Duration
15h Th, 10h Pr
Number of credits
| Certificate in sustainable automotive engineering | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
English language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
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
- To master 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)
- Lectures
- Seminars by experts of the field
- The lectures can be given in English, in ULG Sart Tilman Campus and in Campus Automobile in Spa Fracorchamps from November to December (second half of quarter 1)
Recommended or required readings
Lecture notes
- Copy of slides (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.
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment:
- During the academic year, computer and analytical homeworks are solved by to students, who work by groups of two. The homeworks focus on analytical or numercal solution of vehicle dynamic problems. The evaluation is based on the reports. (50%)
- An oral exam is organized in January. (50%)
Second session:
- Oral exam
- Written exam with exercices
Work placement(s)
Organizational remarks
None
Contacts
Pierre Duysinx, LTAS - Automotive Engineering Institute of Mechanics and Civil Engineering, Building B52 Allée de la Découverte 13A, 4000 Liège Téléphone : +32 4 366 9194, Fax : +32 4 366 9159, Email : P.Duysinx@uliege.be
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session
Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning
The course has been given at Q1 and doesn't need any adaptation
Assessment subjects
Same chapters as in January
Assessment methods
Session June
The first session of exams has taken place in January
Session September
If sanitary conditions allow it, the second session will be classically based on the evaluation of the homework and lab reports and an oral exam according to the pedagogical contract. The oral exam includes one question about the theory and one exercise to be solved during the half day session.
Contacts
Pierre Duysinx email: p.duysinx@uliege.be Mobile phone: +32 475 98 22 87 Acronyme SKYPE: pierreduysinx Link LIFESIZE: https://call.lifesizecloud.com/1230571
Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session
Assessment subjects
- Evaluation of homework and laboratory reports
- Oral examination covers questions of theory and a discussion of projects.
The theory subject covers all the subject matter seen during the classroom lessons seen in Q1.
Assessment methods
Oral exam using LIFESIZE visio conference platform
Contacts
Pierre Duysinx email: p.duysinx@uliege.be Mobile phone: +32 475 98 22 87 Acronyme SKYPE: pierreduysinx Link LIFESIZE: https://call.lifesizecloud.com/1230571