Teaching Modules

Teaching Modules Contents Total hours ECTS/CFU
1) Vehicle Dynamics Fundamental

 

Fundamentals of vehicle dynamics. Aerodynamics. Tires. 150 6
2) Virtual Dynamics Design and Simulation

 

Multibody analyses introduction.

Adams Car. Real-time analyses.

From real-time virtual Dynamics to Dynamic driving simulator.

100 4
3) VI-Grade Static Simulator training

 

 

Experimental training with static driving simulator. 100 4
4) Propulsion: IC &Hybrid

 

 

Internal combustion engines. Main features and performances.

Engine architectures. Fuel consumptions and perfomances. Electric motors. Generators.

Bacteried and accumulators. Power supply system. Recharge systems. Connection systems. Cable connection wires.

Protocols. Diagnostics.

75 3
5) Vehicle Dynamics Control

 

 

Introduction to control systems and regulators. Breaking control systems, stability control systems and traction control systems, Vector control. 25 1
6) Advanced Driving Course

 

Driving experience and training 25 1
7) SkydriveDynamic Simulator

 

 

Simulation of race track activities propaedeutic to the final examination 25 1
8) Race Track Management and Vehicle Set Up for Performance

 

Basic knowledge and tools evaluation. Manuals and regulations. Methodology for an effective race carsetting. Analyses of Track tests. 225 9
9) Race Engineering Science

 

Every day task and performance evaluation.

Development of a methodology to ‘read driver’s mind’.

Teambuilding.

 

25 1
10) Data acquisition

 

 

Data acquisition systems. Data analysis. Transducers and sensors.

Experimental training.

100 4
11) Biomechanics: Driver/Vehicleinteraction

 

Integrated system for the driver training . Driver/pilot physiology. Psycho-physical stress and physiological adaptation. Environmental factors. 50 2
Partial Total 900 36
Internship 550 22
Final Exam 50 2
Total 1500 60