:	352 pages, 24 x 17 x 1.7 cm / 9 x 6.7 x 0.67 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous photos and drawings in colour
Publisher:	Europa-Lehrmittel (D, 2015)
ISBN:	9783808523711

Das große Buch der Lkw-Technik

The diversity of truck technology at a glance: The development of the truck, including its engines and chassis, driver's cabs and trailers, is described in this overview - from the beginnings to the present day.

Commercial vehicle expert Erich Hoepke uses text and images to illustrate how almost every challenge of modern freight transport has been solved technically: various transport tasks, but also the safety aspect and the design of the driver's cab as the driver's workplace. This unique book is rounded off with a look at technical innovations in the near future.

Product details

Author:	Erich Hoepke
Details:	280 pages, 24.5 x 17.5 x 2.2 cm / 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.87 in, hardback
Illustrations:	230 photos and drawings
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2022)
ISBN:	9783613044128