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April 2008 - SAE International Publishes English Translation of Brake Handbook
SAE International is publishing the first English translation of a
landmark German book on brake technology.
Edited by Bert Breuer and Karlheinz Bill, Brake Technology Handbook is a
comprehensive reference guide on brakes and brake systems. The book
covers the engineering fundamentals, requirements, design, construction,
components and functions of brakes for vehicles in the automotive,
commercial vehicle, off-highway, motorsports and aerospace industries.
Subjects covered include:
Featuring contributions from more than 75 braking experts, Brake
Technology Handbook is a resource for engineers, technicians,
researchers and students.
The list price of this 500-plus hardcover book is $119.95; SAE members
can purchase it for $95.96. For more information, please visit
http://www.sae.org/technical/books/R-375.
Breuer is a professor emeritus of the Darmstadt University of
Technology, where he was director of the automotive engineering
department.
Bill is a professor in the automotive
department at the Berlin University of Applied Science.
Source: Society of Automotive
Engineers Press Release