COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MEHMET MURAT TOPAÇ

Offered to

DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
Design and Production
DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

Course Objective

In order to provide a safe driving behaviour and robust vehicle design, the forces acting on a road vehicle in various road and driving conditions must be determined. Within the scope of this course, vehicle dynamics and mathematical modelling concepts are introduced first. Then, some basic and sophisticated vehicle models are presented. The general theory of tyres, adhesion, driving resistance, driving limits, driveline dynamics, braking dynamics, dynamics of suspension systems and dynamics of steering systems are discussed. Finally, the dynamic behaviour of the vehicle on the road plane is analysed using the single track model.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Jazar RN. (2008). Vehicle Dynamics; Theory and Application. New York: Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.
2. Gillespie TD. (1992). Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics. Warrendale, PA: Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
3. Ellis JR. (1994). Vehicle Handling Dynamics. London: Mechanical Engineering Publications Limited.
4. Ellis JR. (1969). Vehicle Dynamics. London: Business Books Limited
5. Reimpell J, Stoll H, Betzler JW. (2002) The Automotive Chassis: Engineering Principles. Warrendale, PA: Butterworth-Heinemann.
6. Kuralay NS. (2008). Motorlu Taşıtlar; Temel ve Tasarım Esasları, Yapı Elemanları, Cilt 1; Tahrik ve Sürüş Sistemleri. Izmir: TMMOB Makina Mühendisleri Odası. Yayın No: MMO/2008/484. (In Turkish)
7. Kuralay NS. (2008). Motorlu Taşıtlar; Temel ve Tasarım Esasları, Yapı Elemanları, Cilt 2; Fren ve Direksiyon Sistemleri. Izmir: TMMOB Makina Mühendisleri Odası. Yayın No: MMO/2008/485. (In Turkish)

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures including the theoretical background of vehicle dynamics are given to the students via presentations. Numerical problem solving sessions are also organised one week before the exams.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Needs and parameters of system design within the course is evaluated by one mid-term exam, one project and a final exam with schematic and numerical questions.

Assessment Criteria

The theoretical background explained in the lectures is evaluated through a midterm, a project and a final exam.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Active student participation is expected during the lectures.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

E-mail: murat.topac@deu.edu.tr
Phone: +90 (0232) 301 92 48

Office Hours

Tuesday, 11:30-12:15

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes