Course detail
Concept Development of a Car
FSI-QA0 Acad. year: 2019/2020 Winter semester
Mastering the process logic and continuity in the development of a new vehicle from the first task to define the prototype. Simultaneous consideration of manufacturability, material concept, technical requirements, standards and functionality.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
2
Supervisor
Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
Students will acquire ability to design a new vehicle concept according to the assignment, understanding the context and the collision between the individual requirements for the new vehicle. Ability to design partial design nodes of the concept with regard to production technology, aerodynamics, design and structural properties.
Prerequisites
Machine Design Fundamentals, Strength of Materials
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The course is taught through exercises with computer support.
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Participation in seminar, solve of problems and answers on control questions.
Aims
To acquaint students with the technical procedures for the development of modern vehicles in the concept design phase.
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Solve of two problems and answers on questions.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme M2I-P: Mechanical Engineering, Master's
branch M-ADI: Automotive and Material Handling Engineering, elective (voluntary)
Type of course unit
Computer-assisted exercise
26 hours, compulsory
Teacher / Lecturer
Syllabus
1. Specification for new vehicle
2 – 3. Package – platform definition
4 – 5. Concept of the vehicle
6. Design support
7 – 8. Creation of design surfaces using CAD
9 – 10. Design of virtual vehicle concept
11 – 12. Analysis of conceptual car
13. Prototype definition