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Module Title	Advanced Vehicle Engineering
School	School of Engineering
Department	Mechanical Engineering
Module Code	04 24225
Module Lead	Dr. Richard Hood
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Lecture-14 hours Tutorial-2 hours Project supervision-4 hours Guided independent study-80 hours Total: 100 hours
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Description	The aim of the module is to introduce the student to aspects of vehicle chassis design with particular emphasis on body structure design, giving consideration to external styling, packaging, vehicle interior design and vehicle safety. It will provide the student with a basic understanding of the dynamics of vehicle systems affecting vehicle handling, leading to the development and application of analytical models and commercial software tools, and to the design of vehicle systems. SYLLABUS Chassis design and packaging: Vehicle body styling and aerodynamics Packaging trends – common platform for different body styles Power unit configurations Ergonomics, seating and Instrument panels Vehicle safety systems – safety under impact, occupant protection/restraint, legislation etc. Body trim and fittings, electrical & electronic controls Packaging for weight distribution and dynamic stability Analysis of vehicle handling: < Vehicle handling models Steady state response Transient response to steering inputs Vehicle stability and design considerations Application of commercial tools: MATLAB, SIMULINK, CARSIM etc.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate a wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the overall procedure for designing, manufacturing and testing of vehicles. Demonstrate a wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the human element involved in vehicle design including anthropometric data and vehicle safety standards. Demonstrate a wide knowledge of and critically evaluate current chassis designs, suspension systems and wheels/tyres and how they affect vehicle performance and handling. Demonstrate a wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of powertrain requirements including current and future trends in vehicle design. Demonstrate knowledge of and critically evaluate current and future requirements for automation of vehicle systems. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of validation and verification procedures for development of vehicles. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the use of computer software in the vehicle design process. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how the various aspects of car design relate to each other. i.e. human, powertrain, chassis, testing program.
Assessment	24225-01 : Coursework : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 100% continuous assessment, comprising of a group project. Reassessment: 100% continuous assessment
Other	None
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