Objectives and competences
Aims and goals/objectives of the subject are:
- to get acquainted with the development of means of transport
- to get acquainted with the importance of the drive machine, transmission and other principles of operation
- to understand the basic physical quantities in the operation of means of transport
- to understand the kinematics of the means of transport
- to determine the resistance to movement of the means of transport
- to understand the basic principles of operation of means of transport.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Introduction chapter: basics of kinematics and dynamics of vehicles; the basic equations of motion, resistors movement. Driving force, driving power. Propulsion machinery.
Means of transport in road traffic: Historical development, mechanics of driving, traffic characteristics of vehicles, design parameters, the drive power. Internal combustion engines. Clutch. Transmissions. Differential. Management mechanism. Brakes. Systems of active and passive safety.
Means of transport in rail transport: Historical development. Theory of traction, resistant forces at moving train, adhesion of rolling stock, train trip, locomotive traction force. Power transmission. Brakes. Electro-magnetic trains. Advantages and disadvantages of individual drives and maintenance.
Means of transport in air transport: The Basics.
Means of transport water transport: The Basics.
Final Chapter: Alternative energy sources propulsion engines (hybrid drives, fuel cells, etc..). Ecological aspects (emission, recycling, etc..).
Learning and teaching methods
Lecturers (explanation of the subject using collected notes, using up-to date didactical methods and techniques – projections, movies, computer simulations and animations etc.), auditoria practice (practical work based on achieved theoretical knowledge), seminar work (preparing students on developing their own assignment work).
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
After successful completion of the study unit students should be able to:
- distinguish between different physical quantities and their influence on the choice of means of transport
- select the appropriate means of transport according to the requirements to be performed
- define the optimal operating conditions of the means of transport
- select a suitable drive unit according to environmental requirements
- use kinematic and other physical parameters to determine the required driving power of the means of transport.
Readings
Osnovna/basic
Šraml M.: VLEKA IN TRANSPORTNA SREDSTVA, Zapiski predavanj, Maribor 2006.
Skrinar M. Tehniška mehanika za študente prometnega inženirstva, Kinematika in dinamika masnih delčkov : zbirka rešenih primerov. Maribor: Fakulteta za gradbeništvo, 2010.
Dodatna/Additional
Crouse H. W.: AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS, 5th edition. Bohner M. et al.: MOTORNO VOZILO, Tehniška založba Slovenije, 1996.
Spletni viri (navedeni v viru Šraml M.: VLEKA IN TRANSPORTNA SREDSTVA, Zapiski predavanj, Maribor 2006.)
Additional information on implementation and assessment Method (written or oral exam, coursework, project):
2 positive evaluated tests, passed WE
Written exam (WE):
Oral exam:
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