Driving dynamics (3 cr)
Code: 8C00CW84-3002
General information
Enrollment
16.04.2022 - 07.09.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 16.10.2022
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Roni Kuru
- Jarno Arkko
Student groups
-
AUTO21
Objective
Upon completion of the course, students will:
- be competent in determining the formation of driving resistance under various circumstances.
- understand the factors affecting fuel consumption.
- be able to determine the factors corresponding to the performance of a car
- be able to seek information on the subject
Content
- Driving resistance
- Basic operational principles of the engine and transmission
- Diagrams of the driving space
- Acceleration
- Choosing transmission drive gear
- Fuel consumption
- Durability
- Limitations of acceleration and ascent
- Automotive labs
Materials
-Field-related publications
-Lecturers material
-Theory of Ground Vehicles; J.Y Wong
-Fundumentals of Vehicle Dynamics; Thomas D. Gillespie
Teaching methods
-Lectures
-Group exercise
-Independent studies
-Automotive lab. exercises
Student workload
-Lectures 26 hours
-Laboratory exercises 4 hours
-Group exercise 28 hours
-Final Exam 2 hours
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
Final exam 50% and group exercise 50% effect on grade
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.