automotive system and finite element analysis
Module Learning Outcomes:
US2: Apply the method of substitution to analyse vehicle axle loads
US2m:
Knowledge and understanding of underpinning principles of calculus, matrix and numerical
methods in relation to the finite element method
US3: Apply the method of Finite Element Analysis to analyse strength of engine and transmission
components
E1: Apply u
nderpinning principles of stress analysis to analyse the strength of a vehicle component
E3: Ability to use finite element software to predict deformations and stresses in systems or machines
E4: Model and evaluate transmission components
D2: Understand ve
hicle design in relation to its aesthetics
D4: Ability to use finite element software to design new automotive components
P1: Understand the key components in an internal combustion engine and how these provide
mechanical motion
P2m: Identify the range of
materials used in an internal combustion engine
P4: Use instructions to dismantle and assemble a transmission system
P7: Understand tolerances, limits and fits in relation to bearings and shafts
ASSIGNMENT (Auto
motive
)
Assignment set by; David Tucker
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Semester 1
–
2014
Title:
Automotive Systems Principles
You are required to produce a report
(2400 words)
which evidences your experience associated with the
module learning outcomes identified above. This should be specific to the following areas:
(i)
Demonstr
ation of
knowledge regarding
experimental techniques
(ii)
Ability to collect / generate and interpret data
(iii)
A comprehensive understanding of typical test equipment
(iv)
A comprehensive analysis of
aerodynamic
loads and their
effects
on chassis loading
(v)
Use analytical
techniques
to solve engineering problems,
You should evidence
these outcomes by answering ALL the following questions posed.
You should aim
to be reflective in describing the work
carried out
, to the extent that you make some judgments of your
breadth an
d depth of understanding in these areas
, and expand to areas such as ‘future developments’
as informed by your literature review.
Overall Mark Allocation:
Marks will be awarded according to the following criteria:
•
Section 1
–
Part 1a = 10%
(
Data, t
echnica
l
c
ontent,
q
uality of
d
iscussion and
c
onclusions
)
•
Section 1
–
Part 1b = 10%
(Content quality, research methods
and conclusions)
•
Section 2 =
10%
(Data, technical content, quality of discussion and conclusions)
Presentation and correct use of spelling and
grammar
and overall summary
are
embedded into marking.
This
rep
ort
contributes 30% towards the overall assessment for this module
(
FEA work is
separate
)
.
HAND
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