Vehicle suspensions (GAJABAN-GEPJFUTO-1)

Basic data
Name and type of the study programme
Vehicle Engineering, BSc
Curriculum
2023
Classes / consultation hours
2 + 0 + 1 (L+S+Labs)
Credits
3 credits
Theory – Practice
Theory: 67%, Practice: 33%
Recommended semester
Semester 5
Study mode
full-time
Prerequisites
Vehicle Dynamics and Transmission Technologies
Evaluation type
Mid-term evaluation
Course category
Szakirányon kötelező
Language
English
Instructors
Responsible instructor
Dr. Tóth Ákos
Responsible department
Innovatív Járművek és Anyagok Tanszék
Instructor(s)
Dr. Kovács Krisztián, Medgyesi Dániel, - nincs
Checked by
Kelemen János
Course objectives

The aim of the course is to acquaint students with the chassis and braking systems of vehicles, their functions, operation and vehicle dynamics.

Course content
Lectures

Properties of tyres and its force generation ability, slip characteristics. Suspension of road vehicles, their steering and braking system. Effects of geometrical and kinematical parameters in suspension. Frequently used suspension types and their properties. Steering types. Process of steering. Vehicle oscillations, springs, dampers. Function and operation of brake system. Brake system types and their properties. Brake force distribution.

Labs

Introduction of real suspension components, their function and characteristics. Short introduction of some software for suspension geometry analysis. Suspension adjustment on a Formula Student car, flat floor.

Acquired competences
Knowledge

Skills

Attitude

Autonomy and responsibilities

Additional professional competences

He / she has a comprehensive knowledge of the basic facts, directions and boundaries of the technical field. Knows the operating principles and structural characteristics of vehicles and machine systems. Knows the operation and maintenance systems of vehicles and mobile machines. Knows the basic design principles, methods, specifications and standards used in vehicle technology, manufacturing technology, control procedures and operating processes. He / she is able to perform a basic analysis of the disciplines that make up the knowledge system of the technical field, to formulate the connections synthetically and to perform adequate evaluation activities. Is able to interpret and characterize the structure and operation of the structural units and elements of vehicles and mobile machines, the design and connection of the applied system components. Is able to apply the technical regulations related to the operation of vehicle systems and mobile machine systems, the principles of setting up and operating machines and mechanical equipment and the economic context. Is able to understand and use the typical literature, computer and library resources of the field of vehicles and mobile machines.

Requirements, evaluation and grading
Mid-term study requirements

During the semester, one final examination will be written, which can be corrected or made up once. A satisfactory result in the final examination is a prerequisite for obtaining a satisfactory mid-semester grade. The mid-term mark is the final examination mark.

Generative AI usage

1st position: Use of GAI tools is not permitted for solving assignments. This means GAI tools cannot be used to complete formative or summative assessments, and using GAI constitutes academic misconduct. The use of AI tools for spelling and grammar checking does not fall under this prohibition.

Study aids, laboratory background

Readings
Compulsory readings

Recommended readings

Karl Popp werner Schiehlen: Ground Vehicle Dynamics