Program Overview

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Course Information

Course Description

The course FSD3202 Vehicle Engineering, Literature Course is a 6.0 credit course offered by the KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The course covers various aspects of vehicle engineering, including tires and tire forces, powertrain components, brake systems, wheel suspensions, steering systems, chassis, and body.

Course Contents

The course contents include:

• Tires and tire forces
• Powertrain components
• Brake systems
• Wheel suspensions
• Steering systems
• Chassis and body

Intended Learning Outcomes

The intended learning outcomes of the course are:

• To acquire basic knowledge of ground vehicle components and their functions, including modeling, validation, and analysis
• Students graduating from the course should be able to:
  • Describe the main components of ground vehicles and their function
  • Explain how the main components in the power train, suspension system, and brake system interact
  • Perform calculations of vehicle performance such as the start, acceleration, and retardation event of a vehicle and its climbing capabilities
  • Perform calculations of the brake force distribution and construct and analyze a friction utilization diagram
  • Derive forces and aligning moment of a tire by using the brush model
  • Perform calculations of the suspension characteristics for wheel suspension components
  • Apply the gained knowledge regarding analysis of vehicle performance
  • Have gained in-depth knowledge in a selected field of vehicle engineering

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

The specific prerequisite for the course is:

• PhD student in the doctoral program Vehicle and Maritime Engineering

Recommended Prerequisites

The course will be offered every other year when needed.

Literature

The literature for the course includes:

• Lecture notes and material handed out during lectures and assignments

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

The grading scale for the course is P, F.

Examination

The examination for the course includes:

• INL1 - Assignments, 2.0 credits, grading scale: G
• TEN1 - Exam, 4.0 credits, grading scale: G

Other Requirements for Final Grade

The other requirements for the final grade are:

• Hand in the calculated exercises
• Perform a literature study in the chosen field of vehicle engineering
• Perform the computer exercises
• Pass the exam

Examiner

The examiner for the course is Lars Drugge.

Ethical Approach

The ethical approach for the course includes:

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution

Further Information

Course Room in Canvas

Registered students can find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas.

Offered By

The course is offered by SCI/Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering.

Education Cycle

The education cycle for the course is the third cycle.

Postgraduate Course

The course is a postgraduate course at SCI/Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering.