| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Dynamics | OTM546 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Ali ÇINAR
Research Assistant Dr. MUSTAFA DENIZ ALTINKURT
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Evaluate the advanced information on dynamics of motor vehicles and resolve the problems related to these issues.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | ||
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| 1 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Vehicle Mechanics
Course Contents
Introduction. Structural fundamentals of the pnomatic tires. Tire-road interaction and pressure distribution. Motion of the tire and the rolling resistance. Tangential force transfer of the tires and sliding. Diagonal motion of the tires. Directional inputs and responses of the vehicle. The steering system and its geometry. The stable driving characteristic and directional control of the vehicle. The cornering behavior of the vehicle. The driving quality and comfort. Driving models. Damping and suspension systems.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required