Vehicle Suspension Systems
Automotive Engineering
Faculty of Technology
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Suspension Systems | OTM266 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 2 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Hakan KÖYLÜ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Defines vehicle body and wheel motions according to the axis system
2) Defines the function of suspension system components according to the axis system
3) Selects damper and spring controlling to vibration motion
4) Determines load transfer during vehicle body motion and defines suspension parameters determining load transfer
5) Determines degree of freedom of suspension system
6) Determines the number and types of joints according to degree of freedom
7) Analyzes suspension systems according to both wheel motion control and vibration damping potential
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Introduction of vehicle and wheel axis system, defining of vehicle body and wheel motions according to the axis systems, main functions of suspension system, functions of suspension system components according to the axis systems, determining of types and the numbers of joints according to target degree of freedom, dynamic analysis of suspension components damping vibration, investigating of load transfer occurring during vehicle motions, defining of the suspension parameters determining the load transfers, analysis of some dependent, independent and semi-independent suspension systems by using ADAMS-Car and ADAMS-Chassis software.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required