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 | Area Elective | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| MECE204 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective 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 in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. | |||||
| 2 | Ability to formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 3 | Ability to design a complex mechatronics engineering system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | |||||
| 4 | Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in mechatronics engineering and robot technology practices; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | |||||
| 5 | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex mechatronics engineering and robot technology problems or research questions. | |||||
| 6 | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |||||
| 7 | Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself | |||||
| 9 | a-) Knowledge on behavior according to ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility b-) Knowledge on standards used in engineering practices. | |||||
| 10 | a-) Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management b-) Awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | |||||
| 12 | Competency on defining, analyzing and surveying databases and other sources, proposing solutions based on research work and scientific results and communicate and publish numerical and conceptual solutions in the field of mechatronics engineering. | |||||
| 13 | Consciousness on the environment and social responsibility, competencies on observation, improvement and modify and implementation of projects for the society and social relations and be an individual within the society in such a way that planning, improving or changing the norms with a criticism. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | |||
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| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
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| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
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| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | |||
| Total Workload | 0 | ||