Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Off Site
Practical
Tutorial
Module Offerings
5503ICBTAE-APR-PAR
5503ICBTAE-JAN-PAR
5503ICBTAE-SEP-PAR
Aims
This module aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles and technology relating to advanced motor vehicle, road and driver safety features. Further this aims to incorporate safety into the overall design and manufacture systems in automotive engineering and incorporate into conceptual design and development of safety systems for automobiles
Learning Outcomes
1.
Evaluate the evolution of the concept of vehicle safety and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the technical aspects of vehicle and road safety.
2.
Describe the safety considerations pertaining to infrastructure design.
3.
Qualitatively and quantitatively assess vehicle safety systems.
4.
Analyse and discuss the relevance of driver behaviour and attitudes towards road safety and discuss the social and economic impacts of road accidents.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Introduction to transmission systems.
Clutch operation
Manual transmission
Torque converter
Automatic and CV transmission
Introduction to suspension systems.
Introduction to steering systems.
Geometries related to steering system
Wheel alignment
Self-centring action
Introduction braking systems.
Hydraulic brake system
Power assisted braking
Advanced Vehicle Design & Safety Features, evolution of vehicle safety,
Vehicle body designs
Vehicle chassis design for occupant safety and protection; vehicle safety testing and rating standards; advanced active and passive safety features; vehicle ergonomics; driving assistance, anti-collision and parking aid systems; dual control vehicles and simulation for driver training.
Driver Behaviour; Effects of driver behaviour towards road safety; effectiveness of driver training and testing programmes; advanced and specialist driver training schemes; driver training simulation techniques.
Accident Analysis; causes and consequences of road accidents; types and frequency of collision; social and economic impacts of road accidents.
Transport & Infrastructure Safety; Road safety considerations; road design and safety considerations; surface profiles; safety markings and signage; safety divisions and barriers; environmental considerations; future developments. Road safety strategies.