Course code LauZ4250
Credit points 4.50
Ground Motor Vehicles I
Total Hours in Course120
Number of hours for lectures24
Number of hours for laboratory classes24
Independent study hours72
Date of course confirmation07.02.2017
Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics
Course developer
Aivars Birkavs
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
The aim of the study course is to get acquainted with the construction and operating principles of vehicles. In study course classification, construction and operation principles of engines are discussed. Mechanisms and systems of internal combustion engines as well as mechanical and electronically regulations, forms, tasks, classification and components of transmission and operation principles of transmission parts are overlooked. Hydraulical equipment ant its operation principles.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge - peculiarities of vehicle construction, principles of operation of their units. Knowledge is assessed in tests. Test 1 - “Structure and operation of vehicle engines” - in the form of a test, successful mark, if 50% of the questions are answered correctly. Test 2 - “Vehicle transmission operation” - in the form of a test, successful mark, if 50% of the questions are answered correctly. Test 3 - “Vehicle hydraulics and PTO operation” - in the form of a test, successful mark, if 50% of the questions are answered correctly.
Skills - to evaluate the technical indicators of vehicles and engines, their operation; to perform full-fledged maintenance of vehicles for economic transport and agrotechnical work. Skills are assessed in laboratory works.
Competence - to constantly analyze the engineering solutions of vehicle constructions, to constantly solve technical issues to ensure the failure-free operation of vehicles. Able to independently determine the technical condition of vehicle construction elements.
Course Content(Calendar)
1. Introduction to the construction of vehicles. History of the development of races.( lect. 2h)
2. General design and operating principles of internal combustion engines. (lect. 3h; pract.w. 2h)
3. Construction and operation of the crank mechanism. (lect. 2h; pract.w. 3h)
4. Structure and operation of the gas distribution mechanism. (lect. 2h; pract.w. 3h)
5. Design and operation of Mora cooling systems. (lect. 2h; pract.w. 2h)
6. Engine lubrication systems, their construction and operation. (lect. 2h; pract.w. 2h)
7. Otto engine and diesel engine power systems. (lect. 2h; pract.w. 2h)
8. Regulators breakdown. All-mode regulator operation principle. (lect. 2h; pract.w. 2h)
9. Structure and operating principles of the ignition system. (lect. 1h; pract.w. 2h)
10. Closure task and classification, principles of operation. (lect. 1h; pract.w. 2h)
11. Transmission task, classification and general characteristics. (lect. 1h; pract.w. 1h)
12. Gearbox assignment, breakdown, construction, operating principles. (lect. 1h; pract.w. 1h)
13. Differentials, drive axles, sidewalls and PTO shafts, their construction, working principle. (lect. 1h; pract.w. 1h)
14. Steering gear function and operating principle. (lect. 1h; pract.w. 1h)
15. Running gear. Wheels, carcasses. Tracks and lures. (lect. 1h)
16. Inflatable hydraulic systems and hoisting equipment, their structure and operating principle. (lect. 1h)
Requirements for awarding credit points
Laboratory works have been developed and defended, tests are successfully written.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
Analysis of laboratory work.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
Students with an average grade of at least five points will get a positive result.
Compulsory reading
1. Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines. Stone. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
2. Internal Combustion Engine Handbook. Basshuysen. 2004. SAE
3. Cikovskis V. Iekšdedzes motori. 1 daļa. Rīga: Jumava, 2010. 286 lpp.
Further reading
1. Blīvis J., Gulbis V. Traktori un automobiļi. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1991. 517 lpp.
2. Cikovskis V. Motori. Rīga: Jumava, 2000. 224 lpp.
3. Duffy J. E. Modern automotive technology. 7th ed. Illinois: Goodheart-Willcox, 2009. 1613 p.
Periodicals and other sources
1. LUBE Magazine, United Kingdom Lubricants Association Limited lube-media.com | ukla.org.uk, Registered in the UK: No. 936857 VAT Reg No. GB 240 8376 65
2. Profi: Magazin fur Agrartechnik. -1997- Münster-Hiltrup Landwirtschaftsverlag GmbH -1997- ISSN 0937-1583.
Notes
Compulsory course project for students of the sub-program "Agricultural Technique" of the academic bachelor study program "Agricultural Engineering".