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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Mechanical Engineering
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
05471121 Vehicle Dynamics 4 Autumn 7 3+0+0 3 6
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) Asst. Prof. Remzi ŞAHİN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Remzi ŞAHİN - [email protected]
Course Content
Taşıtlarının dinamiğinin temelleri; Kara yollarında işleyen pnömatik lastikli taşıtlar; Taşıtların ivmelenmesinin, sürüşünün, yönlendirilmesinin ve kararlılığının modellenip analiz edilmesi.
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 X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Adequate knowledge of mathematics, science and mechanical engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in solving complex engineering problems. 3
P2 Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Knows the applications of mathematics in engineering P.1.3 1
O2 Apply the principles of kinetic (dynamic equilibrium) for moving particles and bodies. P.2.21 1
O3 Apply work energy methods for moving particles and bodies. P.2.22 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
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 Midterm
9 Lateral dynamic
10 Cornering (steady state)
11 Cornering (steady state)
12 Vibration
13 Vibration + Tipping
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 - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Seminar - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 40 40
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 1 60 60
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 184
Total Work Load / 30 6,13
Course ECTS Credits: 6
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2
O1 Knows the applications of mathematics in engineering 5 -
O2 Apply the principles of kinetic (dynamic equilibrium) for moving particles and bodies. - 5
O3 Apply work energy methods for moving particles and bodies. - 5