Car steering and wheel supportLaajuus (3 cr)

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