Module Descriptors
VEHICLE DYNAMICS
MECH60337
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Christopher Smout
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
  • CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Vehicle Dynamics, its application and uses within the Automotive industry. Analysis of vehicle dynamics, steering, roll and roll movement distribution. An introduction to suspension design.
Module Additional Assessment Details
COURSEWORK length 2500 WORDS weighted at 50%. LO 1,3 and 4
Multi choice class test 1hour weighted at 50% LO 2
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures 1 hour per week (1:n)
Tutorials 2 hours per week (1:20)2
Module Texts
Blundell Mike. The Multibody Approach to Vehicle Dynamics, Elsevier 2004. (ISBN 0750651121)

Happien Smith Julian. An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design, 2004 (ISBN 0-7506-5044-3)
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00432-1 Essential Mechanics and Fluids or equivalent
Module Resources
FCET Labs