4 ECTS credits
110 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 4016313FNR for all students in the 1st semester at a (F) Master - specialised level.
Vehicle Design and Mobility:
Introduction, safety and environment, vehicle design and geometry
Mechanics of pneumatic tires:
Tire construction, longitudinal and lateral dynamics of tires, KAMM’s circle
Propulsion:
Propulsion equation of a vehicle, the clutch, choice of gear ratios and gearbox technology, transmission and drivelines, differentials, four-wheel drive, ASR (principle)
Braking dynamics:
Braking performance, stability, brake proportioning, brake technology (disc brakes, drum brakes, master cylinder, vacuum booster), ABS (principles, regulation, technology)
Steering:
Ackerman principle, different kinds of steering, steering ratio, power assisted steering
Vertical dynamics:
Axle kinematics, study of the most common suspensions, dive, squat, roll and rollover, vehicle ride characteristics
Vehicle handling;
Steady-state handling, unsteady-state handling, influence of vehicle parameters on vehicle handling, principles of ESP
During the course the students will have some assignments to solve. This will be evaluated and will be the basis of the oral exam.
MA_A1 Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of exact sciences with the specificity of their application to engineering
The student has to use general principles based on general principles used in mechanics that can also be found in exact sciences. He needs an in-depth knowledge of these principles to be able to apply them to vehicle dynamics and kinematics.
MA_C14 Having consciousness of the ethical, social, environmental and economic context of his/her work and strives for sustainable solutions to engineering problems including safety and quality assurance aspects
The student has to evaluate if his solution does not show any problems with respect to the vehicle technology standards.
MA_C15 Having the flexibility and adaptability to work in an international and/or intercultural context
Since the mini-project has to be completed in a team structure, communication skills are important. The student will be able to engage in an open dialogue, discussion and negotiation and needs to act in a possible international/intercultural team.
MA_C16 Having an attitude of life-long learning as needed for the future development of his/her career
Since vehicle technology is a continuous-evolving field, life-long learning is needed.
MA_A3 Having in-depth knowledge and understanding of the advanced methods and theories to schematize and model complex problems or processes
The student will gather information of the principles of ground adhesion and propulsion to model the movement of a car. The student will gather knowledge of the suspension of a car in order to model the vertical dynamics of a car. The student will gather knowledge of the principles of ABS, ASR and ESP to be able to model the vehicle handling characteristics of a car.
MA_A18 Having an in depth scientific knowledge, understanding and skills in at least one of the subfields needed to design, produce, apply and maintain complex mechanical, electrical and/or energy systems
The student has to solve problems of vehicle technology and understand the influence of different parameters (geometry, tires, kinematics, ...) on the vehicle mobility. In this way he will be able to understand the requirements.
MA_A1 Having an in-depth understanding of safety standards and rules with respect to mechanical, electrical and energy systems
The student has to take into account the regulations and standards (also with respect to safety) used in vehicle technology to be able to understand the influence of different parameters on vehicle mobility.
MA_B4 Can reformulate complex engineering problems in order to solve them (simplifying assumptions, reducing complexity)
Since a vehicle is a complex engineering system, the student learns how to use several hypotheses to reduce complexity so he can perform the required calculations.
MA_B7 Can present and defend results in a scientifically sound way, using contemporary communication tools, for a national as well as for an international professional or lay audience
The results of a mini project have to be presented followed by a Q&A session.
MA_B11 Can think critically about and evaluate projects, systems and processes, particularly when based on incomplete, contradictory and/or redundant information
Different solutions to different problems mean making compromises. The students have to be able to judge the influence of their solution (a solid judgment on a basis of available (incomplete) information is necessary).
MA_C12 Having a creative, problem-solving, result-driven and evidence-based attitude, aiming at innovation and applicability in industry and society
Different mini-projects will need different solutions. So the student has to decide what is the best solution. The student needs to choose the appropriate methodology, report in an appropriate way, ... Apart from scientific competences, the student also learns to use these competences in practical problems.
MA_C13 Having a critical attitude towards one's own results and those of others
The student has to evaluate his own results and will have to give a comment of the results of other projects.
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
Other Exam determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the Other Exam category, the following assignments need to be completed:
Assignments: 30 %
Written exam: 30 %
Oral exam: 40 %
This offer is part of the following study plans:
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Vehicle Technology and Transport (only offered in Dutch)
Master of Electromechanical Engineering: Sustainable Transport and Automotive Engineering