Car steering and wheel supportLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: 8C00CW85
Objective
Upon completion of the course student will know how to explain,
- the behaviour of steering-related issues in vehicles.
- the importance of the angles of the wheels on the vehicle's driving properties.
- matters related to the tyres and rims of vehicles.
- the impact of side-wind on vehicles
- axes stuctures,
- steering geometry of a motorcycle,
- be able to seek information on the subject.
Content
- Angles of the wheels and pivoted axles and measurement of them
- Steering devices
- Tyres, rims, alignment
- Behaviour of vehicles in curves
- Properties of side-wind
Qualifications
Driving dynamics
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1-2: Student knows the basics of the knowledge objectives of the course.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3-4: Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5: Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Materials
- Laine O: Autotekniikka 1,
- Field-related publications and literature on vehicle maintenance
- Lecturers material
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 09.10.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Roni Kuru
- Ari Saunamäki
Student groups
-
AUTO23
Objective
Upon completion of the course student will know how to explain,
- the behaviour of steering-related issues in vehicles.
- the importance of the angles of the wheels on the vehicle's driving properties.
- matters related to the tyres and rims of vehicles.
- the impact of side-wind on vehicles
- axes stuctures,
- steering geometry of a motorcycle,
- be able to seek information on the subject.
Content
- Angles of the wheels and pivoted axles and measurement of them
- Steering devices
- Tyres, rims, alignment
- Behaviour of vehicles in curves
- Properties of side-wind
Materials
- Field-related publications
- Lecturer's material
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises, group work and independent work.
Student workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1-2: Student knows the basics of the knowledge objectives of the course.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3-4: Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5: Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Assessment methods and criteria
An examination/other way and trainings: 50/50 - 70/30
The presence (min 50%) and hour activity affect a grade.
Qualifications
Driving dynamics
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023
Timing
23.10.2023 - 17.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Roni Kuru
- Ari Saunamäki
Student groups
-
AUTO22
Objective
Upon completion of the course student will know how to explain,
- the behaviour of steering-related issues in vehicles.
- the importance of the angles of the wheels on the vehicle's driving properties.
- matters related to the tyres and rims of vehicles.
- the impact of side-wind on vehicles
- axes stuctures,
- steering geometry of a motorcycle,
- be able to seek information on the subject.
Content
- Angles of the wheels and pivoted axles and measurement of them
- Steering devices
- Tyres, rims, alignment
- Behaviour of vehicles in curves
- Properties of side-wind
Materials
- Field-related publications
- Lecturer's material
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises, group work and independent work.
Student workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1-2: Student knows the basics of the knowledge objectives of the course.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3-4: Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5: Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Assessment methods and criteria
An examination/other way and trainings: 50/50 - 70/30
The presence (min 50%) and hour activity affect a grade.
Qualifications
Driving dynamics
Enrollment
16.04.2022 - 06.11.2022
Timing
24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Roni Kuru
- Ari Saunamäki
Student groups
-
AUTO21
Objective
Upon completion of the course student will know how to explain,
- the behaviour of steering-related issues in vehicles.
- the importance of the angles of the wheels on the vehicle's driving properties.
- matters related to the tyres and rims of vehicles.
- the impact of side-wind on vehicles
- axes stuctures,
- steering geometry of a motorcycle,
- be able to seek information on the subject.
Content
- Angles of the wheels and pivoted axles and measurement of them
- Steering devices
- Tyres, rims, alignment
- Behaviour of vehicles in curves
- Properties of side-wind
Materials
- Field-related publications
- Lecturer's material
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises, group work and independent work.
Student workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Level 1-2: Student knows the basics of the knowledge objectives of the course.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Level 3-4: Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Level 5: Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Assessment methods and criteria
An examination/other way and trainings: 50/50 - 70/30
The presence (min 50%) and hour activity affect a grade.
Qualifications
Driving dynamics