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Tires and suspension (5 cr)

Code: TX00EF90-3008

General information


Enrollment

27.11.2023 - 31.12.2023

Timing

15.01.2024 - 10.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

School of Automotive and Mechanical Engineering

Campus

Leiritie 1

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Automotive Engineering

Teachers

  • Pasi Oikarinen

Groups

  • AS22
    Autosähkötekniikan suuntautuminen aloitus syksy 2022

Objective

After completing the course, the student knows the working principles of tyres and different chassis structures, in regard to maintenance and troubleshooting, and knows their impact on vehicle driving characteristics and performance.

Content

1. Tyres
2. Wheel alignment
3. Suspension kinematics
4. Steering
5. Ride Comfort
6. Springs
7. Damping

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in working life and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development