| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Mechanics | OTM315 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 3 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ali ÇINAR
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) To be able to define motion resistances, acceleration limit, slope climbing ability. To be able to explain occurrence of the resistance of motion and the effects on vehicle.
2) To be able to define drive force, drive torque and drive characteristics.
3) To be able to knows the equations related to static and dynamic axle loads, bend balance, braking and stopping distance and can solve these problems by using these equations.
4) To be able to solve basic vehicle mechanics problems.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | High | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | High | Middle | No relation | No relation | No relation | Middle | Middle | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Motion resistances, occurring of motion resistances and their effects on vehicle, traction force and traction moment, static and dynamic axle loads, traction characteristics, acceleration limit, slope climbing ability, maximum velocity, cornering equilibrium, braking and stopping distance.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required