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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Race Car Systems

  • Unit Code

    ENM2209

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit develops analytical competence associated with the design of race car systems. Students integrate the fundamental principles associated with the design of race car systems and learn the design procedures and methodologies associated with motor sport vehicles. They perform a design audit and investigate factors influencing the design and performance of a race car system.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from ENM1101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods, strategies and philosophies underlying the active control of a system.
  2. Perform appropriate calculations related to the selection and sizing of system components.
  3. Select, specify and assess the performance of instrumentation systems for race cars.
  4. Understand the methods of analysis for the two dimensional motion of a vehicle.
  5. Use appropriate simulation software.

Unit Content

  1. Active control technology; feedback mechanism; open and closed-loop performance.
  2. Cooling systems and associated technologies and design.
  3. Engines and transmissions.
  4. Forced vibrations in race cars, engine originated, steering instabilities.
  5. Instrumentation and data logging associated with motor sports.
  6. Lubrication systems, traction and braking.
  7. Passive vibrations in race cars, role of road surface.
  8. Static performance parameters.
  9. Suspension systems and pneumatic tyres.
  10. Vehicle simulation.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials and laboratories.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAssignment on a race car system25%
WorkshopPractical based work which may include written reports.25%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Text References

  • Gillespie, T. (1992). Fundamentals of vehicle dynamics. Chicago: SAE International.
  • Hucho, W. (1998). Aerodynamics of road vehicles (4th ed.). Chicago: SAE International.
  • Leeming, D.J., & Smith, M.E. (1998). Basics of automotive technology. New York: Pitman Publishing Limited.
  • Staniforth, A. (2002). Race and rally car sourcebook: The guide to building or modifying a competition car (4th ed.). London: Haynes Group.
  • Newton, K., Steeds, W., & Garrett, T.K. (2002). The motor vehicle (13th ed.). London: Haynes Group.
  • Reimpell, J., & Stoll, H. (2001). The automotive chassis: Engineering principles (2nd ed.). Chicago: SAE International.
  • Staniforth, A. (1999). Competition car suspension (3rd ed.). London: Haynes Group.
  • Milliken, W.F., & Milliken, D.L. (2002). Race car vehicle dynamics. Chicago: SAE International.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Engineering

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Race Car Systems

  • Unit Code

    ENM2209

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit develops analytical competence associated with the design of race car systems. Students integrate the fundamental principles associated with the design of race car systems and learn the design procedures and methodologies associated with motor sport vehicles. They perform a design audit and investigate factors influencing the design and performance of a race car system.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from ENM1101

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the methods, strategies and philosophies underlying the active control of a system.
  2. Perform appropriate calculations related to the selection and sizing of system components.
  3. Select, specify and assess the performance of instrumentation systems for race cars.
  4. Understand the methods of analysis for the two dimensional motion of a vehicle.
  5. Use appropriate simulation software.

Unit Content

  1. Active control technology; feedback mechanism; open and closed-loop performance.
  2. Cooling systems and associated technologies and design.
  3. Engines and transmissions.
  4. Forced vibrations in race cars, engine originated, steering instabilities.
  5. Instrumentation and data logging associated with motor sports.
  6. Lubrication systems, traction and braking.
  7. Passive vibrations in race cars, role of road surface.
  8. Static performance parameters.
  9. Suspension systems and pneumatic tyres.
  10. Vehicle simulation.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials and laboratories.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentAssignment on a race car system25%
WorkshopPractical based work which may include written reports.25%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Text References

  • Gillespie, T. (1992). Fundamentals of vehicle dynamics. Chicago: SAE International.
  • Hucho, W. (1998). Aerodynamics of road vehicles (4th ed.). Chicago: SAE International.
  • Leeming, D.J., & Smith, M.E. (1998). Basics of automotive technology. New York: Pitman Publishing Limited.
  • Staniforth, A. (2002). Race and rally car sourcebook: The guide to building or modifying a competition car (4th ed.). London: Haynes Group.
  • Newton, K., Steeds, W., & Garrett, T.K. (2002). The motor vehicle (13th ed.). London: Haynes Group.
  • Reimpell, J., & Stoll, H. (2001). The automotive chassis: Engineering principles (2nd ed.). Chicago: SAE International.
  • Staniforth, A. (1999). Competition car suspension (3rd ed.). London: Haynes Group.
  • Milliken, W.F., & Milliken, D.L. (2002). Race car vehicle dynamics. Chicago: SAE International.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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