Instructor
Lectures
MW: 12:55 p.m. – 1:45 p.m., Room A105
W: 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m., Room B114
Office Hours
Tests
Monday, October 1
Wednesday, October 31
Final Examination
Monday, December 10, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Catalog Description
Prerequisites: EML3014C, EML3018C
This is an introductory course in vehicle design concentrating primarily on vehicle dynamics. In particular it examines the primary features of vehicle design that relate to performance: suspension, steering, chassis, and tires. It uses the latest in industry standard software to examine the various design parameters influencing vehicle performance and handling.
Textbook
Stone, R. and Ball, J.K., Automotive Engineering Fundamentals, SAE
References
- Dixon, J. C., Tires, Suspension and Handling, SAE
- Gillespie, T. D., Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics, SAE
- Milliken, W. F., Milliken, D. L., and Metz, L. D., Race Car Vehicle Dynamics, SAE
- Wong, J. Y., Theory of Ground Vehicles, Wiley
- Husain, I., Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals, CRC Press
Course Objective†
The goal of this course is to produce a student capable of designing and analyzing the handling characteristics of simple vehicles. The student should be able to synthesize a reasonable solution to a given design problem, analyze the proposed solution, and judge its suitability. In order to achieve this, the objectives are:
- To introduce the important aspects of tires and their effects on vehicle performance [1, 3, 5, 10]
- To introduce steady state stability and control aspects of vehicle handling [1, 3, 5, 10]
- To introduce transient stability and control aspects of vehicle handling [1, 3, 5, 10]
- To introduce suspension geometry and how it influences behavior [1, 3, 5, 10]
- To introduce steering systems [1, 3, 5, 10]
- To examine the various effects that affect wheel loads [1, 3, 5, 10]
- To provide computational tools to assist in the design, modeling, and simulation of vehicle systems [1, 3, 5, 10]
† Numbers shown in brackets refer to department educational outcomes
Topics
The topics to be covered includes (not necessarily in the order shown)
- Acceleration Performance
- Braking Performance
- Road Loads
- Ride
- Steady State Stability and Control
- Transient Stability and Control
- Engines
- Transmissions
- Suspensions
- Steering
- Brakes and Tires
- Hybrid Vehicles
- Adams Software for Vehicle Design and Simulation
Course Outcomes‡
The expected outcomes of this course are that a student should be able to:
- Explain the various contributing factors to tire forces [1]
- Explain and find tire lateral forces given slip angles [1]
- Use a bicycle model to analyze neutral steer, understeer, and oversteer [2]
- Calculate dynamic responses to simple inputs [3]
- Find the various instant centers in vehicle suspension systems [4]
- Explain the important geometric aspects of major suspension systems [4]
- Explain the geometry factors in a steering system [5]
- Calculate the loads that act on the wheels due to acceleration, braking, and cornering [6]
- Use ADAMS to model vehicle behavior [7]
‡ Numbers shown in brackets are links to Course Objectives above
Computer Tools
- ADAMS
- Pro/E
- MathCAD
- Other software tools
Projects
Grading
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Homework
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15%
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Presentations
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10%
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Projects
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35%
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Test
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20%
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Final
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20%
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Grades will be assigned as
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90% and above
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A
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80% to 90%
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B
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70% to 80%
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C
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60% to 70%
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D
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less than 60%
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F
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Notes:
Homework and examinations, unless otherwise authorized, are to be done individually. Any blatant copying will result in a 0 for the assignment for all parties concerned. A repeat offense may result in a failing grade for the course.
Assignments are due by the beginning of class of the due date. Any late work will not be accepted without prior authorization.
Any handwritten assignments are to be neatly written and scanned. Start each problem on a new sheet, and any figures drawn should be very clear and neat. Figures should be drawn with straight edge, compass, etc. Failure to meet these guidelines will be penalized up to 2 points per problem.
Attendance Policy
Excused Absences: Excused absences include documented illness, deaths in the immediate family and other documented crises, call to active military duty or jury duty, religious holy days, and official University activities. Accommodations for these excused absences will be made and will do so in a way that does not penalize students who have a valid excuse. Consideration will also be given to students whose dependent children experience serious illness.
Please note that the College of Engineering has a restrictive interpretation of what is considered a valid excuse for an absence. See: http://www.eng.fsu.edu/current/undergraduate/guide.html. If an absence is to be excused, make sure you check beforehand. In case of excused absence, the instructor will work with you to help you make up for missed time and catch up.
Unexcused Absences: A student having more than four unexcused absences is dropped from the course and assigned the grade F. Tests and exams missed because of unexcused absence receive the grade 0.
Other projects and activities missed completely receive the grade 0 for those projects or activities.
College of Engineering Undergraduate Policy
As current policy, the College does not use plus +, or minus – grades in engineering courses (http://www.eng.fsu.edu/current/undergraduate/guide.html p.9).
A student may continue in the B.S. degree program unless one or more of the following conditions arise (http://www.eng.fsu.edu/current/undergraduate/guide.html p. 11):
a. A grade below C in the second attempt of the same engineering course
b. More than three (3) repeat attempts in engineering courses
c. Violation of academic honor code as defined in university bulletin or catalog
d. Use of grade forgiveness (currently available for FAMU students only) in more than two (2) courses.
Departmental Learning Outcomes
Academic Honor Code
Students are expected to uphold the Student Code of Conduct, Academic Honor Code published in their University Bulletin and/or Student Handbook.
Florida A&M Student Code of Conduct published in the Student Handbook, The FANG, http://www.famu.edu/StudentLife/STUDENT%20HANDBOOK%20%28FANG%29%202012-2014.pdf, see Student Code of Conduct - Regulation 2.012, Academic Honesty Violations: p.69
The Florida State University Academic Honor Policy outlines the University’s expectations for the integrity of students’ academic work, the procedures for resolving alleged violations of those expectations, and the rights and responsibilities of students and faculty members throughout the process. Students are responsible for reading the Academic Honor Policy and for living up to their pledge to “. . . be honest and truthful and . . . [to] strive for personal and institutional integrity at Florida State University.” (Florida State University Academic Honor Policy, found at http://fda.fsu.edu/Academics/Academic-Honor-Policy.)
Americans with Disabilities Act
Students with disabilities needing academic accommodation should:
- register with and provide documentation to the LDEC or SDRC; and
- bring a letter to the instructor indicating the need for accommodation and what type.
This should be done during the first week of class.
For more information about services available to FAMU students with disabilities, contact
The Learning Development and Evaluation Center (LDEC)
677 Ardelia Court
Campus
Nathaniel Holmes, Director
Donna Shell, Asst. Director
599-3180 (phone)
561-2512 (fax)
561-2783 (TDD)
http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?a=EOP&p=ADA
For more information about services available to FSU students with disabilities, contact the:
(This syllabus and other class materials are available in alternative format upon request.)
Syllabus Change Policy
Except for changes that substantially affect implementation of the evaluation (grading) statement, this syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change with advanced notice.
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