Commercial vehicles
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC04BA60070 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 4.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Ylinen, Hannu |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| KOTU-2013AUTO |
3 spring |
4.0 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| KOTU-2014AUTO |
3 spring |
4.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
| KOTU-2015AUTO |
4 autumn |
4.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
| KOTU-2016AUTO |
4 autumn |
4.0 |
2019-08-01 |
2019-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, student will know how to explain:
- heavy-duty automotive technology.
- measurements and the concepts associated with structural engineering.
- distinctive features of heavy-duty automotive technology.
- funcions and systems of brakes and suspension components in heavy-duty vehicles.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Constructing and servicing heavy-duty automotive bodies
- Measurement regulations
- Calculating weight and dimensions
- Choosing a chassis
- Body structures and components
- Designing and choosing vehicle equipment
- Pneumatic brake systems
- Structures of axles and transmissions
- Polar clearances
- Brake fitting
- Retarders
- Special features of electronics in commercial vehicles
Recommended or Required Reading
Lecturer's material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Exercises
- Information search
- Group work
- Independent study
Assessment Criteria
1 Student knows the basics of the knowledge objectives of the course.
3 Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well.
5 Student knows the knowledge objectives of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.
Assessment Methods
Examination and exercises: 70/30
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