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

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ahmet Fatih HACIYUSUFOĞLU
Learning Outcomes
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5.To be able to calculate the resistance forces during the movements of vehicles
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Research Methods and Techniques
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical & Practice
Rolling resistance, Acceleration resistance. Air resistance, Transmission resistance, Hill resistance
Week 2 - Theoretical & Practice
Wind resistance, Physical behavior of vehicle, Motion resistance, Lateral forces, Aerodynamic resistance, Bernolli equation
Week 3 - Theoretical & Practice
Aerodynamic resistance force, Lateral forces, Linear forces, Mathematical and physical expressions, Engine and vehicle performance
Week 4 - Theoretical & Practice
Motion transmission in the concept, Torque and power account, Hydraulic power transmission, Electric clutch, Table value reading
Week 5 - Theoretical & Practice
Power and torque transmission, Gear ratio, Drive force, Transmission efficiency, Mechanical gearbox, Automatic gearbox
Week 6 - Theoretical & Practice
Differential gear ratio, Motion transmission, Shaft
Week 7 - Theoretical & Practice
Moment and power transmission, Dynamic and static load
Week 8 - Theoretical & Practice
Rubber materials, Static and dynamic movements of wheels, Rim material (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical & Practice
Motor performance values, Road-to-ground conditions, Road-wheel relationship, Road-speed relationship, Tables
Week 10 - Theoretical & Practice
Hidrolik sistemler, Hidrolik sızdırmazlık elamanları, Fren sistemi ile ilgili ampirik ifadeler
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Brake systems, Road-ground information, Brake distribution and control systems
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Road motion characteristics of vehicles, Motion resistance in vehicles, Skidding and lateral drift in vehicles, Uniform linear movements in vehicles
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Geometric calculations, Camber, kaster, toe-in, toe-out, kingpim and total angle, Shock Absorbers, Swing arms, Steering system geometric calculations, Rotation angle,
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Calculations related to hydraulic systems, Calculations related to electrical systems, Steering gear ratios account
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory140342
Lecture - Practice140114
Assignment100220
Term Project3026
Quiz3026
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1516
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
5
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
OÇ-2
5
1
1
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3
3
2
2
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5
1
1
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3
3
2
2
OÇ-4
5
1
1
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3
2
2
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026