Course detail

Theory of Vehicles

ÚSI-EDTEVAcad. year: 2022/2023

The course will acquaint the students 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 it will be possible to get understanding of the function of vehicle systems, and to create relations between vehicle construction and dynamic characteristics.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Aleš Vémola, Ph.D., dr. h. c.

Department

Institute of Forensic Engineering (ÚSI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The students will learn to apply basic principles of mechanics (dynamics) on tasks related to vehicle dynamics:
- to evaluate and to predict acceleration performance of vehicles
- to evaluate and to predict stopping distance of vehicles
- to evaluate and to predict braking stability of vehicles
- to understand the problems of anti-lock braking systems
- to understand the directional characteristics of tires
- to evaluate and to predict low and high speed cornering of vehicles

Prerequisites

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

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching is carried out through lectures and seminars. Lectures consist of interpretations of basic principles, methodology of given discipline, problems and their exemplary solutions. Seminars particularly support practical mastery of subject matter presented in lectures or assigned for individual study with the active participation of students.

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. Examination: The exam verifies and evaluates the knowledge of physical fundamentals of presented problems. The exam consists of a written part (test) and an oral part.

Course curriculum

1. Vehicle wheel
2. Track conditions, Directional deviation, Tire characteristics
3. External force and torque effects on the vehicle
4. Directional stability of the vehicle
5. Resistance of vehicles
6. Performance characteristics of vehicles, Power losses
7. Mass parameters of vehicles
8. Braking of vehicles
9. Distribution of braking forces
10. Stability of braked vehicle, ABS
11. Assistance systems of vehicles
12. Articulated vehicles and motorcycles
13. Aerodynamic stability

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim is to get theoretical findings, which enable the students to analyze vehicle dynamics behaviour 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

compulsory prerequisite
Construction of Motor Vehicles

Basic literature

ABE, Masato. Vehicle Handling Dynamics: Theory and Application. Second edition. Oxford, UK: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2015. ISBN 978-0-08-100390-9. (CS)
Gillespie,T.D. Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992. ISBN 1-56091-199-9. (CS)
VÉMOLA, A., TOKAŘ, S. Sylabus k předmětu Teorie vozidel, Brno 2020, Ústav soudního inženýrstv, VUT v Brně, 82 s. (CS)
Vlk, F. Dynamika motorových vozidel. 2. vyd. Nakladatelství a zasilatelství vlk, Brno 2003, ISBN 80-239-0024-2 (CS)

Type of course unit

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Aleš Vémola, Ph.D., dr. h. c.

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. David Jelínek

Elearning

eLearning: currently opened course

VUT

Faculties

University Institutes

Parts

Theory of Vehicles

Type of course unit