OTP242 Vehicle Mechanics

3 ECTS - 2-1 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code OTP242
Name Vehicle Mechanics
Semester 4. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. ALİ CAN YILMAZ


Course Goal

To demonstrate effects of physical fundamentals on vehicle design

Course Content

1 Classification of vehicles and wheel mechanics, rolling resistance, Acceleration resistance. Air resistance, transmission resistance, the slope resistance. 2 Wind resistance, the physical behavior of the vehicle, motion resistance, lateral forces, aerodynamic resistance, Bernoulli equation 3 Aerodynamic resistance force, lateral forces, linear forces, mathematical and physical expressions, engine and vehicle performance 4 Clutch motion transmission, torque and power calculations, Power, power transmission, electric clutch, Table value reading. 5 Power and torque transmission, gear ratio, the drive force transmission efficiency, Manual gearbox, Automatic transmission. 6 Differential gear ratio, motion transmission, shaft 7 Torque and power transmission, dynamic and static loads. 8 Rubber materials, static and dynamic movements of the wheels, Wheel material 9 Engine performance values, Road-ground conditions, road-wheel relationship, road-speed relation, Tables 10 Hydraulic systems, hydraulic sealing elements, empirical statements about the brake system 11 Brake systems, road-ground knowledge, brake distribution and control systems 12 Path of the vehicle movement characteristics, resistance to motion in vehicles, vehicle yaw and lateral slip, smooth linear motion in vehicles 13 Geometric calculations, camber, caster, toe-in, toe-out, and a total of kingpin angle, shock absorbers, swing arms, steering system, geometric calculations, rotation angle, steering wheel rotation center 14 Calculations related to hydraulic systems, electrical systems and related calculations, the steering gear ratios account

Course Precondition

N/A

Resources

Meslek Yüksekokulları İçin Motorlu Taşıtlar Mekaniği, Hasan Esen, Türk Eğitim Press

Notes

Taşıt Mekaniği, Selim Çetinkaya, Nobel Akademik Press


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 The student solves problems by interpreting vehicle resistances.
LO02 The student explains the effects of aerodynamic forces.
LO03 The student makes the physical analysis of vehicle behavior during acceleration and braking.
LO04 The student calculates the forces and moments exerting on the vehicle.
LO05 The student makes the related calculations about the clutch, gearbox, shaft and differential.
LO06 The student makes the calculations of yaw, roll, slip and front layout geometry.
LO07 The student designs a system, component or process to meet various engineering needs within the constraints of technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability and sustainability.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student acquires the modern knowledge required by the automotive industry. 3
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student learns how to set up and manage a business.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student procures the necessary knowledge about occupational safety, organization and management.
PLO04 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The student acquires basic technical drawing knowledge.
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The student reaches the level of maintenance, repair and mechanical operations of engines. 3
PLO06 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The student knows the effective use of energy and energy. 3
PLO07 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The student performs maintenance and repair of motion control systems. 3
PLO08 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The student measures vehicle and engine parts.
PLO09 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The student makes algebraic applications related to his/her profession. 5
PLO10 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik The student understands the importance of lifelong learning by following scientific and technological developments.
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student learns the application of ergonomics to the automotive industry.
PLO12 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The student comprehends the circuit elements and diagrams of hydraulic-pneumatic systems.
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal The student uses technical foreign language effectively.
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The student explains the basic principles and concepts related to engine test and adjustment.
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The student performs motor material deformation and material inspection.
PLO16 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı The student learns corrosion and corrosion protection methods.


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Classification of vehicles and wheel mechanics, rolling resistance, Acceleration resistance. Air resistance, transmission resistance, the slope resistance Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
2 Wind resistance, the physical behavior of the vehicle, motion resistance, lateral forces, aerodynamic resistance, Bernoulli equation Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
3 Aerodynamic resistance force, lateral forces, linear forces, mathematical and physical expressions, engine and vehicle performance Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
4 Clutch motion transmission, torque and power calculations, Power, power transmission, electric clutch, Table value reading Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
5 Power and torque transmission, gear ratio, the drive force transmission efficiency, Manual gearbox, Automatic transmission. Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
6 Differential gear ratio, motion transmission, shaft Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
7 Torque and power transmission, dynamic and static loads Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
8 Mid-Term Exam The student works on the relevant notes. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Engine performance values, Road-ground conditions, road-wheel relationship, road-speed relation, Tables Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
10 Tandems and usage areas Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
11 Brake systems, road-ground knowledge, brake distribution and control systems Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
12 Path of the vehicle movement characteristics, resistance to motion in vehicles, vehicle yaw and lateral slip, smooth linear motion in vehicles Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
13 Geometric calculations, camber, caster, toe-in, toe-out, and a total of kingpin angle, shock absorbers, swing arms, steering system, geometric calculations, rotation angle, steering wheel rotation center Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
14 Calculations related to hydraulic systems, electrical systems and related calculations, the steering gear ratios account Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
15 Steering systems and gear ratio calculation Pre-review of lecture notes Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Problem Çözme
16 Term Exams The student works on the relevant notes. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams The student works on the relevant notes. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


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 1 2 2
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 87
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,48
ECTS 3 ECTS