Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Engineering
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Faculty of Engineering
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAK8308 | Vehicle Dynamics | 4 | Spring | 8 | 3+0+0 | 3 | 3 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6) |
| Course Language | English |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Content
Fundamentals of dynamics of vehicles; Vehicles with pneumatic tires operating on roads; Modeling and analyzing the acceleration, driving, steering and stability of vehicles.
Objectives of the Course
Introducing the basic vehicle mechanics that determines the dynamic performance of vehicles; Analysis of analytical methods; Introduction of terminology.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and foundations |
| 2 | Vehicle Dynamics |
| 3 | Tire mechanics |
| 4 | Acceleration performance |
| 5 | Braking performance and brakes |
| 6 | Road loads - Aerodynamic and rolling resistance |
| 8 | Lateral dynamic |
| 10 | Cornering (steady state) |
| 12 | Vibration |
| 14 | Vibration + Tipping |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Gillespie, Thomas, Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc., 1992. |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | - | - |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | - | - |
| Final Exam | - | - |
| Total | 0 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||