design and construction

A beginner's guide to using the LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0 to build and program functional robotics systems, featuring step-by-step tutorials, fifty sample programs, detailed building instructions to create a series of eight robots, and more.

Provides step-by-step instructions, schematics, and construction details for building and programming projects with the Arduino microcontroller.

Explains how to build a small budget recording studio from scratch, featuring twelve studio designs and covering materials and equipment, frequency response and reverberation time, mathematical formulas and key scientific principles, and more.

An illustrated introduction to the structure and purpose of bridges that examines the history and types of bridges from around the world and the concepts of bridge design, materials, and engineering techniques.

Explores the manufacturing processes that steel undergoes to become a bicycle. Includes a glossary and list of further resources.

Explores the manufacturing processes that a sheet of leather undergoes to become a football. Includes a glossary and list of further resources.

Owning a supercar is the ambition of most young boys but achieving the dream becomes a reality for only a small minority given the cost of these magnificent creatures and the small numbers that are manufactured. Sometimes, though, the limited production runs will preclude even the wealthiest of motoring enthusiasts from acquiring their dream car. Yet, the fact that these thoroughbreds are beyond the financial reach of the majority does not stop the drooling. Posters adorn bedroom walls, clips on social media websites are devoured with an insatiable hunger, and the occasional sighting on the roads provides instant excitement. The supercar has experienced an evolutionary journey, with companies exploring the application of race-derived engineering, aerodynamic styling, and hybrid technology. The engineering development of added aesthetic value and impressive track specifications have played a huge role in the automotive market of supercars, both beneath the hood and on the exterior. Regardless of whether you would be able to push these supercars to the limit on the roads, they are still considered objects of beauty and are held in esteem for the precision engineering and dynamic styling that goes into their construction. This publication profiles some of the most inspired and desired supercars the automotive industry has ever seen.

Few car manufacturers can boast such a rich history that demonstrates the clear path of evolution of their success. For Porsche, they are able to claim the title of being the largest sports car producer in the world, possess an enviable sporting heritage, and be creator to one of automotive history's most iconic cars – the legendary 911. This book explores the foundation of the company, delves into the history of Porsche and their contribution to Germany’s war effort during the Second World War, and uncovers their brief foray in the field of agricultural vehicles.In 1963 the 911 made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the start of an epic journey of one of automotive history's most renowned vehicles. For five decades it has been the most significant development within the Porsche brand, becoming an iconic sports car that has continued to raise the benchmark for performance and desirability in the automotive industry. Few companies can boast such a remarkable vehicle that has continued to evolve throughout its lifetime. Porsche are not been content to rest upon their laurels however and have consolidated their position as class leader in the 21st Century. The Porsche 918 is an important car, as not only does it secure the future of Porsche, it heralds the direction for all sports car manufacturers.

The Harley-Davidson has risen from inauspicious beginnings to become what has been described as the "most inspirational brand ever" and an American icon that is instantly recognizable across the globe. Childhood friends William S Harley and Arthur Davidson founded the company in 1903 and created the first Harley-Davidson in a wooden garden shed with the words "Harley-Davidson Motor Company" crudely scrawled on the door. It wasn't long, though, before their production numbers increased and they built their first factory. By the end of World War I, Harley-Davidson was the biggest motorcycle factory in the world and could boast nearly 2,000 dealerships worldwide. Hop on as we journey through the Harley-Davidson story, detailing the ups and downs of the 20th Century and their ambitions for the new millennium.

Ferraris are best known for their sleek, stunning and curvaceous design, eye-watering price tag and standard rosso corsa (race red) paintwork. From the very first Ferrari – the 1947 Tipo 125 S racing sports car – through to the most recent 2013 LaFerrari mild hybrid limited edition road car, Ferrari have continued to astound enthusiasts and critics alike with their evolutionary performance road vehicles and unrivaled Formula 1 racing pedigree.Yet, motoring history might have been so different – Enzo Ferrari was a reluctant manufacturer in that he initially built and sold production vehicles purely to fund his Scuderia Ferrari racing team. For every success on the track, though, came a wave of innovation to be applied to their production cars. The F1 gearbox was one of the most important technological transfers from racing car to grand tour and was quickly followed by traction control.The next generation of Ferraris are set to be turbocharged as strict consumption and emission regulations will affect the future of engineering. The agenda includes more special editions, tailor-made varieties, and one-off models although their core business will still lie in the GT road car market.