Information
| Unit | CEYHAN FACULTY OF ENGINEERING | 
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | MMS406 | 
| Name | Vehicle Technology | 
| Term | 2022-2023 Academic Year | 
| Semester | 8. Semester | 
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) | 
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | 
| National Credit | 3 National Credit | 
| Teaching Language | Türkçe | 
| Level | Lisans Dersi | 
| Type | Normal | 
| Label | E Elective | 
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim | 
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ABDULKADİR YAŞAR | 
| Course Instructor | Prof. Dr. ABDULKADİR YAŞAR
                                                    (Bahar)
                                                    (A Group)
                                                    (Ins. in Charge) | 
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to realize the basis elements of vehicles (power transmission, steering, suspension, braking systems, wheels, air-conditioning, etc.)
Course Content
Clutches, manual gearboxes, torque converters, semi-automatics and automatic transmissions, Propeller shafts, final drives and rear axles. Four-wheel-drive systems. Tyres, road wheels and hubs. Suspension systems. Steering system. Hydraulic brake systems. Air and endurance brake systems. Anti-lock brakes and traction control. Vehicle structure and aerodynamics.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Vehicle Mechanics, Nobel Yayınları, (Prof. Dr. Selim Çetinkaya), 2017
Notes
Lecturer's notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes | 
|---|---|
| LO01 | understand power transmission | 
| LO02 | understand steering system | 
| LO03 | understand suspension system | 
| LO04 | understand braking systems | 
| LO05 | understand wheels, air-conditioning, etc. | 
| LO06 | Use engineering principles in vehicle design and production | 
| LO07 | Gain knowledge about CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) related to automotive products | 
| LO08 | Analyze, synthesize and select automotive parts and systems | 
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level | 
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Understanding the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering | 2 | 
| PLO02 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Being well equipped with knowledge of Mathematics, Science and Basic Engineering | 2 | 
| PLO03 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Having capability of designing and executing experiments; examining the results and data | 3 | 
| PLO04 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being well equipped with various engineering techniques and skills | |
| PLO05 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Being able to design a system ,a component or a process with taking into consideration the technical, economic, enviromental, sustainability limitations | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to analyze the applications on a factory without any help, investigate the problems, formulizing and finding a proper solution for the problems | 3 | 
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Ability to design , developing getting ready for use of a product or manufacturing process | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Understanding the importance of life-time learning and being updated | 3 | 
| PLO09 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Having advanced speaking and writing English skills | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Using Computer effectively; for computed aided design, analysis and illustrating | 2 | 
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Being prone to teamwork, well communication with others, adaptability to interdisciplinary teams | |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Being aware of the technical and ethical responsibility, being curious and innovative | 3 | 
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods | 
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Examination of wheel dynamics | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 2 | Brake system, elements and structures | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 3 | Stopping distance and timing analysis | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 4 | Dynamic, static axle loads | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 5 | Brake work and energy, air brake systems, ABS brake system and elements | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 6 | Brake work and energy aplications | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 7 | Steering Systems | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Midterm Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav | 
| 9 | Forces and moments on disc and drum brakes | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 10 | Forces and moments on disc and drum brakes aplication | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 11 | Front alignment geometry and parts | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 12 | analysis of Front alignment geometry and parts | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 13 | Wheel balance | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 14 | Active and passive safety systems | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 15 | Active and passive safety systems examples | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma | 
| 16 | Term Exams | Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav | 
| 17 | Term Exams | Final Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav | 
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact | 
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 20 | 
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 20 | 
| 1. Final Exam | - | 80 | 
| Grand Total | - | 100 | 
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 | 
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 | 
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 | 
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 | 
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | 
| Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||