Preface; Acknowledgements; Contents; About the Editors; Design; 1 Investigation of Rolling Element Bearings Using Time Domain Features; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Bearing Test Device; 3 Description of Investigation; 4 Analysis of Measurements; 5 Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; 2 Truck Floor Design for Minimum Mass and Cost Using Different Materials; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Load Cases; 2.1 Loads in the Horizontal Floor Position; 2.2 Loads on the Distorted Floor; 3 Geometric Characteristics of Cross Members; 4 Design Constraints

4.1 Constraints on Fatigue Stress Range for the Horizontal Floor Position4.2 Constraint on Fatigue Stress Range for the Distorted Floor Position; 4.3 Constraints on Local Buckling of Profiles; 4.4 Fabrication Constraints: Size Limitations; 5 Optimization Characteristics and Results; 6 Mass Savings; 7 Cost Savings; 8 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; 3 Theoretical and Parametric Investigation of an Automobile Radiator; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Calculation of the Automotive Radiator-Theorems; 2.1 Theorem of Fábry; 2.2 Theorem of Perry; 2.3 Cengel's Theorem

3 Comparisons of the Theorem's Results4 Sensitivity Analysis, Optimization; 4.1 Preliminary Calculations; 4.2 Effect of the Radiator Width; 5 Summary; Acknowledgements; References; 4 Past and Present: Teaching and Research in Vehicle Engines at the University of Miskolc; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 In the Beginning; 3 Nowadays; Acknowledgements; References; 5 Alternating Current Hydraulic Drive the Possibility of Applying in the Automotive Industry; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 The Synchronous Alternating-Current Hydraulic Drive (S-ACH); 3 Measurement; 4 Conclusion; References

6 Comparative Destructive and Non-Destructive Residual Stress Measuring Methods for Steering Rack Bar Semi-ProductAbstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Experimental; 3 Results and Discussion; 3.1 Residual Stress States; 3.2 Stress Asymmetry; 4 Summary; Acknowledgements; References; 7 Dynamical Modelling of Vehicle's Maneuvering; Abstract; 1 Introduction; 2 Dynamics of Vehicle's Movement; 3 Equations of Dynamical Model; 4 Simulation Results; 4.1 Overtaking; 4.2 Turning in Left Direction; 5 Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References

8 Developing a Rotary Internal Combustion Engine Characterised by High Speed OperationAbstract; 1 Introduction; 2 The Suggested New Internal Combustion Engine; 2.1 The Build-up of the Motor; 2.2 The Working of the Motor; 3 Positive and Negative Properties of the Engine; 3.1 Cost; 3.2 Efficiency; 3.3 Noise; 3.4 Properties Resulting in High Speed Operation; 3.5 Disadvantages; 4 Manufacturing Considerations; 4.1 Analyzing the Grinding Possibilities; 5 Summary; Acknowledgements; References; 9 Simulation Methods in the Vehicle Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH); Abstract; 1 Introduction