TY - BOOK ID - 77907707 TI - Tyre compounding for improved performance PY - 2002 SN - 1281774766 9786611774769 1859574165 9781859574164 9781859573068 1859573061 PB - Shawbury, U.K. : Rapra Technology Ltd., DB - UniCat KW - Tires KW - Rubber chemicals. KW - Chemicals, Rubber KW - Rubber auxiliaries KW - Rubber chemistry KW - Design. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:77907707 AB - This is an overview of the factors tyre compounders and engineers must consider when developing compounds for tyres, to meet the demanding performance requirements of the 21st Century. It provides an excellent introduction to a complex subject, but will be of interest to the tyre and automotive industries as it covers the latest developments and future prospects for tyres and tyre compounds, and is well referenced. Tyres must support the load of the vehicle; transmit the driving, braking and cornering forces from the vehicle in all weather conditions; envelop obstacles in the road without detr ER -