Course Course L T P C

Course Code 18AUC401J VEHICLE DYNAMICS C Professional Core

Name Category 3 0 2 4

Pre-requisite Co-requisite Progressive

Nil Nil Nil
Courses Courses Courses
Course Offering Department Automobile Engineering Data Book / Codes/Standards Nil

Course Learning Rationale (CLR): The purpose of learning this course is to: Learning Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
CLR-1 : Learn about the sources, analysis and solution of problems pertaining to vehicular vibrations. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
CLR-2 : Learn about the sources and effects of dynamic forces acting on a vehicle system.

Environment & Sustainability

Analysis, Design, Research
Acquire fundamental knowledge about ride comfort, vehicle stability issues and formulate fundamental mathematical

Level of Thinking (Bloom)

CLR-3 :

Expected Proficiency (%)

Expected Attainment (%)

Individual & Team Work

Engineering Knowledge
relations for such issues to achieve a better design of automotive systems.

Design & Development

Project Mgt. & Finance

Modern Tool Usage

Life Long Learning

Society & Culture
Problem Analysis

Communication
Course Learning Outcomes (CLO): At the end of this course, learners will be able to:

PSO – 3
PSO - 1

PSO - 2
Ethics
CLO-1 : Solve vibration problems with single degree of freedom 2 90 75 H H M M M L M L L L L M H L M
CLO-2 : Interrelate the forces generated in the tire with tire slip phenomenon 2 80 80 H M M L H L M L L L L M H L M
CLO-3 : Construct a mathematical model for vehicle suspension studies 3 85 80 H H H H H L L L L L L M H L M
CLO-4 : Formulate the equation of motion of a vehicle in longitudinal direction 3 90 85 H H M M H L L L L L L M H L M
CLO-5 : Predict the directional stability of vehicles based on driving conditions 2 85 80 H H M M H M M M L L L M H L M

Basics of Vibration Tires Vertical Dynamics Longitudinal dynamics Lateral dynamics

