Module Descriptors
TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGY
MECH50674
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Hugh Williamson
Email: Hugh.Williamson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
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
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Resources
PC Based software, Pro Engineer, word etc.
Simulation software.
Simulation software.
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 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 Additional Assessment Details
Coursework - Assignment, incorporating analysis, diagrams and 2,000 word written work. Learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3.