Commercial vehicles

Structure Type: Course
Code: KC04BA60070
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 4.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Ylinen, Hannu
Language of Instruction: Finnish

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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