- Truck Design and Concept
- Function and Design of Chassis, Drivetrain, Structure and Body, Cab
- Driving Dynamics of Trucks
- Special Trucks and other Commercial Vehicles
- Future Developments
Module MV-IMAD-161-M-7
Principles of Commercial Vehicle Technology (M, 4.0 LP)
Module Identification
Module Number | Module Name | CP (Effort) |
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MV-IMAD-161-M-7 | Principles of Commercial Vehicle Technology | 4.0 CP (120 h) |
MV-KIMA-161-M-7 | Principles of Commercial Vehicle Technology | 4.0 CP (120 h) |
Basedata
CP, Effort | 4.0 CP = 120 h |
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Position of the semester | 1 Sem. in WiSe |
Level | [7] Master (Advanced) |
Language | [EN] English |
Module Manager | |
Lecturers | |
Area of study | [MV-iMAD] Mechanical and Automotive Design |
Reference course of study | [MV-82.103-SG] B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering |
Livecycle-State | [NORM] Active |
Notice
Examination also possible in German
Courses
Type/SWS | Course Number | Title | Choice in Module-Part | Presence-Time / Self-Study | SL | SL is required for exa. | PL | CP | Sem. | |
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2V+1U | MV-IMAD-86264-K-4 | Principles of Commercial Vehicle Technology
| P | 42 h | 78 h | - | - | PL1 | 4.0 | WiSe |
- About [MV-IMAD-86264-K-4]: Title: "Principles of Commercial Vehicle Technology"; Presence-Time: 42 h; Self-Study: 78 h
Examination achievement PL1
- Form of examination: written or oral examination
- Examination Frequency: each semester
- Examination number: 10264
("Principles of Commercial Vehicle Technology")
Written (60-90 minutes) or oral (30-45 minutes) examination, will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Evaluation of grades
The grade of the module examination is also the module grade.
Contents
Competencies / intended learning achievements
1. Lecture
Students will be able
- to describe the requirements and basic technologies of modern commercial vehicles
- to explain the basic methods for the dimensioning and evaluation of commercial Vehicles and their components
- to understand and explain the major driving dynamics of commercial vehicles including driving resistances, dynamic loads and driving limits
- to give an overview on special vehicles and future developments
2. Exercise
Students will be able to
- identify and calculate the dynamic axle loads
- dimension a truck by means of a BO-Kraft circle
- calculate the air suspension of a truck
- describe the typical coast-down test and calculate the driving resistances that occur during this test
Literature
- HOEPKE (Hrsg.) u.a.: Nutzfahrzeugtechnik, 3. Aufl., (2004), Vieweg Verl.;
- WIESBADEN N.N.: Grundlagen der Nutzfahrzeugtechnik - Basiswissen Lkw und Bus, MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG, München (2004);
- N.N.: Truck Systems Design Handbook (Vol. II) PT-87, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Warrendale, PA, USA (2002);
- NUNNEY, M. J.: Light and Heavy Vehicle Technology (4. Ed.) 2007, Elsevier;
- FITCH, J. W.: Motor Truck Engineering Handbook (4. Ed.) 1994, No. R-125, Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
Requirements for attendance (informal)
Modules:
Requirements for attendance (formal)
None
References to Module / Module Number [MV-IMAD-161-M-7]
Course of Study | Section | Choice/Obligation |
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[GS-88.844-SG] M.Sc. Commercial Vehicle Technology | Mandatory modules | [P] Compulsory |
References to Module / Module Number [MV-KIMA-161-M-7]
Course of Study | Section | Choice/Obligation |
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[MV-82.103-SG] B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering | Vehicle Engineering (if chosen) | [P] Compulsory |
Notes on the module handbook of the department Mechanical and Process Engineering
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