| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Will be able to calculate the forces and moments affecting the vehicle and vehicle aerodynamics.
- Will be able to perform calculations for clutches, gearbox, shaft, and differential gear ratios.
- Will be able to calculate tire dimensions and brake system calculations.
- Will learn front-end geometry and be able to perform calculations for the suspension system.
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Rolling resistance, Acceleration resistance, Air resistance, Transmission resistance, Gradient resistance |
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2nd Week |
Wind resistance, Vehicle physical behavior, Motion resistance, Lateral forces, Aerodynamic drag |
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3rd Week |
Aerodynamic drag force, Lateral forces, Linear forces, Mathematical and physical expressions, Engine and vehicle performance |
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4th Week |
Motion transmission in clutches, Torque and power calculations, Hydraulic power transmission, Electric clutch, Reading table values |
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5th Week |
Power and torque transmission, Gear ratio, Driving force, Transmission efficiency, Manual gearbox, Automatic gearbox |
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6th Week |
Differential gear ratio, Motion transmission, Shaft |
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7th Week |
Torque and power transmission, Dynamic and static loads |
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8th Week |
Midterm Exam |
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9th Week |
Tire materials, Static and dynamic behavior of wheels, Rim materials |
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10th Week |
Brake systems, Road-surface information, Brake distribution and control systems |
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11th Week |
Suspension system; suspension types, components |
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12th Week |
Geometric calculations, Camber, caster, toe-in, toe-out, kingpin, and total angle. Steering system geometric calculations, Turning angle, Steering pivot center |
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13th Week |
Vehicle handling characteristics and cornering behavior |
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14th Week |
Calculations related to hydraulic systems, Calculations related to electric systems, Steering gear ratio calculations. |
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