Vehicle suspension systemsLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

Upon completion of the course the student knows the structures of tires, car axle structures and steering systems and how their effect roadholding in connection with kinematics, springs and dampers

Content

1. Tires, rims
2. Wheel alignment and suspension kinematics
3. Steering geometry, steering
4. Axles
5. Springs and vibration
6. Dampers and damping

Qualifications

Dynamics of a car

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the concepts of tires and suspension structures, steering geometry, kinematics, axis angles, springs, and damping and their effect on riding quality/drivability

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the concepts of tires and suspension structures, steering geometry, kinematics, axis angles, springs, and damping and understands how they work and is able to explain their effects on drivability

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the concepts and structures of tires and suspension, steering geometry, kinematics, axis angles, springs, and damping and thoroughly understands how they work and is able to explain their effects on drivability.
The student can improve the driving qualities if required, by changing variables of the design.