ECTS - Vehicle Dynamics
Vehicle Dynamics (AE435) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Vehicle Dynamics | AE435 | 7. Semester | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| MECE204 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Drill and Practice, Problem Solving. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | Vehicle dynamic is one of the important subjects in Automotive Engineering in worldwide. Although road vehicles can be classified into various types based on different purposes, such as the single vehicle, sedan, passenger car, truck and special purpose vehicle, it is the rubber single tire, single axle, four-wheel vehicle that defines the study object of this course. Based on this case, the traction and brake, ride and handling dynamics theory, as well as theory and design of vehicle control system are presented. Students thus learn about the fundamental theory of vehicle dynamics, vehicle performance as well as related tests and regulations. It is also an important goal to instruct them in the application of the dynamic modeling and analysis approach in vehicle design. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Engine characteristics and drive line components, tire and wheel fundamentals; tractive effort and resistances to motion; maximum speed and acceleration performance; clutch dynamics, torque converter characteristics, braking dynamics and performance; gradeability, steering dynamics, suspension mechanisms, planar dynamics of vehicles, and roll dynamics. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Analysis of the power train I | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 2 | Calculation of dynamic wheel loads | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 3 | Analysis of the power train II | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 4 | Brake system design | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 5 | Modeling road loads | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 6 | Vehicle ride performance | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 7 | Steady-state cornering | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 8 | Suspension systems analysis I | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 9 | Suspension systems analysis II | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 10 | Steering system performance | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 11 | Computer Modeling and Analysis Part I | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 12 | Computer Modeling and Analysis Part II | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 13 | Vehicle control systems I | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
| 14 | Vehicle control systems II | Lecture notes and presentations uploaded to the Moodle’s pages |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. 1. Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, T. Gillespie, SAE Press, 1996. |
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| 2. 2. Jazar, R.N., “Vehicle Dynamics”, 2nd Edition, Springer, 2014. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | 5 | 20 |
| Homework Assignments | 2 | 20 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 25 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Toplam | 9 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 65 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2 | The ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 3 | The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 4 | The ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; the ability to use information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. | |||||
| 6 | The ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; the ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | (a) Sözlü ve yazılı etkin iletişim kurma becerisi; etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi. (b) En az bir yabancı dil bilgisi; bu yabancı dilde etkin rapor yazma ve yazılı raporları anlama, tasarım ve üretim raporları hazırlayabilme, etkin sunum yapabilme, açık ve anlaşılır talimat verme ve alma becerisi. | |||||
| 8 | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously. | |||||
| 9 | Acting in conformity with the ethical principles; professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications. | |||||
| 10 | Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices. | X | ||||
| 12 | (a) Knowledge of (i) fluid mechanics, (ii) heat transfer, (iii) manufacturing process, (iv) electronics and control, (v) vehicle components design, (vi) vehicle dynamics, (vii) vehicle propulsion/drive and power systems, (viii) technical laws and regulations in automotive engineering field, and (ix) vehicle verification tests. (b) The ability to merge and apply these knowledge in solving multi-disciplinary automotive problems. | X | ||||
| 13 | The ability to make use of theoretical, experimental, and simulation methods, and computer aided design techniques in automotive engineering field. | |||||
| 14 | The ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | |||
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | |||
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | |||
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | |||
| Total Workload | 0 | ||