Heavy Truck Ride
Author : Thomas D. Gillespie
Publisher :
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 20,99 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Trucks
ISBN : 9780898838282
Author : Thomas D. Gillespie
Publisher :
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 20,99 MB
Release : 1985
Category : Trucks
ISBN : 9780898838282
Author : Steve Viscelli
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 285 pages
File Size : 43,96 MB
Release : 2016-04-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0520962710
Long-haul trucks have been described as sweatshops on wheels. The typical long-haul trucker works the equivalent of two full-time jobs, often for little more than minimum wage. But it wasn’t always this way. Trucking used to be one of the best working-class jobs in the United States. The Big Rig explains how this massive degradation in the quality of work has occurred, and how companies achieve a compliant and dedicated workforce despite it. Drawing on more than 100 in-depth interviews and years of extensive observation, including six months training and working as a long-haul trucker, Viscelli explains in detail how labor is recruited, trained, and used in the industry. He then shows how inexperienced workers are convinced to lease a truck and to work as independent contractors. He explains how deregulation and collective action by employers transformed trucking’s labor markets--once dominated by the largest and most powerful union in US history--into an important example of the costs of contemporary labor markets for workers and the general public.
Author : Emanuele Guglielmino
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 30,52 MB
Release : 2008-05-27
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1848002319
Semi-active Suspension Control provides an overview of vehicle ride control employing smart semi-active damping systems. These systems are able to tune the amount of damping in response to measured vehicle-ride and handling indicators. Two physically different dampers (magnetorheological and controlled-friction) are analysed from the perspectives of mechatronics and control. Ride comfort, road holding, road damage and human-body modelling are studied. Mathematical modelling is balanced by a large and detailed section on experimental implementation, where a variety of automotive applications are described offering a well-rounded view. The implementation of control algorithms with regard to real-life engineering constraints is emphasised. The applications described include semi-active suspensions for a saloon car, seat suspensions for vehicles not equipped with a primary suspension, and control of heavy-vehicle dynamic-tyre loads to reduce road damage and improve handling.
Author :
Publisher : Voyageur Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 16,82 MB
Release : 2005-07
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780896587373
9 x 12 160 pgs 225 color & b&w photos & artwork index
Author : University of Michigan. Engineering Summer Conferences
Publisher :
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 15,22 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Trucks
ISBN :
Author : Heavy D
Publisher : Gallery Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 13,53 MB
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1982169591
Feel like somebody hit the brakes on your Diesel Brothers cravings? Discover how you can keep the gas going with this rip-roaring ride behind the scenes of Discovery Channel's popular series Diesel Brothers. In the world of monster trucks, no one builds bigger and more extreme rides—and has more fun in the process—than Heavy D, Diesel Dave, and their crew at DieselSellerz. Their larger-than-life creations and awesome truck giveaways are legendary, but for those less fortunate who haven’t had the opportunity to experience a Bros’ souped-up truck, this thrill-ride of a book is the next best thing. Learn the epic and inspirational stories behind Heavy D and Diesel Dave’s business and personal lives, from the guys’ first meeting, to their early adventures building DieselSellerz, to their successful business venture with Redbeard, Muscle, and the rest of the fearless staff. In addition to learning about the Bros’ two-year Mormon missions, humble beginnings, and world travels, you’ll also get the unforgettable details of their hilarious, most well-known pranks, and the remarkable stories behind the personalities that have made Diesel Brothers one of the fastest growing and most popular reality TV shows. But wait—there’s more! The book is chock full of essential advice for anyone who’d like to get in on the action. Whether you’re a die-hard monster truck fan or just looking for inspiration to upgrade that piece of junk in your garage, Heavy D and his crew are here to show you how it’s done. You’ll learn how to find the best bargain in the junkyard, how to play hardball with tough-talking dealers, and how to turn that sad sack heap of parts into a badass diesel vehicle. What are you waiting for? Get out there and let diesel freedom ring!
Author : Thomas Gillespie
Publisher : SAE International
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 50,74 MB
Release : 2021-04-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1468601768
A world-recognized expert in the science of vehicle dynamics, Dr. Thomas Gillespie has created an ideal reference book that has been used by engineers for 30 years, ranging from an introduction to the subject at the university level to a common sight on the desks of engineers throughout the world. As with the original printing, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Revised Edition, strives to find a middle ground by balancing the need to provide detailed conceptual explanations of the engineering principles involved in the dynamics of ground vehicles with equations and example problems that clearly and concisely demonstrate how to apply such principles. A study of this book will ensure that the reader comes away with a solid foundation and is prepared to discuss the subject in detail. Ideal as much for a first course in vehicle dynamics as it is a professional reference, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Revised Edition, maintains the tradition of the original by being easy to read and while receiving updates throughout in the form of modernized graphics and improved readability. Inasmuch as the first edition proved to be so popular, the Revised Edition intends to carry on that tradition for a new generation of engineers.
Author : Thomas D. Gillespie
Publisher : Transportation Research Board
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 14,36 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309053518
Author : Skye Silver
Publisher : Barefoot Books
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 10,20 MB
Release : 2019-02-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1782856129
Dump Truck Daisy and her construction vehicle crew are on a secret nighttime mission — build a playground before sunrise! Detailed endnotes provide additional information about construction vehicles and inclusive playgrounds. Vibrant artwork and a catchy disco tune and animation make this a stellar choice for any child who is fascinated by construction vehicles.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 10,25 MB
Release : 1961
Category : Trucks
ISBN :