The topics of the course lectures:
Forces on the vehicle wheel, modern wheel models, static and dynamic geometric characteristics of the wheel from a road safety perspective. Torque and force analysis of the transmission system, study of its dynamic characteristics. Geometric design of the wheel suspension, stresses on each suspension element. Analysis of the vehicle's vibration and suspension components. Dynamic analysis of vehicle braking, methods of distribution of braking force between axles, brake system principles, typical stresses on each component. Dynamic analysis of the steering system, typical stresses on the various components (trapezoidal arm, tie rod, steering gear, steering wheel and axle, ball joints). Introduction to software for vehicle dynamics modelling, longitudinal and transverse vehicle dynamics analysis, control tools. Dynamic analysis and modelling of rolling processes. Active and passive vehicle safety elements: introduction to vehicle dynamics control systems, systems to mitigate the consequences of accidents, their operating characteristics. Detailed description of the sensors and actuators required for the operation of these systems, the use of the data stored in them and their control units in accident investigation and reconstruction of vehicle motion.