Information Package / Course Catalogue
Vehicle Mechanics
Course Code: OTT206
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 1
Credit: 4
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

Student will be able to do calculations about vehicle mechanics

Course Content

Rolling resistance, Acceleration resistance. Aerodynamic resistance, Bernolli equation, Aerodynamic resistance force, Lateral forces, Linear forces, Mathematical and physical expressions, Motor and vehicle performance, Movement in the concept, Air resistance, Transmission resistance, Slope resistance, Wind resistance, Vehicle physical behavior, Transmission, Moment and power account, Hydraulic power transmission, Electric clutch, Table value reading, Power and torque transmission, Gear ratio, Drive force, Transmission efficiency, Mechanical gearbox, Automatic gearbox, Differential gear ratio, Motion transmission, Shaft, Moment and power transmission, Dynamic and static loads, Rubber materials, Static and dynamic movements of wheels, Rim material, Motor performance values, Road-to-ground conditions, Road-wheel relationship, Road-speed relationship, Tables, Hydraulic systems, Hydraulic sealing elements, Brake system-related empirical expressions, Brake systems, Road-ground information, Brake distribution and sand anda systems, Motion characteristics of vehicles, Motion resistances in vehicles, Slip and lateral slip in vehicles, Smooth linear movements in vehicles, Geometric calculations, Camber, Kaster, toe-in, toe-out, kingpim and total angle, Shock Absorbers, Swing arms, Steering system geometric calculations, Rotation angle, Steering center Calculations related to hydraulic systems, Calculations related to electrical systems, Steering gear ratios account

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