MAE 5860 - Automotive Engineering

Spring. 3 credits. Letter grades only.

Prerequisite: ENGRD 2020 or permission of instructor. Co-meets with MAE 4860/MAE 4861. Graduate version of MAE 4860.

J. Callister.

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.