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Transport speciality

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Course abstract

The aim of the study course is to provide in-depth knowledge in the theory and optimization of vehicles and their units, as well as transport technologies. Doctoral students learn the calculations of vehicle design, engine theory, technical operation, as well as the theoretical basis of cargo and transportation organization and logistics.The methods of vehicle power and torque determination, fuel consumption measurement methods, engine exhaust gas determination methods with high-precision equipment are introduced.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

1. Knowledge - theoretical basis and modeling of vehicle design and operation, as well as transport and logistics technologies - exam.
2. Skills - creatively apply the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in the context of vehicle design and operation, as well as the development of transport and logistics technologies - exam.

3. Competence - to model, optimize and create new solutions in the field of vehicle design and operation, as well as transport and logistics technologies - exam.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. The essence and systematization of vehicle classification. 5h
2. Engine design and calculation. 8h
3. Vehicle design and calculation. 8h
4. Theory of engines and vehicles. 10h
5. Principles and requirements of machine system design. 5h
6. Theoretical bases of technical operation of vehicles. 5h
7. Theoretical bases of technical operation (service) system. 5h
8. Technology of technical operation (service) works. 5h
9. Technical diagnostics of vehicles. 5h
10. Design of infrastructure and technical base of transport companies. 5h
11. Organization and management of technical maintenance works. 5h
12. Theoretical principles of vehicle selection for certain cargoes and transport conditions. 5h
13. Theoretical bases of freight transport process elements. 5h
14. Modelling and optimization of passenger transportation systems. 10h
15. Optimization of multimodal freight transportation systems. 5h

16. Theoretical conditions of transportation in logistics systems. 5h

Requirements for awarding credit points

Individual studies under the guidance of one or more lecturers, which are assessed in a doctoral examination.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The student learns the topics independently, in consultation with the supervisor and using the given program and available information sources.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The doctoral student passes the doctoral examination by answering the questions.

Compulsory reading

1. Pommers J., Liberts G. Automobiļu teorija. Zvaigzne, 1985.
2. Тарасик В. П. Теория движения автомобиля. Санкт-Петербург: БХВ- Петербург. 2006.
3. The SAGE Handbook of Transport Studies. Edited by: Jean-Paul Rodrigue, Theo Notteboom, Jon Shaw. SAGE Publications Ltd, 2013, 464 pages;
4. Handbook of transport systems and traffic control. Edited by Kenneth J. Button, David A. Hensher. Amsterdam [etc.]: Pergamon, 2001. 602 p.

5. Willumsen. Modeling transport. England, 2001.

Further reading

1. Gerigk P. and others. Kraftfahrzeugtehnik. Berlin: Westermann, 2006.
2. Dainis Berjoza. Automobiļu teorija. Jelgava, 2008.

3. Handbook of Logistics and Supply-Chain Management. Volume 2. Ed. by A.M.Brewer, K.J.Button, D.A.Hensher. Amsterdam: Pergamon 2001. 545 p

Periodicals and other sources

1. Combined Transport Magazine: https://combined-transport.eu/

2. Magazine “Intelligent transport”: https://www.intelligenttransport.com/magazine/

Notes

Doctoral study program “Agricultural Engineering”, special course of the sub-branch direction.