Course Guidance Diploma Course: Dipl.-Phys. Bart Benders
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Motorbikes
Plastics in Automotive Application
Vehicle Acoustics (NVH)
Industrial Development of Utility Vehicles
The Industrial Development Process of Passenger Cars Powertrains
Agricultural engineering I / II
Fiber Reinforced Plastics (FRP) I,II
Fluid Technology for Mobile Applications
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lutz Eckstein
V2/Ü2 WT
email to the tutor (ae1[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
Splitting of combined examinations from ST 2010 (.pdf)
Examination information (.pdf)
Exam informations WT 2011/12 (.pdf)
Room allocation exam WT 2011/12 (.pdf)
At the beginning of the first part of the three basis lectures " Automotive Engineering I- II" the meaning of the motor vehicle for the modern passenger and freight traffic compared to other transport systems is discussed. Main point is the longitudinal dynamic of motor vehicles. It concerns the components and parameters, which have influence over "driving" and "braking" of motor vehicles.
They are for example:
· Power and energy requirements to cover traction resistance ( rolling-, air-, acceleration- and gradient resistance)
· Selection and rating of various drive systems concerning operating performance, efficiency and environmental impact
· Functional description and rating of various longitudinal components such as clutch, gearbox differential and brake
· Driving performance of motor vehicles (e.g. power based acceleration capability, influence of the gear ratios on maximum speed and fuel consumption)
· Driving limits (e.g. adherence based acceleration, gradient and braking capability)
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lutz Eckstein
V2/Ü2 ST
email to the tutor (ae2[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
Examination dates ST 2011 (.pdf)
Examination information (.pdf)
Splitting of combined examinations from ST 2010 (.pdf)
Exam informations WT 2011/12 (.pdf)
Room allocation exam WT 2011/12 (.pdf)
In this lecture the student becomes acquainted with the basic knowledge and analysis of suspension systems. During the first part of the lecture the main point of interest is in the subject "vertical dynamics" not only the different requirements regarding the suspension itself, but also various other components of the vibration-system car, especially the tires, springs, dampers and the car seats, are introduced to the student. With the help of several mathematical models the basic parameter of influence are discussed and the subject will be closed with an introduction of the various analysing methods.
The second part of the lecture discusses the subject "lateral dynamics". the basic structure of the tires, the suspension and steering system are explained. Simple simulation models allow basic examinations of the stability conditions of the vehicle. Examinations with consideration of the non-linear tire characteristics require a transition from the simple simulation model to a complex three dimensional four wheel vehicle model.
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lutz Eckstein
V2/Ü1/L2 WT
email to the tutor (ae3[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
Examination information (.pdf)
Exam informations ST 2011 (.pdf)
The focal points of this lecture are formed by safety-related vehicle systems. In the beginning of the lecture the demands on the automobile engineer and the environment of the automobile industry are discussed. As an introduction to the topic of safety-related vehicle systems, the vehicle safety and the accident analysis are considered. The part "on-board systems" of the lecture deals with the tasks and the general structure of such systems as well as exemplary shows the conception of lighting and conditioning systems, glass and operating systems.
Advanced driver assistance systems become more important in relieving and supporting the driver. These systems are based on modern longitudinal and vertical dynamic control. The field of "passive safety" includes accident analysis, the determination of the limits of biomechanic strains on the human body (so-called protection criteria) and the specific design of the driver place, restraint system and car interior regarding this. In combination between passive and active safety, pre- and post-crash systems are introduced in the end of the lecture. The final chapter deals with requirements of system integrity by redundancy and plausibilisation of sensor data.
Dr.-Ing. Peter Urban
V2/Ü1 ST
Further information
email to the tutor (sdov[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
The emphasis of subjects of the lesson" structural design of motor vehicles " forms the conception of body, superstructures including the connection points for the units.
First the varying design methods resulting from the different transportation functions of motor vehicles are described. The different manufacturing processes with different structure concepts and materials are discussed as well as the economy of the vehicle body in operation by lowering the weight due to lightweight construction measures and the use of new materials. The construction and the design procedures are particularly regarded.
A further emphasis discusses the " passive safety " of motor vehicles. Analyses on accidents and the biomechanical load limits of the human body form the basis for this paragraph. Subsequently, crashtests are introduced, with whose assistance the adherence to the legally determined biomechanical limit values under different accident configurations can be checked. Their results show their direct influence on the construction of the body and the layout of seats, restraint systems and the vehicle interior. The possibilities of computer simulations for the improvement of passive safety in the development and construction of passenger cars, busses and trucks as well as the crash measuring equipment necessary for testing vehicles or structures form a further emphasis of this lecture.
