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VEHICLE DYNAMICS MAK537 - 3 + 0 10

TYPE OF COURSE UNITElective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNITMaster's Degree With Thesis
YEAR OF STUDY-
SEMESTER-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED10
NAME OF LECTURER(S)Assistant Professor Behzat Bahadır Kentel
Assistant Professor Andaç Töre Şamiloğlu
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT At the end of this course, the students;
1) Having knowledge on vehicle systems
2) Ability to design and make calculations of tires and moving systems
3) Ability to solve encountered engineering problems
4) Ability to model and design the control systems of a vehicle
MODE OF DELIVERYFace to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSENo
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTNone
COURSE DEFINITIONModelling of vehicle dynamics, Vehicle coordinate systems, Tyre model, Modelling of vehicle dynamics (motion direction): acceleration/braking, ABS brakes, control algorithms, pull control systems, Modelling of vehicle dynamics (lateral): orientation, bicycle model, orientation control, stabilization of skid, Rolling dynamic, algorithms to prevent overturn, orientation control, automatical road follow, road and driver models, adaptive motion control systems, Modelling of vehicle dynamics (vertical direction): suspension system, quarter vehicle suspension model, active and semi- active suspensions, control algorithms, motor control systems, idling speed control, motor velocity control, detonation control, Lambda control, modelling and controlling of power transfer compenents, electronical control units.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEKTOPICS
1st Week Modelling of vehicle dynamics
2nd Week Vehicle coordinate systems
3rd Week Tyre model
4th Week Tyre model
5th Week Modelling of vehicle dynamics (motion direction): acceleration/braking, ABS brakes, control algorithms, pull control systems
6th Week Modelling of vehicle dynamics (motion direction): acceleration/braking, ABS brakes, control algorithms, drive control systems
7th Week Modelling of vehicle dynamics (motion direction): acceleration/braking, ABS brakes, control algorithms, drive control systems
8th Week MID TERM
9th Week Modelling of vehicle dynamics (lateral): orientation, bicycle model, orientation control, stabilization of skid, Rolling dynamic, algorithms to prevent overturn, orientation control, automatical road follow, road and driver models, adaptive motion control systems
10th Week Modelling of vehicle dynamics (lateral): routing, bicycle model, orientation control, stabilization of skid, Rolling dynamic, algorithms to prevent overturn, orientation control, automatical road follow, road and driver models, adaptive motion control systems
11th Week Modelling of vehicle dynamics (lateral): routing, bicycle model, orientation control, stabilization of skid, Rolling dynamic, algorithms to prevent overturn, orientation control, automatical road follow, road and driver models, adaptive motion control systems
12th Week Modelling of vehicle dynamics (vertical direction): suspension system, quarter vehicle suspension model, active and semi- active suspensions, control algorithms, motor control systems, idling speed control, motor velocity control, detonation control, Lambda control, modelling and controlling of power transfer compenents, electronical control units
13th Week Modelling of vehicle dynamics (vertical direction): suspension system, quarter vehicle suspension model, active and semi- active suspensions, control algorithms, motor control systems, idling speed control, motor velocity control, detonation control, Lambda control, modelling and controlling of power transfer compenents, electronical control units
14th Week Modelling of vehicle dynamics (vertical direction): suspension system, quarter vehicle suspension model, active and semi- active suspensions, control algorithms, motor control systems, idling speed control, motor velocity control, detonation control, Lambda control, modelling and controlling of power transfer compenents, electronical control units
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READINGVehicle Dynamics and Control, Rajesh Rajamani, Springer, 1th edition, 2005
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODSPractice,Lecture
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 QuantityPercentage(%)
Mid-term135
Assignment415
Presentation of Case Study15
Total(%)55
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)55
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)45
Total(%)100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities Number Hours Workload
Midterm exam12424
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work14228
Preparation for Final exam14342
Course hours14342
Preparation for Midterm exam7321
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam14848
Homework41664
Presentation (including preperation)12020
Total Workload289
Total Workload / 309,63
ECTS Credits of the Course10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTIONTurkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)No
  

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