Duration (hour) 15 15 15 15 15
Understand the Basic concepts of Define the co-ordinate system for an List the methods for assessing human List the resistive forces to longitudinal List the various side forces acting on a
SLO-1
vibration automotive vehicle and tire tolerance to vibration motion of vehicles vehicle
S-1
State the various forces and moments Explain the resistive forces to longitudinal Explain the effect of the side forces on the
SLO-2 Classify the types of vibration Describe the criteria for ride comfort
acting in an automotive tire motion of vehicles vehicle
List the various causes of rolling resistance Categorize the vertical dynamics modeling Apply Newton’s law of motion for Define steady state condition in lateral
SLO-1 Recall harmonic motion principles
of tires of vehicles longitudinal dynamics of vehicles vehicle dynamics
S-2 Calculate maximum tractive effort from the Judge the steady state handling
Explain the procedure for vibration State the expression for rolling resistance Evaluate the equation of motion for the
SLO-2 equation of motion for longitudinal characteristics of a vehicle based on the
analysis of tires vertical dynamic models
dynamics value of under steer co-efficient
Express and derive equation of motion
Design passive suspension system in List the motion variables influenced by
SLO-1 for Free vibration of single degree of Understand the phenomenon of tire slip Discuss the components in driveline
quarter car model steering input
S-3 freedom – damped and undamped
Infer the amplitude decrement factor as Recognize the generation of slip angle due Analyze passive suspension system in Apply driveline dynamics in analyzing Analyze the influence of steering input on
SLO-2
logarithmic decrement to side forces quarter car model longitudinal dynamics equation motion variables
SLO-1 Lab 1: Analysis of vibration system in
Lab 10: Braking dynamics analysis using Lab 13: Lateral dynamics analysis using
Simulink\ Lab 4: Magic formula tire model State the Lab 7: Half car model Recognize half car
S Car Maker Recall braking dynamics Car Maker Recall lateral dynamics
Recall the fundamentals of vibration magic formula tire model Represent the tire model of a vehicle Develop half car model
4-5 SLO-2 equation Analyze braking dynamics using fundamentals Analyze lateral dynamics
systems behavior using Magic formula in Simulink
Car Maker using Car Maker
Analyze the vibration system in Simulink
Express and derive equation of motion
Interpret the variation of longitudinal and Design semi active and active suspension Calculate maximum acceleration for List the various tests to measure the
SLO-1 for forced vibration of single degree of
lateral forces for various slip angles systems in quarter car model different drives handling characteristics of vehicles
S-6 freedom – damped and undamped
Apply the principle of base excitation to Analyze semi active and active suspension Calculate reaction forces for different Assess the handling characteristics of
SLO-2 Explain the concept of friction circle in tires
automotive vibration systems in quarter car model drives vehicles through various tests
Express and derive equation of motion Interrelate tractive effort with longitudinal Design passive suspension system in half Derive an expression for load transfer Recognize the transient state conditions in
S-7 SLO-1
for Free vibration of two degree of slip of tires car model while braking the dynamic motion of vehicles
 freedom – damped and undamped
Represent simple cases of automotive
Illustrate the relation between tractive effort Analyze passive suspension system in half Derive an expression for load transfer Formulate the equation of motion in
SLO-2 vibration as two degree of freedom
and longitudinal slip of tires car model while accelerating transient state
system
Examine automotive vibration problems Design semi active and active suspension Calculate the load distribution for three Define the criteria for directional stability of
SLO-1 Restate the generation of slip angle in tires
as multi degree of freedom systems systems in half car model wheelers vehicles
S-8 Solve the multi degree of freedom
Diagram the cornering characteristics of Analyze semi active and active suspension Calculate the load distribution for four Analyze the directional stability of vehicles
SLO-2 system equation of motion for
tires systems in half car model wheelers through understeer co-efficient
automotive vibrations
SLO-1 Lab 2: Generation of road profile Lab 11: Active suspension study in
Lab 5: Quarter Car model Recognize Lab 8: Shock absorber testing Recall the Lab 14: Rollover analysis using Car Maker
S Identify the statistical method for road Quanser test rig Recall active suspension
quarter car model of a vehicle Develop construction of a shock absorber Assess Recall vehicle roll over concept Analyze
9-10 SLO-2 profile generation Create Simulink concept Assess the active suspension test
quarter car model in Simulink the shock absorber in a test rig vehicle roll over using Car Maker
model for road profile generation rig
List the parameters for performance of tires Design passive suspension system in full Predict the driving performance of vehicles Analyze the stability of a vehicle on a
SLO-1 Understand modelling procedure
on wet surfaces car model from tractive effort value banked road
S-11
Study the simulation of dynamic Analyze passive suspension system in full Analyze acceleration and braking Analyze the stability of a vehicle while
SLO-2 Interpret the phenomenon of hydroplaning
systems car model performance of vehicles taking turn
Show the variation of magnification Design semi active and active suspension Understand the concept of roll center in
SLO-1 Demonstrate tire as a brush type model Diagram the ABS control loop
factor with respect to frequency ratio systems in full car model vehicle dynamics
S-12 Sketch the variation of vibrating system
Demonstrate tire as a brush-string type Analyze semi active and active suspension Illustrate the ABS control cycles with Understand the concept of roll axis in
SLO-2 transmissibility with respect to frequency
model systems in full car model appropriate practical conditions vehicle dynamics
ratio
Explain the principle of vibration Model the tire empirically based on Apply the PID control strategy to Differentiate Traction Control System
SLO-1 Draw the single track model for a vehicle
absorbers experimental data automotive suspension systems against ABS
S-13
Classify the vibration measuring Present tire forces and moments as a Apply the skyhook and LQR control Explain typical control situations for TCS Analyze the dynamics of a vehicle using
SLO-2
instruments function of slip phenomenon strategy to automotive suspension systems action single track model
S SLO-1
Lab 3: Assessment 1 Lab 6: Assessment 2 Lab 9: Assessment 3 Lab 12: Repeat Class Lab 15: University exam
14-15 SLO-2

Learning 1. Mechanical Vibrations, Singiresu S Rao, 6th edition, 2017, Pearson Education, USA 3. Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Rajesh Rajamani, 2nd edition, 2012, Springer, New York
Resources 2. Theory of Ground Vehicles, J.Y. Wong, 4th edition, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey 4. Simulink Manual/Documentation, Car Maker manual/ Documentation

Learning Assessment
Continuous Learning Assessment (50% weightage)
Bloom’s Final Examination (50% weightage)
CLA – 1 (10%) CLA – 2 (15%) CLA – 3 (15%) CLA – 4 (10%)#
Level of Thinking
Theory Practice Theory Practice Theory Practice Theory Practice Theory Practice
Remember
Level 1 20% 20% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
Understand
Apply
Level 2 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20% 20%
Analyze
Evaluate
Level 3 10% 10% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15% 15%
Create
Total 100 % 100 % 100 % 100 % -
# CLA – 4 can be from any combination of these: Assignments, Seminars, Tech Talks, Mini-Projects, Case-Studies, Self-Study, MOOCs, Certifications, Conf. Paper etc.,

Course Designers
Experts from Industry Experts from Higher Technical Institutions Internal Experts
1. Mr.G.Giri ATALON, [email protected]. 1.Dr.V M Murugesan, PSG Tech, [email protected] 1. Dr K. Kamalakkannan SRMIST, [email protected]
2.Mr.RanjithSunderraj, Xitadel, [email protected] 2. Dr.P D Jeyakumar, Cresent University,[email protected]. 2.Mr.AJD.Nanthakumar, SRMIST,[email protected]