MODERN VEHICLE SYSTEMS DESIGN - 2021/2

Module Overview

This module provides an introduction to vehicle dynamics and vehicle systems design, with particular reference to braking systems and suspension systems

Module provider

Mechanical Engineering Sciences

Module Leader

SORNIOTTI Aldo (Mech Eng Sci)

Number of Credits: 15

ECTS Credits: 7.5

Framework: FHEQ Level 6

Module cap (Maximum number of students): N/A

Module Availability

Semester 2

Prerequisites / Co-requisites

ENG2095 Mechanics of Vehicles and Machines

Module content

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  Indicative content includes:
  
  Tyre dynamics
  
  
  
  
  • Concepts of tyre slip and longitudinal and lateral forces
  
  
  • Tyre friction ellipse
  
  
  • Tyre relaxation length
  
  
  • Tyre rolling resistance
  
  
  • Magic formula tyre model
  
  
  
  
  Vehicle dynamics
  
  
  
  
  • Concepts of stability in braking and ideal brake distribution
  
  
  • Vehicle cornering response
  
  
  • Effect of the suspension system design on the cornering stiffness distribution and vehicle understeer/oversteer
  
  
  
  
  Vehicle systems design
  
  
  
  
  • Selection of braking systems components in order to meet regulations
  
  
  
  
  Modern powertrains
  
  
  
  
  • Hybrid electric vehicle layouts
  
  
  • Fully electric vehicle layouts
  
  
  • Brake regeneration
  
  
  
  

Assessment pattern

Alternative Assessment

Coursework in the form of a project report.

Assessment Strategy

The assessment strategy is designed to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate understanding of scientific principles, methodologies and mathematical methods as well as the ability to describe particular systems and processes in the final examination. The vehicle systems design-related coursework tests analytical and simulation skills and report writing as well as their ability to comment critically on design solutions found in industry.

 Thus, the summative assessment for this module consists of:

• Vehicles coursework    [ Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5 ]         (40 hours)        {40%}


• Examination                  [ Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ]   (2 hours)          {60%}

Module aims

• A systematic understanding and critical awareness of the importance of individual components and systems of modern road vehicles
• A knowledge of the design methods of vehicle cornering response
• An understanding of the energy efficiency characteristics and constraints of modern hybrid electric and fully electric power train solutions
• A knowledge of basic calculation techniques relating to vehicle dynamics

Learning outcomes

Methods of Teaching / Learning

The learning and teaching strategy is designed to:

Introduce the design and analysis principles of vehicles through theory with worked examples. This is delivered principally through lectures and tutorial classes, and includes an independently conducted coursework involving a case study of vehicle design.

The learning and teaching methods include:

• 3 hours lecture per week x 7 weeks + 2 hours per week x 4 weeks


• 1 hour tutorial x 7 weeks + 2 hours tutorial x 4 weeks


• Vehicle systems design coursework (40 hours)
   
  

Indicated Lecture Hours (which may also include seminars, tutorials, workshops and other contact time) are approximate and may include in-class tests where one or more of these are an assessment on the module. In-class tests are scheduled/organised separately to taught content and will be published on to student personal timetables, where they apply to taken modules, as soon as they are finalised by central administration. This will usually be after the initial publication of the teaching timetable for the relevant semester.

Reading list

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Programmes this module appears in

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