Design cycle; graphics workstations; representation methods; Brep, CSG; shape then size modelling-profiles, relational dimensioning; libraries;...
Stress and strain; deformation; failure prediction; lubrication, friction and wear; columns; cylinders; shafts, hydrodynamic, hydrostatic and rolling...
Two dimensional drafting (AutoCAD): drawing commands, drafting settings, drawing editing, plotting output, drawing environment, dimensions,...
Physical properties including tensile and impact of materials, ductile and brittle fracture, testing, applications and selection of ceramics, metals...
Thermodynamic principles; heat engines; gas turbine cycles; air conditioning; conductive, convective and radiative heat transfer, heat transfer...
Spark ignition engines; diesel engines, transmissions and driveline; steering systems and dynamics; suspensions; brakes; tires; vehicle aerodynamics;...
Alternate vehicular power systems: hybrid and fuel cell technology. Current and future vehicular power train design changes and their implications and...
Analysis and design of closed loop control systems course to include: control system characteristics and performance, stability analysis, system types...
Metal-casting processes and equipment; forming and shaping processes and equipment for metals, ceramics and plastics; material-removal processes and...
Sensors, actuators, programmable controllers and modelling of dynamic systems. System identification; simulation and control. Analog to digital and...
Fluid statics; forces on submerged and floating bodies; kinematics of flow and Bernoulli's equations; dimensional analysis and similarity; flow in...
Single degree of freedom systems; free vibration; harmonically excited vibration; vibration under general forcing conditions; two degree of freedom...
Internal combustion engine maps; engine development process; engine configuration and balance; materials, design, manufacturing and assembling main...
Automotive manufacture and assembly; automotive testing; research methods and design of experiments, diagnostics; ergonomics; vehicle acoustics;...
Computer systems and CIM; NC programming; robotics; material handling, storage and identification; manufacturing planning and systems; flexible...
Acceleration performance; braking performance; aerodynamics and rolling resistance; ride; tires; steady-state cornering; suspensions; steering...
Intelligent vehicles; vehicle controllers, protocols buses and applications areas such as chassis, steering, braking, traction and stability control...
Multi-body dynamic modelling and simulation of automotive vibrations (ADAMS software); car body modelling; complex multi-body dynamic models and...
This course requires students to research, design, develop, and implement an independent project and continues as a Technical Report II.
This course is a continuation of Technical Report I and it requires the students to conduct further research, modify/refine project design, develop...