Module Descriptors
RACE CAR DESIGN AND PREPARATION
MECH40538
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Debi Roberts
Email: debi.roberts@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK (Allocate Lab Slot on Exam Timetable - 1hr Test) weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Design:
The student will learn the principles of operation of vehicle components affecting handling such as springs, dampers, camber, braking systems, gearboxes, fuelling systems.
Preparation:
The student will experience the vehicle setup factors affecting handling such as spring rate, damper rate, camber, weight distribution, corner weights, ground clearance, brake balance, gear ratios, fuelling fuel load and consumption.
Scrutineering:
The student will be introduced to the requirements of Scrutineering at motorsport events
Fabrication:
Tasks included in this module will include, fabrication, cutting, welding, grinding and vehicle presentation.
The student will learn the principles of operation of vehicle components affecting handling such as springs, dampers, camber, braking systems, gearboxes, fuelling systems.
Preparation:
The student will experience the vehicle setup factors affecting handling such as spring rate, damper rate, camber, weight distribution, corner weights, ground clearance, brake balance, gear ratios, fuelling fuel load and consumption.
Scrutineering:
The student will be introduced to the requirements of Scrutineering at motorsport events
Fabrication:
Tasks included in this module will include, fabrication, cutting, welding, grinding and vehicle presentation.
Module Texts
"Royal Automibile Club, Motor Sports Association (2007) MSA Competitors Year Book." Slough: RAC Motor Sports Association
"Competitive Car Suspension: Design, Construction, Tuning." Foulis G T, Staniforth A (1988) ISBN 085429645x
"Competition Car Suspension: A Practical Handbook" Staniforth A (2006) ISBN 1844253287
"Competitive Car Suspension: Design, Construction, Tuning." Foulis G T, Staniforth A (1988) ISBN 085429645x
"Competition Car Suspension: A Practical Handbook" Staniforth A (2006) ISBN 1844253287
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students must be studying on the Foundation Degree in Motorsport Technology award
Module Resources
Fully equipped workshop.
Lorry with awning, movable flooring and cabinets.
Race car, use of pit garages.
Participation on practice days.
Lorry with awning, movable flooring and cabinets.
Race car, use of pit garages.
Participation on practice days.
Module Learning Strategies
Core theoretical material will be delivered through 12, 1hour, lectures. (1:n)1
Reflective tutorials - 12, 1hour. (1:20)1
A series of intensive practical exercises to ensure the students can manage safely under the rigours of a race team (1:20)1
Reflective tutorials - 12, 1hour. (1:20)1
A series of intensive practical exercises to ensure the students can manage safely under the rigours of a race team (1:20)1
Module Additional Assessment Details
A series of 10 phase tests taken in Blackboard covering topics taught assessing Learning Outcomes 1-3.