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Motor Vehicle Structure

Course developer

Replaced course

TraZ4056 [GTRA4055] Motor Vehicle Structure

Course abstract

The aim of the course is to acquire constructions and operation principles of ground motor vehicles. Gets knowledge about mechanisms and systems of internal combustion engines. Acquires mechanical and electronical regulation of mechanisms and systems of the engine. To be able to work independently and to understand engineering technical solutions of ground motor vehicle constructions. Acquires practical construction and operation of transmission, movement and control equipment of ground motor vehicles.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge is acquired in the construction and operation of motor vehicles, constructive differences in the design of systems and mechanisms, the ability to assess the accuracy of motor vehicle mechanisms and systems performance. Evaluate the performance of vehicle transmissions, running gear and control unit. The knowledge gained enables us to constantly analyse and evaluate the proper functioning of the vehicle systems and mechanisms.
Test 1 - “Structure and Function of Motor Engines” - in the form of a test, a successful mark, if 70% of questions are answered correctly.
Test 2 - "Power Transmission" - test form, successful mark if 70% of questions answered correctly.
Test 3 - "Safety systems for motor vehicles" - in the form of a test, a successful mark, if 70% of questions are answered correctly.
Is able to independently determine the technical condition of the structural elements of the vehicles - laboratory works.

Course Content(Calendar)

1 General automobile design: engine, chassis, bodywork, task and location. Engine construction, operating principles (2h lect, 1h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
2 General concept of engine operation. Engine comparative parameters. The task and structure of the crank-knee mechanism (2h lect, 2h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
3 Types of gas distribution mechanisms. Task of the gas distribution mechanism, construction. Gas distribution camshaft (2h lect, 2h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
4 Basic function of lubrication system and basic scheme of operation. Function and breakdown of the cooling system (2h lect, 2h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
5 Otto engine power supply system in principle scheme, basic components. Carburettor main accessories (2h lect, 1h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
6 The general concept of waste gas dispensers, electronic injection systems (2h lect, 2h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
7 Diesel Engine Power Systems. Preparation process for diesel fuel in a diesel engine. High pressure fuel pumps (2h lect, 2h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
8 Transmission task and breakdown by torque, transformation type and techniques (2h lect, 1h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
9 Gearbox, breakdown and operating principles. Task and division of distribution boxes (2h lect, 2h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
10 Automobile driving bridges. General characteristics of the drive bridge. The main task of the transfer, breakdown (2h lect, 1h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
11 Steering equipment characteristics. Steering equipment task and breakdown. Structural structure of steering mechanisms (2h lect, 1h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
12 Task and breakdown of brake equipment. Types of braking mechanisms and operating principles (2h lect, 1h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
13 Basic circuit diagrams, structural design and operation of brake lines (2h lect, 2h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
14 Structural construction and operation of the pneumatic brake multi-circuit brake (2h lect, 1h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
15 Electro-hydraulic ABS systems. Brake Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) task and breakdown (2h lect, 2h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
16 Anti-lock braking system ASR construction, operating principle (2h lect, 1h lab.w., 1h pract.w.)
Part-time extramural studies:
All the topics intended for full-time studies are covered, yet the number of contact hours is ½ of the specified number of hours.

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

1. Searching for information on car safety systems, individual work is developed in PowerPoint and presented.

2. Analysis of laboratory works.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The assessment of the study course exam depends on the cumulative assessment of the study course tests.
The exam grade is calculated as the arithmetic mean of the two exam assignments and the mean mark of the tests.

Compulsory reading

1. Miķelsons Z., Pīrs V. Spēkratu konstrukcijas. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 199 lpp.
2. Pīrs V., Miķelsons Z. Jaunākās autotronikas sistēmas. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 183 lpp.
3. Miķelsons Z. Spēkratu uzbūve. Laboratorijas darbu uzdevumi un izpildes metodika. Mācību līdzeklis. Jelgava: LLU, 2007. 57 lpp.
4. Cikovskis V. Iekšdedzes motori. 2 sēj. Rīga: Jumava, 2010.
5. Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines. Stone. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
6. Basshuysen R.van. Internal Combustion Engine Handbook. Warrendale, PA: SAE International, 2004.

7. Cikovskis V. Motori 1 daļa. Rīga: Jumava, 2010. 286 lpp.

Further reading

1. Modern Automobile Technology. 1 st. English edition. 2006. Pieeja tiešsaistē http://www.beck-shop.de/fachbuch/leseprobe/9783808523018_Excerpt_004.pdf Skatīts 16.03.2017
2. Van Basshuysen R., Schaefer F. Internal Combustion Engine Handbook. Basics, Components, Systems, and Perspectives. Warrendale, PA: SAE International, 2004.

3. Modern Automotive Technology. 1st English edition, 2006. 688 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 Engineering" of the academic bachelor study program "Road transport".