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BMA4723 Vehicle Dynamics

By
Dr. Gan Leong Ming
Semester 2012/2013-II
Course Outcomes
CO1: Solve the basic vehicle motion problems and acceleration
performance for different cases

CO2: Define and evaluate the performance characteristics of the
braking system.

CO3: Evaluate the aerodynamics, drag and rolling resistance of the tire

CO4: Define the ride characteristics of the road vehicles and solve the
problems for different cornering scenario

CO5: Define the characteristics of various suspension system designs
and solve the problems of steering system
Course Outline
Chapter 1 : Fundamental of Vehicle Dynamics
Chapter 2 : Acceleration Performance
Chapter 3 : Braking Performance
Chapter 4 : Road Loads and Tires
Chapter 5 : Ride
Chapter 6 : Steady-state Cornering
Chapter 7 : Suspensions
Chapter 8 : The Steering Systems
Assessment Methods
a. Mid Semester Test : 30%
c. Cooperative Learning : 30%
d. Final Examination : 40%
Total : 100%
Basic Parts and Systems in an Automobile
An automobile comprise of more than 15,000 parts
or components, which group into
Car
Engine or power plant
Power train
Suspension system
Steering system
Braking system
Electrical system
Chassis and Body
Engine Mounting and drive wheels
Axle shaft
Rear drive axle
Transmission
Drive shaft
Longitudinal engine
Transverse engine
Transaxle
Axle shaft
Rear Wheel Drive (FR)
Front Wheel Drive (FF)
Engine Mounting and drive wheels
Transfer case
Axle shaft
Axle shaft
Differential
Drive shaft
Transmission Engine
All wheel/four wheel drive
Engine supporting system
Engine
Fueling system
Cooling system
Lubricating system
Ignition system
Air intake system
Exhaust system
Basic Parts and Systems in an Automobile
Power
source
Drive
Train
Clutch
Transmission or transaxle
Transfer case
Drive shaft
Differential
Flywheel
Power Train

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