Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements
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Author: Richard S. Figliola, Donald E. Beasley
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.15P
A race engine shop has just completed two engines of the same design. How might you, the team engineer, determine which engine would perform better for an upcoming race (a) based on a test stand data (engine dynamometer) and (b) based on race track data? Describe some measurements that you feel might be useful, and explain how you might use that information. Discuss possible differences between the two tests and how these might influence the interpretation of the results.
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