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Description of Individual Course Units
| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11917501T11204 | VEHICLES MECHANICS | 2 | 4 | 4,00 |
Level of Course Unit
Önlisans
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Objectives of the Course
The student will be able to transport mechanics calculations
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
| 1 | To be able to calculate the vehicle and the vehicle s aerodynamics forces and torques |
| 2 | To be able to do calculations of clutches, gear box and shaft and differential gear ratios |
| 3 | To be able to do wheel and brake size account and understand linear movement of the motor vehicle and engine characteristics |
| 4 | To make calculations of yaw, roll and glide accounts, Pre-layout geometry, the suspension system and Wheel steering angle |
| 5 | To calcucate the resistance forces of the vehicle during the transactions |
| 6 | Understands engine and vehicle characteristics. |
| 7 | Ability to calculate vehicle weight distributions and the driving forces they produce. |
| 8 | They can calculate power, torque and specific fuel consumption. |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisities and Co-Requisities
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Content of the Course
Engine engine characteristics, linear movement of vehicle movement, vehicle physical details about the statics and dynamics, vehicle aerodynamics, wheel propulsion force, resistance movement, acceleration, braking, cornering balance, and the impact and resistance of vehicles which are exposed to
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subjects (Theoretical) | Practice, Laboratory | Teaching Methods | Preparatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of vehicle and classification of vehicles. | |||
| 2 | Engine and vehicle characteristics. Calculation of power, torque and specific fuel consumption. | |||
| 3 | Clutch types and calculation of clutch disc clutch dimensions and compression spring forces. | |||
| 4 | Motion transmission clutches, torque and power calculations, power, power transmission, electric clutch, reading table value | |||
| 5 | Power and torque transmission, gear ratio, the drive force transmission efficiency, mechanical gear box, automatic gear box | |||
| 6 | Wind resistance, the physical behavior of the vehicle, motion resistance, the lateral forces, aerodynamic resistance, Bernoulli equation | |||
| 7 | Differential gear ratio, motion transmission, Shaft | |||
| 8 | Mid-term Exam | |||
| 9 | Engine performance values, Road-ground conditions, Road-wheel relationship, Road-speed relationship, Tables, dynamic axle load calculations. | |||
| 10 | Rolling resistance calculations. | |||
| 11 | Wind resistance calculations. | |||
| 12 | Slope resistance calculations. | |||
| 13 | Tire materials, Static and dynamic movements of wheels, Rim material, calculation of tire sizes. | |||
| 14 | Motion path of the vehicle characteristics, resistance to motion in vehicles, vehicles yaw and lateral sliding, smooth linear movement vehicles | |||
| 15 | Problem solutions in real values with learned drive and resistance calculation applications. | |||
| 16 | Final Exam |
Text Book / Material / Recommended Resources
TEXTBOOK: 1. Çetinkaya, Selim, 1999, transport Mechanics, publications, 2. Apan Muharrem, motor vehicle Mechanics lecture notes TEACHING TOOLS: Laboratory, computer, animation programs, projection, temrinler and equipment
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | Quantity | Weight |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 40 | |
| End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 60 | |
Work Pacement(s)
None
Workload Calculation
| Activities | Number | Time (hours) | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Practice | 5 | 4 | 20 |
| Seminar | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Individual Study for Homework Problems | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Work Load (hours) | 121 | ||
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
| PO 1 | PO 2 | PO 3 | PO 4 | PO 5 | PO 6 | PO 7 | PO 8 | PO 9 | PO 10 | |
| LO 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||
| LO 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | |||||
| LO 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | |||||
| LO 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||||
| LO 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| LO 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| LO 7 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| LO 8 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
* Contribution Level: 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High