Course detail

Theory of Vehicles

ÚSI-1EBTVAcad. year: 2010/2011

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.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

4

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

doc. Ing. Petr Porteš, Ph.D.

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 handling.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of 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. 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. Axle Loads
2. Acceleration Performance - Engine power
3. Acceleration Performance - Traction limits
4. Braking Performance - Stopping distance
5. Braking Performance - Brakes
6. Braking Performance - Braking Stability
7. Braking Performance - Brake Proportioning
8. Braking Performance - Anti-Lock Brake Systems
9. Tires - Steady State Characteristics
10. Tires - Transient tire properties
11. Handling - Low Speed Turning
12. Handling - High Speed Cornering
13. Suspension Effects on Cornering

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

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Gillespie,T.D. Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Society of Automotive Engineers, Warrendale, PA, 1992. ISBN 1-56091-199-9. (EN)
Vlk, F. Dynamika motorových vozidel. 2. vyd. Nakladatelství a zasilatelství vlk, Brno 2003, ISBN 80-239-0024-2 (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MSoI Master's

    branch EID , 1. year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Petr Porteš, Ph.D.

Exercise

26 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

doc. Ing. Petr Porteš, Ph.D.