{"product_id":"coasters-101-an-engineers-guide-to-roller-coaster-design-paperback","title":"Coasters 101: An Engineer's Guide to Roller Coaster Design - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNick Weisenberger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e***NEW EDITION RELEASED OCTOBER 2022!***\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHave you ever wondered what it takes to design and build a roller coaster? At last, there's a book that shows you. A mix of engineering and art, roller coasters are complex three-dimensional puzzles consisting of thousands of individual parts. Designers spend countless hours creating and tweaking ride paths to push the envelope of exhilaration, all while maintaining the highest safety standards. \u003ci\u003eCoasters 101: An Engineering Guide to Roller Coaster Design\u003c\/i\u003e examines the numerous diverse aspects of roller coaster engineering, including some of the mathematical formulas and engineering concepts used. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA few of the many topics covered include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoller coaster history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefining wood versus steel roller coasters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat software roller coaster designers use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoller coaster physics and formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProject management and construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheel design and material selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack fabrication techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily inspections and preventive maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmusement industry safety standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCareer advice to help you become a roller coaster engineer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis technical guide is the most detailed roller coaster design book to date and will take you through the entire process, from concept to creation. A must read for every enthusiast and aspiring roller coaster engineer! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew 5th Edition Updates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA roller coaster on a cruise ship?! How the SPIKE coaster works\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour times a roller coaster saved a life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Universal's Donkey Kong coasters will appear to jump the tracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy are roller coasters removed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e60 pages of new content and improved explanations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore images and diagrams!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThere are three versions of Coasters 101: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKindle: color pictures, automatic updates when a new edition is released\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback: black and white images to keep costs down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover: full color images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNick Weisenberger is the author of several travel and theme park related books including\u003cb\u003e The 50 Most \u003ci\u003eUnique\u003c\/i\u003e Roller Coasters Ever Buil\u003c\/b\u003et and\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteam Trains and Monorails: The Best of America's Theme Parks\u003c\/b\u003e. Catch him on the \u003cb\u003eCoaster101 Podcast\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNick Weisenberger graduated from the University of Toledo, in Toledo, Ohio, with a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. One of his favorite activities is visiting amusement parks. You can read more about his adventures at www.coaster101.com. Nick currently works as an engineer and resides with his wife near Columbus, Ohio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 07, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45665236680748,"sku":"9781468013559","price":35.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0954\/5772\/files\/f177BSurof9781468013559.webp?v=1781609700","url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/coasters-101-an-engineers-guide-to-roller-coaster-design-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}