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Learning Objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with the basic concepts of the dynamics of the vehicle, the principle of operation and the main types of suspension for the automotive, and the steering system, the vehicle crashworthiness, the electric and hybrid powertrain
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of: Machine Design, Mechanics of Vehicles, Construction of Road Vehicles.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and exercises. Laboratory exercises
Further information
The examination consists of an interview on the course topics
Type of Assessment
Oral Exam
Course program
1. Motorcycle dynamics
- Roll and pitch
- Longitudinal motion
- Motion in curve
a) leaning in the curve
b) Motorcycle behavior in the curve
2. Suspensions
- 1 DOF model
- Spring and dampers
- Analysis of different type of car suspensions
- Analysis of different type of motorcycle suspensions
3. The steering system
- Cinematic and dynamic steering
- Rack and pinion
- Power steering
4. Vehicle crashworthiness
- Introduction to vehicle crashworthiness
- Loading lines
- Omologations and EuroNCAP
- Injury biomechancs indexes
5. Electric and hybrid power trains
- Driving cycles
- Introduction to electric powetrain: (batteries, BMS, inverters, electric motors)
- introduction to hybrid vehicles