Tires and tire forces. Powertrain components. Brake systems. Wheel suspensions.
Steering systems. Chassis and body.
FSD3202 Vehicle Engineering, Literature Course 6.0 credits
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Course syllabus FSD3202 (Spring 2019–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
To acquire basic knowledge of ground vehicle components and their functions, including modelling, validation and analysis.
Students graduating from the course should be able to:
- describe the main components of ground vehicles and their function explain how the main components in the power train, suspension system and brake system interacts.
- perform calculations of vehicle performance such as the start, acceleration and retardation event of a vehicle and its climbing capabilities.
- perform calculations of the brake force distribution and construct and analyse a friction utilisation diagram.
- derive forces and aligning moment of a tire by using the brush model.
- perform calculations of the suspension characteristics for wheel suspension components.
- apply the gained knowledge regarding analysis of vehicle performance.
- have gained in-depth knowledge in a selected field of vehicle engineering.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
PhD student in the doctoral program Vehicle and Maritime Engineering.
Recommended prerequisites
The course will be offered every other year when needed.
Equipment
No special equipment required.
Literature
Lecture notes and material handed out during lectures and assignments.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Assignments, 2.0 credits, grading scale: G
- TEN1 - Exam, 4.0 credits, grading scale: G
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
INL1 (2hp) och TEN1 (4hp)
Other requirements for final grade
- Hand in the calculated exercises
- Perform a literature study in the chosen field of vehicle engineering
- Perform the computer exercises
- Pass the exam
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.