ENGR 5300G - Automotive Engineering

Components of the automobile. Engineering factors in all components and subsystem areas of automobile design. Vehicle characteristics and dynamic interactions. Systems modelling approach and mathematical models for ride, vibration, handling control and powertrains of automobiles. Tire mechanics including construction, rolling resistances, traction/braking properties, cornering and aligning properties and measurement methods. Vehicle mobility, motion performance of the vehicle, characterization of resistances, propulsion system and tractive efforts. Brake system design, braking performance and brake distribution. Steady state handling. Measurement methods. Suspension system design considerations. Design and performance of an automobile from a systems point of view. External factors such as markets, financing and sales.
Credit hours: 3