Driving dynamics (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

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

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.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.