MAE 4860 - Automotive Engineering

Spring. 3 credits.

Prerequisite: ENGRD 2020 or permission of instructor. Fulfills Senior Design requirement if M.E. seniors enroll in corresponding section of MAE 4291. Co-meets with MAE 5860.

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Selected topics in the analysis and design of vehicle components and vehicle systems. Emphasis on automobiles. Engines, transmissions, suspension, brakes, and aerodynamics are discussed. The course uses first principles and applies them to specific systems. The course is highly quantitative, using empirical and analytical approaches.

Outcome 1: Students will be able to perform basic calculations for internal combustion spark ignition engines, including turbochargers and superchargers.

Outcome 2: Calculate the power and torque required to operate a vehicle under various loads.

Outcome 3: Calculate braking and acceleration performance.

Outcome 4: Calculate the dynamic stability of vehicles.

Outcome 5: Calculate steering and suspension performance.