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| MECA0063-1
| Vehicle Architecture
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr | |
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| Holder(s) : | Pierre Duysinx | |
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| Course contents :
| This lecture aims at introducing:
- The general layout of a vehicle and of its major subsystems
- Present and discuss the major components and subsystems of the vehicle
- Discuss the functionnal and manufacturing considerations that intrervenes
- Introduce some of the design methodology and design tools: optimization, concurrent engineering, integrated design, TRIZ method...
The outline of the lecture is:
- General architecture of the vehicle
- The car body
- Elemnts of vehicle aerodyanmics
- Security systems (apssive / active)
- The suspension systems: types, design, suspension elements
- The braking system
- Choice of a motorization system
- The transmission systems: transmission, gear boxes, clutches, differential
- Electric systems
- Design methodologies: optimisation, concurrent engineering, DFX, Triz method...
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| Course objective :
| Study of the general layout of a vehicle and of its major subsystems and components. Introduce some of the design tools and methodologies for vehicle design. | |
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| Prerequisites :
| Basic mechanics, Machine design, Machine vibrations, Finite Element method, Applied Thermodynamics. | |
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| Workshops :
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- Computer exercices (Matlab, CATIA, SAMCEF, BOSS QUATTRO)
- Mini project
- Visit of a car manufactory
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| Organization :
| The lecture are given during second quadrimester i.e. from February to May
13 lectures (2 hours) + one mini project + one visit of a plant | |
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| Written notes :
| Copy of the sildes.
References books:
- J. Happian-Smith (ed.) "An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design". Butterworth Heinemann. 2002.
- W. Milliken & D. Milliken. « Race Car Vehicle Dynamics », 1995, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- R. Bosch. « Automotive Handbook». 5th edition. 2002. Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- J. Reimpell, H. Stoll, J. Betzler. «The automotive chassis: engineering principles ». 2nd edition. 2001, SAE.
- H. Heisler. « Vehicle and Engine Technology ». 2nd edition. SAE, 1999.
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| Assessment :
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- Oral exam on theoretical matters
- Presentation of mini project
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| Contacts :
| Pierre Duysinx,
Ground Vehicle Engineering
Institute of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, Building B52
Chemin des chevreuils, 1, 4000 Liège
Téléphone : +32 4 366 9194,
Fax : +32 4 366 9159,
Email : P.Duysinx@ulg.ac.be | |
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| Remarks :
| None | |
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