Module Descriptors
VEHICLE DYNAMICS
MECH60675
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
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 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
Multi choice class test 1hour weighted at 50% LO 2
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 Learning Strategies
Lectures 1 hour per week (1:n)
Tutorials 2 hours per week (1:20)2
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)
Happien Smith Julian. An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design, 2004 (ISBN 0-7506-5044-3)
Module Resources
FCET Labs
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00432-1 Essential Mechanics and Fluids or equivalent