Fundamental theory in vehicle dynamics. Vehicle motion by disturbances. Steering systems and vehicle dynamics. Vehicle body roll and vehicle dynamics. Vehicle motion with traction and braking. Vehicle active motion controls. Vehicle motion with all-wheel control. Vehicle motion with human driver. Vehicle handling quality.
FSD3201 Vehicle dynamics, literature course 6.0 credits
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus FSD3201 (Autumn 2018–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
- Understand fundamental concepts in vehicle dynamics
- Describe vehicle movements caused by various types of interference.
- Describe the steering system and its influence on vehicle dynamics.
- Describe the roll characteristics and its impact on vehicle dynamics.
- Describe vehicle movements during acceleration and braking.
- Know different types of vehicle control at different levels of actuation.
- Describe the interaction between vehicles and drivers.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
PhD student in the doctoral program Vehicle and Maritime Engineering.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
The department provides relevant computer capacity and software.
Literature
Lecture notes and material handed out during lectures and assignments.
Masato Abe. Vehicle Handling Dynamics – Theory and Applications 2nd edition. Elsevier 2015, ISBN: 978-0-08-100390-9
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- INL1 - Assignments, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Exam, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
- Hand in the calculated exercises
- Perform a literature study in the chosen field of vehicle dynamics
- Perform the computer exercises
- Pass the exam
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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