Chassis Technology

11B0144

Bachelor

German

5.0

winter and summer term

1 semester

The chassis, with its individual, coordinated components such as tires, brakes, steering, wheel suspension, springs and dampers, significantly influences the driving comfort and driving safety of a vehicle. In this regard, there are very specific requirements for each vehicle due to its design, which always require a reconsideration and redesign of the individual components. Therefore it is important and necessary to understand the tasks and driving dynamic requirements of each individual component and also the interaction of these components, which ultimately leads to the desired driving behavior.

1. Tires and road

2. Vehicle and driving limits

3. Basics of chassis technology

4. Suspensions and axle kinematics

5. Steering

6. Suspension and damping

7. Brakes

8. Simulation of driving maneuvers and vehicle testing

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Written examination

• Field work / Experimental work

In the ungraded examination, a total of 3 experiments are carried out with corresponding preparation and follow-up work.

Statics, Kinematics, Physics

The students know the individual components of a chassis with their properties and their effects on driving behavior. They are able to explain and distinguish between chassis systems. Furthermore, they can carry out calculations based on vehicle parameters.

The students can design chassis systems and calculate them for driving dynamics. They have the necessary knowledge to further develop chassis components for current vehicles.

The students master the methods and areas of knowledge necessary in chassis development. They are able to question the acquired knowledge in chassis development and use it in a well-founded way.

The students can analyze, evaluate and further develop current chassis concepts taking into account the current state of the art.

• Austerhoff, Norbert

• Austerhoff, Norbert