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lutz Eckstein
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Torsten Dellmann, IFS
V2/Ü2 ST
Further information (M.Sc.)
email to the tutor (mive[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
Virtual Clinic
"Mechatronics" is an artificial built synonym for the combination of the three disciplines mechanics, electronics and computer science. A typical mechatronical system differs to classical built up systems by an higher number of elements (complexity) which are realised by the teamwork of different engineering disciplines (heterogeneous).
Inside modern vehicles there were a lot of new systems appearing during the last years. Such systems like ABS, Airbag and other mechatronical devices are more powerful than ordinary systems.
In the course of this lecture the students learn about the other disciplines and the peculiarity of mechatronical development processes.
The main chapters of the lecture are shown below.
Introduction in the new area of mechatronical systems and the peculiarity of its design process.
Basics of system and controls, capturing and processing of signals.
Sensors and actuators, principle and their use in vehicle engineering.
Simulation and modelling.
Mechatronical systems on rail and road.
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lutz Eckstein
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Pischinger
V2/Ü1 ST
Further information
email to the tutor (avps[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
Subject of this lecture are alternative concepts for the powertrain of vehicles. This lecture deals with the different alternative drive systems, as unconventional types of combustion engines with the consideration of alternative fuels (alcohol, natural gas, hydrogen), gas turbines, Stirling engines and fuel cells as well as electric drives. Furthermore this lectures discusses the different types of variable transmissions and power split drive trains.
Regenerative drives e.g. electric -, flywheel- and hybrid drives are a main topic of this lecture. Beside the discussion of the different components (hydraulic machines, electric motors, hydraulic pressure accumulators, batteries, flywheels), possible control strategies (integrated engine-transmission management) are deducted, according to the various drive concepts.
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lutz Eckstein
V2/Ü1 ST
Further information
email to the tutor (mb[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
Exam informations WT 2011/12 (.pdf)
During lecture and exercise, the following aspects of motorcycle technology are dealt with:
-economical considerations
transporting performance, accidents,noise, pollution
-longitudinal dynamics
power train, driving performance, brakes
-vertical dynamics
vibration control, comfort
-lateral dynamics
physical basics of driving dynamics, design aspects of tyre, frame and wheel suspension, driving characteristics, computer simulation, driving tests
-ergonomics
design of the drivers seat, traffic
-system motorbike
the motorbike as an alternative city transportation concept
-safety aspects
accident analysis, primary and secondary safety, driving characteristics
The lecture emphasises the topics safety and driving dynamics, also in comparison to other vehicles.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Jan-Welm Biermann
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michaeli
V2/Ü2 WT
email to the tutor (kik[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
Exam informations WT 2010/11 (.pdf)
Concerning the increasing importance of plastics in automotive industry, during this lecture different applications of thermoplastics, thermosets and elastomers in actual passenger cars and trucks are presented. Additional to the physical-technical properties and requirements of the material, economical and functional characteristics are discussed by multiple examples for the application.
So, main themes of the lecture are:
Material science of plastics;
Manufacturing processes for plastics;
Special requirement for materials in automotive applications;
*Applications of plastics in interior;
*Applications of plastics in functional units (suspension, rims, etc.);
*Applications of plastics in body structures.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Jan-Welm Biermann
V2/Ü2 ST
email to the tutor (va[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
Course Introducion ST 2011 (.pdf)
The first part of the lecture deals with the physical and audiological groundings of automotive acoustics. Further subjects are noise emission standards and measurement regulations and procedures. Based on that the specific vehicle noise sources e.g. power train, brakes and tyres are discussed as far as noise generation and technical reduction potentials are concerned. The influences of manufacturer, customer and legislation on the reduction of traffic noise are investigated for the current traffic situation. Beyond the theoretical background the subjects are put into practice by demonstrations of measurement techniques, noise reduced vehicle parts and sound level measurements in the anechoic chamber or on the test track.
Dr.-Ing. Uwe Baake
V2/Ü1 ST
More documents (Access with password*)
email to the tutor (infze[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
The course "Industrial development of utility vehicles" intends to inform about the workspace of an engineer working in industry. The stuff of the course will be presented by the example of the generation of utility vehicles.
The way of the development of a utility vehicle and the occupations of the engineer which are necessary to do his work will be shown. Necessary occupations for example are calculation, construction, production, tests and the evaluation of failure statistics. In particular the development of drive line components such as motor, clutch, gear unit, driving axles and the development of supporting parts such as suspension, axes, springs, frame and structure will be treated. Further on it will be spoken about questions depending on light weight construction and electronics in a utility vehicle. Also will hints be given about the constructive creation of busses.
Dr.-Ing. Horst Schulte, Ford Forschungszentrum Aachen
V2/Ü2 WT
email to the tutor (idppcp[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
Lecture announcement WT 2011/12 (.pdf)
Given typical examples of the development of engine and transmission this lecture offers an detailed view on the working areas and methods of an engineer in industry.
