Automotive Engineering (FSI-6AI)

Academic year 2023/2024
Supervisor: prof. Ing. Josef Štětina, Ph.D.  
Supervising institute: ÚADI all courses guaranted by this institute
Teaching language: Czech
Aims of the course unit:
The aim is to introduce students to the basic concepts of motor vehicles, their design, modeling, testing and production. Including modern trends.
Learning outcomes and competences:
Passing the subject student acquires basic knowledge in the field of automotive engineering. This knowledge is intended for future undergraduate students of the Automotive Engineering or Technology program who need knowledge of the components they produce.
Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, especially machine parts and mechanisms.
Course contents:
Basic explanation of the theory, construction and construction of cars and commercial vehicles including their drives. The course applies and develops knowledge gained during the course.
Teaching methods and criteria:
The course is taught in the form of lectures that have the character of explanation of basic principles. Teaching is complemented by laboratory exercises.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes:

Classified credit is awarded on the basis of class participation and a final exam in elearning demonstrating the required knowledge.
Controlled participation in lessons:
Obligatory participation in lessons. The reasonably missed lessons can only be replaced by an individual agreement with the teacher.
Type of course unit:
    Lecture  13 × 2 hrs. optionally                  
    Laboratory exercise  13 × 1 hrs. compulsory                  
Course curriculum:
    Lecture

1. Conceptual development of vehicles. Basic classification of motor vehicles.
2. Arrangement of drive of vehicles, types of bodies. Driving limits.
3. Resistance.
4. Axles, their design principles. Suspension and damping systems.
5. Brake systems. Control system. Tires.
6. Vehicle drive, engine, gearbox, axle, differential, cardan shafts.
7. Hybrid drives. Electric drives.
8. Internal combustion engines. Division, concept.
9. Basic components of internal combustion engine.
10. Development trends of internal combustion engines, turbocharging, emission reduction, alternative fuels.
11. Autonomous vehicles, control and mechatronic systems. Assistive systems.
12. Motorsport as a part of automotive engineering.
13. Test.
    Laboratory exercise

01.-03. Practical demonstration of software used in the automotive industry, CATIA, CREO, GT-Power, ANSYS, Matlab, Labview
04.-06. Practical demonstration of internal combustion engines and the entire drive chain. Engine measurements on engine and cylinder dynamometer.
07.-09. Measurement of vehicle centre of gravity, geometry, shock absorber tests. Demonstration of driving tests.
10.-12. Motorsport, procedures used in the development of Formula Student.
13. Test
Literature - fundamental:
1. GSCHEIDLE, Rolf. Příručka pro automechanika. 3. Praha: Europa Sobotáles, 2015. ISBN 9783808521632.
2. CROLLA, A. Automotive Engineering: Powertrain, Chassis System and Vehicle Body. Oxford: Elsevier, 2009. ISBN 978-1-85617-577-7.
Literature - recommended:
1. GSCHEIDLE, Rolf. Příručka pro automechanika. 3. Praha: Europa Sobotáles, 2015. ISBN 9783808521632.
2. LIVESEY, Andrew. Practical motorsport engineering. 1. Abingdon, Oxon: Taylor & Francis., 2019. ISBN 978-0-8153-7569-2.
3. STONE, Richard. Introduction to internal combustion engines. 4th ed. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, c2012. ISBN 978-0-230-57663-6.
4. CROLLA, David. Encyclopedia of automotive engineering. Chichester, West Sussex, United Kingdom, 2015. ISBN 978-0-470-97402-5.
5. CROLLA, A. Automotive Engineering: Powertrain, Chassis System and Vehicle Body. Oxford: Elsevier, 2009. ISBN 978-1-85617-577-7.
The study programmes with the given course:
Programme Study form Branch Spec. Final classification   Course-unit credits     Obligation     Level     Year     Semester  
B-ZSI-P full-time study STI Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering -- GCr 4 Compulsory-optional 1 3 S