Motor Vehicle Dynamics (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Students:
- know the basics dynamics
- know the vehicle linear and horizontal dynamics
- know tire contact theory
- know acceleration and deceleration force effects
- know the basics of aerodynamics.

Content (course unit)

The course covers the road and the tire contact during acceleration and braking, evasive maneuvers, performance and consumption calculations, forces, traction resistances and wheel power measurement, industrial vehicle special dynamics, aerodynamics and acoustics of the vehicle.

Location and time

The course will be in periods 1 and 2 according to schedule.

Exam schedules

There will be one or two examinations. It depends on the execution and will be told when the course is beginning. The abandoned examination can be done again in next two general examination event after the course has finished.

Evaluation methods and criteria

The grade will be determined by:
- dynamics 25 %
- tractive force / speed diagram 30 %
- braking balance exercise 15 %
- driving dynamics examination 30 %,

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

The course consist of lectures, exercises and exams.

Learning materials

Course literature consist of teacher material and Automotive Handbook by Bosch.

Student workload

There will be 72 hours of lectures or exercises and 61 hours of student personal work.

Content scheduling

The course consists: dynamics, theory of tyre, driving resistants, acceleration, fuel economy, braking, driving stability, data collection, acoustics.

Completion alternatives

There is no alternative way to accomplish the course.

Practical training and working life cooperation

There will be no co-operation between the course and working life.

International connections

There will be no co-operation between the course and international connections.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Some of exercises or examinations are abandoned.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Can recognise components and systems of a car. Can calculate components, but can't explain choices. Can work in a group and recognise interaction skills. Can recognise automotive way of acting.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Can analyze components and systems of a car and compare then. Can calculate components and explain choices. Can work responsible in a group and is ready to improve interaction skills.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Understand all-round components and systems of a car. Can calculate components in a specific car and create new solution. Can work responsibly, flexibly and constructively in a group. Is ready to improve own and group interaction skills.