ME466 PERFORMANCE OF ROAD VEHICLES
| Course Code: |
5690466 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
5.0 |
| Department: |
Mechanical Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
Assist.Prof.Dr KEREM BAYAR |
| Offered Semester: |
Spring Semesters. |
| Prerequisite: |
Set 1: 5690302
, 5690304 |
| The course set above should be completed before taking
ME466 PERFORMANCE OF ROAD VEHICLES . |
Course Content
Engine characteristics, tractive effort, resistances to motion. Maximum speed and acceleration performance. Clutch engagement. Traction and braking performance: directional stability, weight transfer, brake force distribution. Power and slip limited gradeability. Prediction of fuel consumption. Power train: determination of differential and gear ratios. Prerequisite: ME 302 and ME 304.
