Description

Theory
1

Laboratory
2

Instructors

Fernando José Ferreira

Contents

SY 1- Technical entities in motor sport, regulations and security requirements
SY 2 - Stages of development of a competition car
SY 3 - Vehicle Structures
SY 4 - Suspensions and Steering system
SY 5 - Power train sistems
SY 6 - Braking system
SY 7 - Wheels and Tires
SY 8 - Vehicle Dynamics
SY 9 - Modeling and Simulation Tools
SY 10 - Development of the structure and chassis of competition vehicles
SY 11 - Preparation of competition vehicles

Learning Outcomes

LO1 - Provide the student with knowledge of the main entities and regulations applicable to motor sport.
LO2 - Provide students with the appropriate technical knowledge necessary for the development phases of a competition vehicle, including strategies and methodologies to be adopted,technical requirements and principles of automotive dynamics.
LO3 Provide students with appropriate technical knowledge regarding the development of structures and chassis (suspension and steering systems) of competition vehicles.
LO4 - Develop in students the ability to design a structure and chassis of a competition car, using 3D CAD modeling and numerical simulation programs.