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| MECA0492-2 | Vehicle dynamics
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| Duration : | 30h Th, 20h Pr |
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| Lecturer : | Pierre Duysinx |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| English language |
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Organisation and examination :
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| Teaching in the first semester, review in January |
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Course contents :
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| The lecture investigates the handling of vehicle while cornering and manoeuvering. The following points will be studied.
- Introduction to vehicle dynamics
- Tire mechanics
- Steady state cornering
- Suspension mechanics
- MBS modelling applied to vehicle dynamics
- Ride & Comfort
- Data acquisition : instrumentation and measurement techniques
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Mastering the fundamental concepts of vehicle handling and the relationships with the design variables. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Knowledge in Theoretical Mechanics, Machine Design and Construction, Vibration of Mechanical Systems, Control Systems. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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- Closed-form exercices, computer exercices (MATLAB)
- Race tracks and proving ground testing.
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| The lectures are given in English in two weeks (October 2014) at Campus Automobile in Spa-Francorchamps. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Lecture notes
- Copy of slides (in English)
Reference books (in English):
- T. Gillespie. AA« Fundamentals of vehicle Dynamics AA», 1992, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- W. Milliken & D. Milliken. AA« Race Car Vehicle Dynamics AA», 1995, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- J.Y. Wong. AA« Theory of Ground Vehicles AA». John Wiley & sons. 1993 (2nd edition) 2001 (3rd edition).
- G. Genta."Motor Vehicle Dynamics. Modeling and Simulation". World Scientific. 1997.
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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- Computer work included in the framework of the mini project
- Research work based on litterature review
- Lab reports
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Work placement(s) :
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Organizational remarks :
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| None |
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Contacts :
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| Pierre Duysinx,
LTAS - Automotive 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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