The main points are:
· Management of new technologies
· Organisation and typical timescale of a powertrain development
· Supporting engineering tools like :
· Failure - Mode and Effective Analysis
· Quality Function Deployment
· Statistical Process Control
· Taguchi Design of Experiments
· optimisation of powertrain concerning fuel consumption, emissions, performance, noise, vibration and harshness
· examples for the development of powertrain components
This lecture is rounded up by an excursion to Fords testing area at Lommel/Belgium.
Dr.-Ing. Bernd Scheufler
Amazonen Werke H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG, D-49205 Hasbergen
V2/Ü1 WT
email to the tutor (at[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
Agricultural engineering FAQ (.pdf)
Lecure announcement WT 2011/12 (.pdf)
Info Agricultural engineering I (german) (.pdf)
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Schulze Lammers,
Institut für Landtechnik, Universität Bonn
V2/Ü2 ST
email to the tutor (at[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
Agricultural engineering FAQ (.pdf)
Info Agricultural engineering II (german) (.pdf)
Lecture announcement ST 2011 (german) (.pdf)
Introduction to agricultural engineering and technology of agricultural production, history, types and limits of operation of tractors, extraneous powered and self-propelled agricultural machines ( dependend and independent powered), conception of agricultural mobil technology, terramechanic, soil loading, types of drive (tracklaying tractors, wheel tractors, four wheel drive tractors), tractor mounted implements, front loader, hydraulic lift, mechanic of tractors (center of gravity, tilt angel), main components of tractors, conception of steering, power transmission equipment (gear unit, hydraulic gear unit, power take off shaft), conception of drivers place ( protection from dust, temperature, vibration and noise), laws and standards of construction and using, controlling of efficiency, design, calculation, standards and function of cultivation machines, technics of transportation, drilling, fertilisation, plant protection and harvest of grain and cleaning crops, combination of cultivation, drilling and fertilisation, automation of agricultural production processes, processes of animal breeding, tropical agricultural engineering, planing and simulation of ecological production and waste disposal systems, composting, recovering and spreading of agricultural and biological remainings.
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lutz Eckstein et al.
V2/Ü2 WT / V2/Ü2 ST
email to the tutor (frp[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
The lectures "Fiber Reinforced Plastics I,II" are led by seven institutes of the faculty. So, a general survey of the theory and technology of advanced composites is given. Although the theoretical basis is discussed in the lecture "Fiber Reinforced Plastics I" , the manufacturing processes and applications of FRP as advanced composites, especially in the automotive industry, are presented in the lecture "Fiber Reinforced Plastics II".
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lutz Eckstein
Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hubertus Murrenhoff
V2/Ü2 WT
email to the tutor (ftma[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
Exam informations WT 2011/12 (german) (.pdf)
This lecture is addressed to those students of the major diploma of Mechanical Engineering who are familiar with the basics of motor vehicle techniques as well as oil pneumatics and hydraulics.
It is a co-operation of both ihp (institute for hydraulical and pneumatical propulsion and control) and ika (institute for motor vehicle technology).
The ika describes the vehicle requirements, while the ihp is engaged in the application of fluid techniques.
The major topics of the lecture are:
*the systematisation of fluid techniques for mobile application
*requirements and assignments in motor vehicle practice
*fluid techniques for motor vehicles
*fluid techniques for mobile machines
Within this arrangement an excursion to a car manufacturer, supplier or hydraulical system manufacturer is realised.
email to the tutor (kfl1[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
email to the tutor (kfl2[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
Automotive Engineering - Practical Course I WT 2011/12 (.pdf)
Meeting Points - Practical Course I WT 2011/12 (.pdf)
The Automotive Engineering - Practical Course shows practical applications of the contents of teaching that are given in the basic lectures of the ika. The course consists of two terms.
In the practical course sample parts of vehicle components as well as test benches are shown. Furthermore driving test and simulation in automotive engineering play an important role.
Each part of the course consists of a theoretic introduction in the certain topic and of a practical realisation.
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email to the tutor (fzp[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
Within the scope of this arrangement there will be five dates, dealing with the following components of automobiles: brake, clutch, manual and automatic gearbox and differential. After a theoretical introduction (fuction and design) we will consolidate the lectures of "Motor Vehicle I" by means of mainly pratical work on these units (dismounting and assembling). At a sixth date we will visit the servicing and repairing facility of the public transportation in Aachen the ASEAG.
There is a limited number of available places in this course.
email to the tutor (pfzga[at]ika.rwth-aachen.de)
This lecture deals with the piston engine as the common power source for vehicles. Firstly, the lecture covers the most important designs of piston engines. Secondly, single parts are described such as crank mechanism, valve train, piston and cylinder head. Besides the engine lubrication the control system will also be discussed. Focal point of the practical service is the disassembly and the subsequent assembly of one engine. Measurements will be performed to figure out the scuffing of cylinders and plain bearings.
*will be announced in the lecture