Course code TraZ4051
Credit points 6
Ground Motor Vehicle Construction
Total Hours in Course162
Number of hours for lectures24
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes16
Number of hours for laboratory classes24
Independent study hours98
Date of course confirmation07.03.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics
Course developer
Zigurds Miķelsons
Mg. sc. ing.
Course abstract
The main 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 - in individualities of constructions of ground motor vehicles and operation principles of their elements.
• Skills - acquired knowledge gives possibilities to assess technical condition of engine and ground motor vehicles, acquired knowledge give possibilities to assess technical condition of transmission, suspension of automobiles, steering and brake systems.
• Competence - acquired knowledge gives possibility to analyse engineering solutions of ground motor vehicles.
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. Rīga: Jumava, 2010.
Further reading
1. Blīvis J., Gulbis V. Traktori un automobiļi. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1991. 517 lpp.
2. Modern Automobile Technology. 1 st. English edition, 2006.
3. Van Basshuysen R., Schaefer F. Internal Combustion Engine Handbook. Basics, Components, Systems, and Perspectives. SAE International, 2004.
Periodicals and other sources
1. За рулем. Москва: ISSN 0321-4249.
2. Мотор. Москва: ЗАО "Мотор-Пресс". 1996- ISSN 1028-8910.
3. Автомобили. Москва: КБ "Что Делать". ISSN 1811-0037.