Checking date: 24/01/2025


Course: 2024/2025

Vehicle Theory
(14206)
Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (Plan: 446 - Estudio: 221)


Coordinating teacher: GARCIA-POZUELO RAMOS, DANIEL

Department assigned to the subject: Mechanical Engineering Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

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Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
Knowledge of calculus, algebra and solving of differential equations. Machine Theory, Mechanics of Structures and Machine Mechanics.
Objectives
By the end of this subject, students will be able to have: 1. A systematic understanding of the key aspects and concepts of vehicle dynamics and automobile systems. 2. The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve automobile engineering problems using established methods. 3. The ability to select and apply relevant analytic and modelling methods in automobile engineering. 4. The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to develop and realise designs to meet defined and specified requirements in automobile engineering. 5. The ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments, interpret the data and draw conclusions. 6. The ability to combine theory and practice to solve problems in automobile engineering. 7. Work effectively as an individual and as a member of a team.
Learning Outcomes
RA1.2 An systematic understanding of the key aspects and concepts of their branch of engineering. RA1.3 Coherent knowledge of their branch of engineering including some at the forefront of the branch. RA2.1 The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems using established methods. RA2.3 The ability to select and apply relevant analytic and modelling methods. RA3.1 The ability to apply their knowledge and understanding to develop and realise designs to meet defined and specified requirements. RA3.2 An understanding of design methodologies, and an ability to use them. RA4.2 Rhe ability to design and conduct appropriate experiments, interpret the data and draw conclusions. RA4.3 Workshop and laboratory skills. RA5.1 The ability to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods. RA5.2 The ability to combine theory and practice to solve engineering problems. RA5.3 An understanding of applicable techniques and methods, and of their limitations. RA6.1 Function effectively as an individual and as a member of a team. RA6.3 Demonstrate awareness of the health, safety and legal issues and responsibilities of engineering practice, the impact of engineering solutions in a societal and environmental context, and commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practice. CB1 Students have demonstrated possession and understanding of knowledge in an area of study that builds on the foundation of general secondary education, and is usually at a level that, while relying on advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the cutting edge of their field of study. CB2 Students are able to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the competences usually demonstrated through the development and defence of arguments and problem solving within their field of study. CG1 Ability to resolve problems with initiative, creativity decision-making and critical reasoning skills, and to communicate and transmit knowledge, skills and abilities in the Industrial Engineering area. CG3 Capacity to design a system, component or process in the area of mechanical engineering in compliance with required specifications. CG4 Knowledge and capacity to apply current legislation as well as mandatory specifications, requirements and norms in the area of mechanical engineering. CG9 Knowledge and capacity to apply computational and experimental tools for analysis and quantification of mechanical engineering problems. CG10 Capacity to design and carry out experiments and to analyze and interpret data obtained. CE2 Knowledge and capabilities for machine calculation, design and testing.
Description of contents: programme
Lecture 1: Types of vehicle. Vehicle chassis. Centre of gravity calculation. Lecture 2: Mechanical features of tires. Lecture 3: Aerodynamics. Lecture 4: Longitudinal dynamics. Traction. Lecture 5: Transmission system. Lecture 6: Longitudinal dynamics. Braking. Lecture 7: Longitudinal dynamics. Braking systems. Lecture 8: Lateral dynamics. Cornering Lecture 9: Vertical dynamics. Suspension systems. Lecture 10: Lateral dynamics: Rollover. Lecture 11: Hybrid Electric Vehicles.
Learning activities and methodology
Lectures will be explained in big groups, exercises for understanding the lectures will be solved and labs will be carried out. Four labs will be carried out: Lab 1: Design and testing of a tubular chassis of a vehicle (I). Lab 2: Tires and vehicle components. Lab 3: Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection (PMVI). Lab 4: Design and testing of a tubular chassis of a vehicle (II).
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 50
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 50

Calendar of Continuous assessment


Extraordinary call: regulations
Basic Bibliography
  • A. Gauchia, D. García-Pozuelo, B. L. Boada, Mª J. L. Boada, E. Olmeda, V. Díaz, J. Fuentes. Automóviles y Ferrocarriles: Problemas Resueltos. UNED. 2014
  • M.J. Nunney.. Light and heavy vehicle technology.. Published by Elsevier..
  • Thomas D. Gillespie.. Fundamentals of vehicle dynamics.. Published by the Society of Automotive Engineers..
  • V. Díaz, E. Olmeda, A. Gauchia, D. García-Pozuelo, B. L. Boada, Mª J. L. Boada, J. Fuentes. Automóviles y Ferrocarriles. UNED. 2013
Additional Bibliography
  • Arias Paz. Manual de Automóviles. CIE INVERSIONES EDITORIALES DOSSAT-2000, S.L.. 2006
  • William F. Milliken and Douglas L. Milliken. Race Car Vehicle Dynamics. SAE. 1995

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.