Vehicle Dynamics and Safety

11M0518

Master

German

5.0

only summer term

1 semester

In a continuation on the chassis technology module, the basic knowledge regarding driving behavior and driving safety is deepened. The focus here is on the driving characteristics or the handling of the entire vehicle, which is essentially influenced by the chassis components. Selected driving maneuvers are considered in order to describe and understand the influences on the overall vehicle characteristics. In addition, the support of driving behavior and active driving safety through electronic components is taken into account.

1. Introduction to driving dynamics and driving safety

2. Chassis development

3. Braking behavior

4. Steering behavior

5.  Driving dynamics control and driver assistance systems

6. Testing and evaluation methods

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.

Chassis Technology

The driving dynamics and their influence on active safety and the driving behavior of a vehicle can be described and identified. Furthermore, the students are able to understand and distinguish between driving dynamics. Electronic components to support driver tasks can be described.

Students can classify and design vehicles with regard to driving dynamics. They have the necessary knowledge to improve the driving behavior of current vehicles.

The students can apply the methods and areas of knowledge necessary for driving dynamics. They can collect, evaluate and present data from driving tests.

Students can analyze and evaluate current vehicles with regard to driving dynamics and further develop them taking into account the current state of the art.

• Austerhoff, Norbert

• Austerhoff, Norbert