Course detail

Dynamics of Vehicles

FSI-QDY-AAcad. year: 2012/2013

The course will acquaint with the basic theoretical findings, oriented to vehicle dynamic. The core of the subject is to understand relations between applied forces and vehicle motion. On the basis of this knowledge will be possible to get understanding of the function of vehicle systems, and to create relations between vehicle design and dynamic characteristics. The course gets theoretical background for consequential courses in specialization motor vehicles.

Language of instruction

English

Number of ECTS credits

7

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Václav Píštěk, DrSc.

Department

Institute of Automotive Engineering (ÚADI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The students will get theoretical and terminological knowledge in the area of vehicle dynamics. The principles are directly applicable in consequential courses of motor vehicles specialization.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of numerical mathematics and technical mechanics, kinematics, dynamics.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for Course-unit credit award: The orientation within problems discussed and the ability of solving them, examined by working-out assigned tasks without significant mistakes. Continuous study checking is carried out together with given tasks verification. Examination: The exam verifies and evaluates the knowledge of physical fundamentals of presented problems, theirs mathematical description on a presented level and application to solved tasks. The exam consists of a written part (test) and an oral part. Final evaluation consists of: 1. Evaluation of the work on seminars (elaborated tasks). 2. Result of the writing part of the exam (test). 3. Result of the oral part of the exam.

Course curriculum

Not applicable.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim is to get theoretical findings, which enable to the students to analyze vehicle dynamics behavior and to understand the function of mechanical and electronical vehicle systems.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Attendance at seminars is obligatory, checked by a teacher. The way of compensation of absence is solved individually with a course provider.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

Bosch,R. Automotive Handbook. 5th edition. 2002. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). ISBN: 0837612438
Gillespie,T.D. Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992. ISBN 1-56091-199-9.
Wong,J.Y. Theory of Ground Vehicles. John Wiley & sons. 2001 (3rd edition). ISBN: 0471354619

Recommended reading

Bosch,R. Automotive Handbook. 5th edition. 2002. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). ISBN: 0837612438
Gillespie,T.D. Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992. ISBN 1-56091-199-9.
Wong,J.Y. Theory of Ground Vehicles. John Wiley & sons. 2001 (3rd edition). ISBN: 0471354619

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N2301-2 Master's

    branch M-ADI , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

39 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Petr Porteš, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics
2. Acceleration Performance
3. Braking Performance
4. Road loads
5. Ride I
6. Ride II
7. Steady State Cornering
8. Unsteady State Handling
9. Suspension
10. Steering System
11. Rollover
12. Tires
13. Mathematical Vehicle Models
14. Mathematical Tire Models

Computer-assisted exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Petr Porteš, Ph.D.
Ing. Ondřej Blaťák, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Introduction to Vehicle Dynamics– Example Problems
2. Acceleration Performance – Example Problems
3. Braking Performance – Example Problems
4. Road loads – Example Problems
5. Ride I – Example Problems
6. Ride II – Example Problems
7. Steady state Cornering – Example Problems
8. Unsteady State Handling – Example Problems
9. Suspension – Example Problems
10. Steering System – Example Problems
11. Rollover – Example Problems
12. Tires – Example Problems
13. Mathematical Vehicle Models – Example Problems
14. Mathematical Tire Models – Example Problems