Module Descriptors
MOTORSPORT STUDIES
MECH50446
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
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
- PORTFOLIO OF DATA weighted at 50%
- LAB BASED CLASS TEST (SUG1 allocate slot on ExTimetable) weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Semester 1
12 hours lectures
24 hours practical laboratories
Semester 2
12 hours lectures
24 hours practical laboratories
12 hours lectures
24 hours practical laboratories
Semester 2
12 hours lectures
24 hours practical laboratories
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment to include
Coursework - 50% Portfolio of data for the season with appropriate analysis of data and results Learning outcome 3 and 5
Class Test, 2 hours - multiple choice - weighting 50% assessing all learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4.
Coursework - 50% Portfolio of data for the season with appropriate analysis of data and results Learning outcome 3 and 5
Class Test, 2 hours - multiple choice - weighting 50% assessing all learning outcomes 1, 2 and 4.
Module Indicative Content
This module initially will introduce basic aerodynamic shapes that are generally studied alone: airfoils and wings are among the most well known. Other components are only used as add-ons to promote specific aerodynamic performances, for example slots, dams, spoilers, fairings. These will be introduced along with basic fluid flow theory.
In the second half of delivery students will
Acquire and record qualitative and quantitative track data:
Driver's feedback, spotters, car and engine data logged information, time keepers (and sector times) and engineers report.
Weights, fuel, fuel consumption, tyres, tyre pressures, tyre temperature, track temperature and set-up changes.
Evaluation of performance:
Analysis of data collected to determine recommended actions to improve performance.
Performance reporting:
Presentation and explanation of decisions made due to review of data.
In the second half of delivery students will
Acquire and record qualitative and quantitative track data:
Driver's feedback, spotters, car and engine data logged information, time keepers (and sector times) and engineers report.
Weights, fuel, fuel consumption, tyres, tyre pressures, tyre temperature, track temperature and set-up changes.
Evaluation of performance:
Analysis of data collected to determine recommended actions to improve performance.
Performance reporting:
Presentation and explanation of decisions made due to review of data.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Resources
CFD Software
FCET Laboratories
FCET Laboratories
Module Texts
Katz J., Race Car Aerodynamics, Robert Bentley Publ. Cambridge, MA, (1995). (ISBN 0837601428)
Hucho WH., (editor), Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles, 4th edition, SAE International (1998) (ISBN 0-7680-0029-7)
McBeath S., Competition Car Data Logging: A Practical Handbook. (2002) Sparkford: Haynes Publishing, ISBN-10: 1859606539
Tranter A., Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems. (1995) Sparkford: Haynes Publishing, ISBN-10: 1859600492
Hucho WH., (editor), Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles, 4th edition, SAE International (1998) (ISBN 0-7680-0029-7)
McBeath S., Competition Car Data Logging: A Practical Handbook. (2002) Sparkford: Haynes Publishing, ISBN-10: 1859606539
Tranter A., Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems. (1995) Sparkford: Haynes Publishing, ISBN-10: 1859600492