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  Course Description
Course Name : Vehicle Dynamics

Course Code : AEN303

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. HAKANYAVUZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learns design of vehicles,
Learns vehicle dynamics
Learns forces acting on the vehicle
Learns vehicle characteristics,
Learns vehicle energy conversion
Engines types and classifications,
Learns the relations of heat and work, efficiency, engine power torque and efficiency curves
Learns transmission system and driveline dynamics
Learns volumetric, thermal, and mechanical efficiencies
Learns aerodynamic loads on vehicles and suspension systems,
Learns Lagrange Method for determination of equations of motion and Matlab/Simulink modelling of systems

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : 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 Contents : 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

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching 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 Presentations and Discussions
2 Forces acting on the vehicle, Forces that resists motion, Vehicle Characteristics, Vehicle Energy Conversion, Vehicle Energy Balance Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and Discussions
3 Engine types and classifications, Heat and work, Efficiency Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and Discussions
4 Power and The driving torque of An engine, Engine efficiency curves, Fuel Consumption, Ideal Engine Performance Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and Discussions
5 Transmission system, Power and Torque, Gearbox and Clutch Dynamics, Propeller – Transmission Shafts Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and Discussions
6 Volumetric, thermal, and mechanical efficiencies, Tires and its material content, Contact forces and torques, Tire codes Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and Discussions
7 Aerodynamic loads on vehicles, Aerodynamic forces and moments acting on a car Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and Discussions
8 Mid-Term Exam Lecture Notes and Reference Books Written Exam
9 Suspension system, Caster configuration, Toe-in and Toe-out, Camber configuration, Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and Discussions
10 Lagrange Method for determination of equations of motion, Matlab/Simulink modelling of systems Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and Discussions
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 Presentations and Discussions
12 Analysis and modelling for mass centre determination, steering kinematics, steering mechanism Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and Discussions
13 Modeling and Control of vehicle systems for dynamic motion analysis Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and Discussions
14 Control of the vehicles and Drive assisting systems, Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and Discussions
15 Automotive Chassis: Engineering Principles, types and typical structures... Lecture Notes and Reference Books Presentations and Discussions
16/17 Final Exam Classic examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  1) Dukkipati R. V.,"Road Vehicle Dynamics: Problems and Solutions",SAE International, 2010.
 2) Rill G.,"Road Vehicle Dynamics: Fundamentals and Modeling",CRC Press, 2011.
 3) Genta G.,"Motor Vehicle Dynamics: Modeling and Simulation",World Scientific, 1997
 4) Braess H.H., Seiffert U.,"Handbook Of Automotive Engineering",SAE International, 2005.
 5) Ellis J. H.,"Vehicle dynamics",Business Books, 1969.
 6) Lecture Notes
 7) Jazar, R.N., "Vehicle Dynamics: Theory and Application", Springer, 2008.
 8) Gillespie T. D., "Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics", Society of Automotive Engineers, 1992.
 9) Zuijdijk J.,"Vehicle Dynamics and Damping",AuthorHouse, 2009
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 30
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Utilizes computer systems and softwares 3
2 Generates solutions for the problems in other disciplines by using statistical techniques 5
3 Comprehends visual, database and web programming techniques and has the ability of writing objective program 4
4 Is equipped with a variety of skills and techniques in engineering. 4
5 Designs a system, component or process so as to meet various engineering needs within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 5
6 Examines and learns applications in an enterprise independently, makes critical assesments of problems, formulates problems and selects suitable techniques for solutions. 4
7 Leads the identification, development and usage of a product or production method. 5
8 Is aware of the need for lifelong learning and self-renew 0
9 Has effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use 4
10 Uses computers very effectively, makes computer-aided drafting, designs, analysis, and presentations. 5
11 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. 4
12 Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, has inquisitive and innovative quality 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 3 15
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 119
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.76
ECTS Credit: 5