SD2222 Vehicle Components 8.0 credits

Tires and tire forces. Powertrain components. Brake systems. Wheel suspensions. Steering systems. Chassis and body.

To acquire basic knowledge of ground vehicle components and their functions, including modelling, validation and analysis.

Students graduating from the course should be able to:

• describe the main components of ground vehicles and their function
• explain how the main components in the power train, suspension system and brake system interacts
• perform calculations of the start, acceleration and retardation event of a vehicle and it’s climbing capabilities
• perform calculations of the brake force distribution and construct and analyse a friction utilisation diagram
• derive the lateral force and aligning moment of a tire by using the brush model
• perform calculations of the suspension characteristics for wheel suspension components
• apply the gained knowledge regarding analysis of vehicle performance

SD1230 Project Course in Vehicle Engineering

or

SD2224 Vehicle Systems for a Better Environment

English B / English 6

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• INL1 - Assignments, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Examination, 6.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.

Written examination (TEN1; 6 university credits).

Approved exercises (ÖVN1; 2 university credits)

Lars Drugge

• 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 about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.

SD2225 Vehicle dynamics

Mandatory for the track, Road Vehicles.