Module Descriptors
TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY
MECH50346
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Ian Heaton
Email: I.A.Heaton@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Coursework - Log book, incorporating tutorials, presentation slides and case studies.50% Learning outcome 1,3
Coursework - Assignment, incorporating analysis, diagrams and 1,000 word written work. 50% Learning outcome 2
Coursework - Assignment, incorporating analysis, diagrams and 1,000 word written work. 50% Learning outcome 2
Module Indicative Content
Vehicle Chassis designs; evolution, concepts, mountings.
Transmission; principles of design and operation of gearboxes, clutches, differentials.
Suspension: comparison of different typres, principles of design for suspension geometry.
Steering mechanisms and applications.
Transmission; principles of design and operation of gearboxes, clutches, differentials.
Suspension: comparison of different typres, principles of design for suspension geometry.
Steering mechanisms and applications.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures 12 hours
Seminars 12 hours
Tutorials 12 hours
Student centred learning 114 hours
(1:n)2 (1:20)
Seminars 12 hours
Tutorials 12 hours
Student centred learning 114 hours
(1:n)2 (1:20)
Module Resources
PC Based software, Pro Engineer, word etc.
Simulation software.
Simulation software.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
"An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design" 2001 Julian Happian Smith, ISBN 0750650443
"Advanced Vehicle Technology" 2002 Heinz Heisler ISBN 071313660x
"Advanced Vehicle Technology" 2002 Heinz Heisler ISBN 071313660x