THE OPTIMIZATION OF AN EXTREMELY LIGHT CAST ALUMINUM WHEEL RIM

It is noted how rounded surfaces which reduce wind resistance, and low vehicle weight lower fuel consumption. In the search for lightweight wheel which was both safe and durable, an aluminum wheel manufactured by low-pressure die casting was considesred appropriate. This article describes the mechanics of such a wheel.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Inderscience Enterprises Limited

  World Trade Center Building, 110 Avenue Louis Casai
  Geneva,   Switzerland 
• Authors:
  • Reipert, R
• Publication Date: 1985-7

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 509-513
• Serial:
  • International Journal of Vehicle Design
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue Number: 4/5
  • Publisher: Inderscience Enterprises Limited
  • ISSN: 1477-5360
  • Serial URL: http://www.inderscience.com/jhome.php?jcode=IJVD

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Fuel consumption; Highway safety; Vehicle performance; Vehicle weight; Wheels; Wind
• Subject Areas: Energy; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00495754
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-039 648
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Jul 31 1990 12:00AM