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[Amnesiac]

This book just came out and it is pretty insightful for those interested in designing roller coasters. Here's the description:

Have 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. Coasters 101: An Engineering Guide to Roller Coaster Design examines the numerous diverse aspects of roller coaster engineering, including some of the mathematical formulas and engineering concepts used.

A few of the topics covered include:

• Design Software and Computer Technology
• Project Management
• Wheel Design and Material Selection
• Track Fabrication Techniques
• Daily Inspections and Preventive Maintenance
• Amusement Industry Safety Standards
• Career Advice
• And much more!

This is an e-book only but you should be able to download a free e-book reader for your PC if you don't have a Kindle.

[Amnesiac]

The paperback version of Coasters 101 is now available! Click here to order.

To check out a preview of the book before ordering click here.

[SuperTKDKid]

This book looks really good. When I get a Kindle I will buy this.

[Knexrule11]

Did you make the book?

[SuperTKDKid]

Nope.^ It was written by some dude.

[Knexrule11]

^ His SSC name is Nick, the Authors name is also Nick. So I'm guessing they are the same Nick. This seems like a very intersting book Nick!

[Amnesiac]

Yes, I did write and research it. Check out a free preview here.

[Knexrule11]

It seems really well written! I've read quite a few amusement parks, and this one seems on the well written end of these books.

[Old_Hag]

I agree, I'm actually thinking about buying a copy.

[TheRandomGuy]

This looks like a very good book.

[Amnesiac]

I recently made an appearance on the Omega Tau podcast. We discuss some of the engineering aspects that go into coaster design. We cover accelerations, speed control, banking as well as various kinds of lifts and other launch systems. Listen to the podcast here.