Commercial vehicles (4 cr)
Code: KC00CC19-3001
General information
Enrollment
16.04.2022 - 04.11.2022
Timing
24.10.2022 - 26.02.2023
Credits
4 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Hannu Ylinen
Student groups
-
AUTO19
Objective
Upon completion of the course, student will know how to explain:
- heavy-duty automotive technology.
- measurements and the concepts associated with structural engineering.
- distinctive features of heavy-duty automotive technology.
- funcions and systems of brakes and suspension components in heavy-duty vehicles.
Content
- Constructing and servicing heavy-duty automotive bodies
- Measurement regulations
- Calculating weight and dimensions
- Choosing a chassis
- Body structures and components
- Designing and choosing vehicle equipment
- Pneumatic brake systems
- Structures of axles and transmissions
- Polar clearances
- Brake fitting
- Retarders
- Special features of electronics in commercial vehicles
Materials
Lecturer's material
Teaching methods
- Lectures
- Exercises
- Information search
- Group work
- Independent study
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
Examination and exercises: 70/30
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.