AEN353 Vehicle Dynamics

4 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 5. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING PR. (ENGLISH)
Code AEN353
Name Vehicle Dynamics
Term 2017-2018 Academic Year
Semester 5. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 4 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language İngilizce
Level Üniversite Dersi
Type Normal
Label C Compulsory
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. ALİ KESKİN
Course Instructor Prof. Dr. MUSTAFA ÖZCANLI (Güz) (A Group) (Ins. in Charge)


Course Goal / Objective

This course aims to teach design of vehicles, vehicle dynamics, categorization of vehicles, forces acting on the vehicle, vehicle characteristics, vehicle energy conversion, engines types and classifications, heat and work, efficiency, engine power torque and efficiency curves, transmission system, driveline dynamics, volumetric, thermal, and mechanical efficiencies, aerodynamic loads on vehicles, suspension systems, lagrange method for determination of equations of motion, Matlab/Simulink modelling of systems, A quarter car model, half car and body roll mode, full car vibrating model, steering kinematics, modelling and control of vehicle systems for dynamic motion analysis

Course Content

Ability to understand Design of Vehicles, Vehicle dynamics, Categorization of Vehicles, Forces acting on the vehicle, Vehicle Characteristics, Vehicle Energy Conversion, Engines types and classifications, Heat and work, Efficiency, Engine power torque and efficiency curves, Transmission system, Driveline Dynamics, Volumetric, thermal, and mechanical efficiencies, Aerodynamic loads on vehicles, Suspension systems, Lagrange Method for determination of equations of motion, Matlab/Simulink modelling of systems, A quarter car model, Half Car and Body Roll Mode, Full Car Vibrating Model, Steering Kinematics, Modelling and Control of vehicle systems for dynamic motion analysis

Course Precondition

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Resources

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Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learns design of vehicles,
LO02 Learns vehicle dynamics
LO03 Learns forces acting on the vehicle
LO04 Learns vehicle characteristics,
LO05 Learns vehicle energy conversion
LO06 Engines types and classifications,
LO07 Learns the relations of heat and work, efficiency, engine power torque and efficiency curves
LO08 Learns transmission system and driveline dynamics
LO09 Learns volumetric, thermal, and mechanical efficiencies
LO10 Learns aerodynamic loads on vehicles and suspension systems,
LO11 Learns Lagrange Method for determination of equations of motion and Matlab/Simulink modelling of systems


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Utilizes computer systems and softwares
PLO02 - Is equipped with a variety of skills and techniques in engineering.
PLO03 - Generates solutions for the problems in other disciplines by using statistical techniques
PLO04 - Designs a system, component or process so as to meet various engineering needs within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations.
PLO05 - Comprehends visual, database and web programming techniques and has the ability of writing objective program
PLO06 - Examines and learns applications in an enterprise independently, makes critical assesments of problems, formulates problems and selects suitable techniques for solutions.
PLO07 - Leads the identification, development and usage of a product or production method.
PLO08 - Is aware of the need for lifelong learning and self-renew
PLO09 - Has effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use
PLO10 - Uses computers very effectively, makes computer-aided drafting, designs, analysis, and presentations.
PLO11 - Improves constantly itself , as well as professional development scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities identifying needs of learning.
PLO12 - Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, has inquisitive and innovative quality


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Design of Vehicles, Vehicle dynamics, Historical Development, Vehicle dynamics studies, Driver interfering with the vehicle, Categorization of Vehicle Lecture Notes and Reference Books
2 Forces acting on the vehicle, Forces that resists motion, Vehicle Characteristics, Vehicle Energy Conversion, Vehicle Energy Balance Lecture Notes and Reference Books
3 Engine types and classifications, Heat and work, Efficiency Lecture Notes and Reference Books
4 Power and The driving torque of An engine, Engine efficiency curves, Fuel Consumption, Ideal Engine Performance Lecture Notes and Reference Books
5 Transmission system, Power and Torque, Gearbox and Clutch Dynamics, Propeller - Transmission Shafts Lecture Notes and Reference Books
6 Volumetric, thermal, and mechanical efficiencies, Tires and its material content, Contact forces and torques, Tire codes Lecture Notes and Reference Books
7 Aerodynamic loads on vehicles, Aerodynamic forces and moments acting on a car Lecture Notes and Reference Books
8 Mid-Term Exam Lecture Notes and Reference Books
9 Suspension system, Caster configuration, Toe-in and Toe-out, Camber configuration, Lecture Notes and Reference Books
10 Lagrange Method for determination of equations of motion, Matlab/Simulink modelling of systems Lecture Notes and Reference Books
11 A quarter car model, Bicycle Car and Body Pitch Mode, Half Car and Body Roll Mode, Full Car Vibrating Model Lecture Notes and Reference Books
12 Analysis and modelling for mass centre determination, steering kinematics, steering mechanism Lecture Notes and Reference Books
13 Modeling and Control of vehicle systems for dynamic motion analysis Lecture Notes and Reference Books
14 Control of the vehicles and Drive assisting systems, Lecture Notes and Reference Books
15 Automotive Chassis: Engineering Principles, types and typical structures... Lecture Notes and Reference Books
16 Final Exam
17 Final Exam


Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria

Assessment Type Midterm / Year Impact End of Term / End of Year Impact
1. Midterm Exam 100 40
General Assessment
Midterm / Year Total 100 40
1. Final Exam - 60
Grand Total - 100

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