Base Knowledge
None
Teaching Methodologies
The development of competences in the various modules that constitute the curricular unit will be carried out through theoretical classes, theoretical-practical classes, and practices with description and discussion about the respective components, using as pedagogical supports several platforms, namely the internet and audiovisual media.
Learning Results
Knowing in theoretical and practical aspects the constitution, operation, technologies and processes of manufacturing vehicles and their respective systems of transmission, steering, braking, wheels and tires.
At the end of the course, students should be able to describe the constitution, operation, technologies and manufacturing processes of vehicles and their transmission, steering, braking, wheels and tires systems; they must also have knowledge of terminology, classifications, and vehicle categories.
Program
1. VEHICLE DYNAMICS
Introduction to the dynamic states of vehicles; acceleration / friction relationship; static and dynamic vehicle loading;
weight transfer; vehicle behavior when starting and braking; comfort and suspension efficiency.
2. TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND GEARBOX
General description of a transmission system; clutch; Gear box; Gearboxes with double clutch; boxes
of automatic speeds. Transmission shaft and gaskets; Differential; Halfshafts and posterior bridge.
3. STEERING SYSTEM
General description of a steering system; Steering box; Characteristic alignment angles of the steering and wheels; Direction
classical assisted; Variable power steering; Interactions between steering, suspension and bodywork.
4. SUSPENSION SYSTEM
General description of a suspension system; Suspension by springs and by compressed gas; Torsion bars and stabilizer bars
transversal; oleodynamic dampers; Friction dampers; Effectiveness of shock absorbers; Shock absorbers and suspensions
combined.
5. BRAKING SYSTEM, WHEELS AND TIRES
General description of a braking system; Types of brakes; Electronically managed braking systems; Materials used in
braking systems; tires and rims; Diagnosis of faults in braking systems.
6-ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY
Curricular Unit Teachers
Grading Methods
- - Teste Prático - 60.0%
- - Teste Teórico - 40.0%
- - Exame - 100.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Lucchesi, D. (1989). O Automóvel – Curso Técnico, Volume 1 e 2. Editorial Presença. ISBN: 972-23-1022-4 e
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Paz, M. (1980). Manual da Técnica Automóvel, Editora Mestre Jou. ISBN: 84-89656-09-6.
Halderman, J. (1996). Automotive Brake Systems. Prentice-Hall Inc. ISBN 0-13-090616-6.
Limpert, R. (1992). Brake Design and Safety. Society of Automotive Engineers. ISBN 1-56091-261-8.
Buckman, L. (1998). Commercial Vehicle Braking Systems: Air Brakes, ABS and Beyond. Society of Automotive Engineers. ISBN 0-7680-0330-X.