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| Unit | CEYHAN FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | MMS406 |
| Name | Vehicle Technology |
| Term | 2020-2021 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. ABDULKADİR YAŞAR |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. ABDULKADİR YAŞAR
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to realize the basis elements of vehicles (power transmission, steering, suspension, braking systems, wheels, air-conditioning, etc.)
Course Content
Clutches, manual gearboxes, torque converters, semi-automatics and automatic transmissions, Propeller shafts, final drives and rear axles. Four-wheel-drive systems. Tyres, road wheels and hubs. Suspension systems. Steering system. Hydraulic brake systems. Air and endurance brake systems. Anti-lock brakes and traction control. Vehicle structure and aerodynamics.
Course Precondition
Yok
Resources
Notes
12
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | understand power transmission |
| LO02 | understand steering system |
| LO03 | understand suspension system |
| LO04 | understand braking systems |
| LO05 | understand wheels, air-conditioning, etc. |
| LO06 | Use engineering principles in vehicle design and production |
| LO07 | Gain knowledge about CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CIM (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) related to automotive products |
| LO08 | Analyze, synthesize and select automotive parts and systems |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Understanding the fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering | 5 |
| PLO02 | - | Being well equipped with knowledge of Mathematics, Science and Basic Engineering | 5 |
| PLO03 | - | Having capability of designing and executing experiments; examining the results and data | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | Being well equipped with various engineering techniques and skills | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Being able to design a system ,a component or a process with taking into consideration the technical, economic, enviromental, sustainability limitations | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | Ability to analyze the applications on a factory without any help, investigate the problems, formulizing and finding a proper solution for the problems | 3 |
| PLO07 | - | Ability to design , developing getting ready for use of a product or manufacturing process | 3 |
| PLO08 | - | Understanding the importance of life-time learning and being updated | 3 |
| PLO09 | - | Having advanced speaking and writing English skills | 1 |
| PLO10 | - | Using Computer effectively; for computed aided design, analysis and illustrating | 5 |
| PLO11 | - | Being prone to teamwork, well communication with others, adaptability to interdisciplinary teams | 3 |
| PLO12 | - | Being aware of the technical and ethical responsibility, being curious and innovative | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Examination of wheel dynamics | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | |
| 2 | Brake system, elements and structures | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | |
| 3 | Stopping distance and timing analysis | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | |
| 4 | Dynamic, static axle loads | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | |
| 5 | Brake work and energy, air brake systems, ABS brake system and elements | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | |
| 6 | Brake work and energy, air brake systems, ABS brake system and elements | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | |
| 7 | Steering Systems | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Forces and moments on disc and drum brakes | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | |
| 10 | Forces and moments on disc and drum brakes | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | |
| 11 | Front alignment geometry and parts | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | |
| 12 | Front alignment geometry and parts | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | |
| 13 | Wheel balance | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | |
| 14 | Active and passive safety systems | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | |
| 15 | Active and passive safety systems | Read the related topics in the lecture notes and reference books | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Final Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Final Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 86 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,44 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||