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| MECA0063-1 | Vehicle Architecture
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 30h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Pierre Duysinx |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| This lecture aims at introducing and discussing:
- The general layout of a vehicle
- The major components and subsystems of the vehicle
- The functionnal and manufacturing considerations that intrervenes
- The modern design methodologies and tools: optimization, concurrent engineering, integrated design...
The outline of the lecture is:
- General architecture of the vehicle
- The car boy and the chassis
- The suspension systems: types, design, suspension elements
- The braking system
- The transmission systems: transmission, gear boxes, clutches, differential, driveshafts...
- Elements of vehicle aerodynamics
- Elements of vehicle crashworthiness
- Design methodologies: multdisciplinary optimisation, concurrent engineering, DFX...
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Study of the general layout of a vehicle and the technology of the major subsystems and components. Introduce some of the design tools and methodologies for vehicle design. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Basic mechanics, Machine design, Machine vibrations, Finite Element method, Cinematics and Dynamics of Mechanisms. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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- Computer exercices (Matlab, CATIA, SAMCEF, BOSS QUATTRO)
- Mini project
- Visit of a car manufactory
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The lecture are given during second quadrimester i.e. from February to May on Friday afternoon.
13 lectures (2 hours) + one mini project + one visit of a plant |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Copy of the slides (in French).
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 methods and criteria :
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- Oral exam on theoretical matters
- Presentation of mini project
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Organizational remarks :
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| None |
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Contacts :
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| Pierre Duysinx,
LTAS - Automtotive 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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| Items online : |
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| Lecture available on the web |
| The lecture notes are available on line on the web site www.ingveh.ulg.ac.be |
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