Course detail

Testing of Vehicles

ÚSI-EDZKVAcad. year: 2025/2026

Subject is aimed at the problems of diagnostics and motor vehicle testing with usage of modern methods.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

Ing. et Ing. Bc. Martin Bilík, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Forensic Engineering (ÚSI)

Entry knowledge

Knowledge of motor vehicle construction required

Rules for evaluation and completion of the course

To achieve credit it is conditional to take part in the seminars, successfully accomplish control tests and successfully elaborate semestral work. The exam will have written and oral part. To be admitted to oral part, students have to complete the written part first.
Attendance in seminars.

Aims

The aim of the course is to prepare experts in management positions at various levels for decision-making activities in the field of automotive technology, especially for its operation, maintenance, diagnostics and repairs, to which testing and diagnostics of vehicles are directly related.
At the end of the course students should gain knowledge of vehicle diagnostics and testing focused on practical activities related to operation, maintenance and repair of vehicles in the context of relevant legal regulations. Student is able to interpret aspects of testing and diagnostics of motor vehicles in relation to functions or dysfunctions of motor vehicles within the framework of repair and operation of motor vehicles. Students will extend their knowledge gained in the field of vehicle design and acquire prerequisites for assessment of tests and diagnostic operations in the operation of motor vehicles.

Study aids

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Basic literature

FRYBERT, J. a kol.: Alternativní pohony, Brno: Integrovaná střední škola automobilní, 2015, ISBN 978-80-260-7548-6 (CS)
VÉMOLA, A.: Diagnostika automobilů I, II, Littera, Brno 2006, ISBN 80-85763-31-1 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EID_P Master's 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. et Ing. Bc. Martin Bilík, Ph.D.

Syllabus

1. Basics of technical diagnostics and testing, basic concepts and definitions, principles, nomenclature, regulations and standards for motor vehicles. Diagnostic systems.
2. Types and conditions of testing, measurement and data evaluation. Measuring instruments.
3. Basic equipment of specialized workplaces, inspection and evaluation of the technical condition of the vehicle on SME and MOT, application of diagnostics in operation and maintenance of vehicles.
4. Approval of technical capability of vehicles, homologation tests, impact.
5. Mass parameters and performance characteristics of vehicles, economy.
6. Diagnostics of undercarriage parts of vehicles - control of steering mechanism, steering and suspension geometry, balancing of vehicle wheels.
7. Testing of vehicle brakes, regulations, types of test rooms. Braking test of vehicle with decelerometer - methodology, evaluation.
8. Diagnostics and testing of vehicle suspension - springs, shock absorbers.
9. General principles of engine diagnostics, diagnostics of petrol engines.
10. Diesel engine diagnostics, European on-board diagnostics (EOBD).
11. Testing of gears. Tribotechnical diagnostics.
12. Vehicle durability tests, active and passive safety. Inspection and defects of painted vehicle surfaces.
13. Problems of vehicle controllability testing, tests of directional stability of vehicles.

Laboratory exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. et Ing. Bc. Martin Bilík, Ph.D.