MECA0492-2 : Vehicle dynamics

Study Programmes 2016-2017

MECA0492-2

Vehicle dynamics

Duration :

15h Th, 10h Pr

Number of credits :

Master in electrical engineering (120 ECTS)		2
Master in electro-mechanical engineering (120 ECTS)		2
Master in mechanical engineering (120 ECTS)		2
Certificate in sustainable automotive engineering		2

Lecturer :

Pierre Duysinx

Language(s) of instruction :

English language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents :

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
Influence of suspension mechanics and roll motion on vehicle handling,
Data acquisition : instrumentation and measurement techniques

Learning outcomes of the learning unit :

Mastering the fundamental concepts of vehicle handling and the relationships with the design variables.
To be able to make a simple model of the vehicle dynamics using MATLAB

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Knowledge in Theoretical Mechanics, Machine Design and Construction, Vibration of Mechanical Systems, Control Systems.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Practical work sessions (exercises)
Computer work sessions (MATLAB)
Race tracks and proving ground testing.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

The lectures are given in English, on Tuesday afternoon at ULg, Sart Tilman Campus, in November and December (second half of quarter 1)