Have you ever wondered why some cars are faster and more efficient than others? Well, it all comes down to something called automotive aerodynamics. The field of automotive aerodynamics involves examining the airflow around a vehicle. The goal is to diminish drag and wind noise and avoid unintended lift forces contributing to aerodynamic instability, particularly…
The automotive body structure is one the main and most important components of a modern automobile. This system serves as the cohesive link for all other subsystems. It accommodates the drivetrain and primarily providing support and protection for passengers and cargo. A robust body structure is imperative to withstand loads, and pressure, and effectively unify…
Background of Market Segment and Benchmark Vehicles: The vehicle segment which was selected to review during this project was the two-seater luxury sports car. This vehicle is usually purchased by people who are well off financially and are over the age of 50. On average the household income of an individual who is purchasing a…
Have you ever wondered how an automotive suspension system is designed? From ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) to locomotives to modern passenger automobiles most types of vehicles that move people from one place to another rely on a suspension system to improve ride quality and comfort. There are a few common types of automotive suspension systems such…
The expansion plans of Acme Granite, Stone & Brick call for the company to add capacity for a new product in 5 years. The company wants to have $360,000 available before it announces the product. If the company sets aside $55,000 now and $90,000 in year 2, what uniform annual amount will it have to…
For the cash flows below, find the value of x that makes the equivalent annual worth in years 1 through 7 equal to $300 per year. Use an interest rate of 10% per year. Show solutions ( a ) by hand and ( b ) using the Goal Seek tool. Sample problems and notes are…
Costs associated with the manufacture of miniature high-sensitivity piezoresistive pressure transducers are $73,000 per year. A clever industrial engineer found that by spending $16,000 now to reconfigure the production line and reprogram two of the robotic arms, the cost will go down to $58,000 next year and $52,000 in years 2 through 5. Using an…
The net cash flow associated with the development and sale of a new product is shown. Determine thepresent worth at an interest rate of 12% per year. The cash fl ow is in $1000 units. Show ( a ) hand and( b ) spreadsheet solutions. Sample problems and notes are based on the following textbook:…
Civil engineering consulting firms that provide services to outlying communities are vulnerable to a number of factors that affect the financial condition of the communities, such as bond issues and realestate developments. A small consulting firm entered into a fixed-price contract with a large developer, resulting in a stable income of $260,000 per year in…
If you are able to save $5000 in year 1, $5150 in year 2, and amounts increasing by 3% each year through year 20, the amount you will have at the end of year 20 at 10% per year interest is closest to: (a) $60,810(b) $102,250(c) $351,500(d) Over $410,000 Sample problems and notes are based…