Course: Technical Systems of Vehicles

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Course title Technical Systems of Vehicles
Course code KZT/TSV
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 7
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Tkáč Zdenko, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Celjak Ivo, Ing. CSc.
  • Špalek František, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Tupý Ondřej, Ing. DiS.
Course content
1. Balance of forces influencing a vehicle 2. Wheels and tires 3. Traffic safety systems, active and passive safety features 4. Electrical engines for vehicle traction 5. Hybrid traction systems 6. Vehicle suspension systems 7. Vehicle cooling systems 8. Vehicle systems against robbery, alarms 9. Systems of signalization and vehicle lighting 10. Brakes and assistant services (ABS, brake assistant) 11. Hydraulic systems, force and mixed regulation, slip regulation 12. Winches of vehicles 13. Ergonomics of vehicle control, construction of seats, drivers forces 14. Passive safety of vehicles

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
  • Preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Field trip - 32 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 35 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 45 hours per semester
  • Semestral paper - 30 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 56 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to extend the knowledge of students in the field of vehicle mechanisms, used for vehicles, which are used in road and field transport. The course focuses both on mastering the theoretical knowledge of the given issue and on practical verification of the activities of adequate technical systems and mechanisms. This knowledge is the prerequisite for the successful management and organization of vehicle operation control.
The student is able to apply the knowledge, received during the study, specified in the part: Content of the syllabus.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites and co-requisites The course assumes knowledge acquired in the subject of Construction and Operation of Vehicles

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

The prerequisite for successful completion of the course is 80% attendance, completion of a midterm and credit test, preparation of a seminar paper, and a combined exam.
Recommended literature
  • Bauer, F., Sedlák, P. Traktory. Praha, Profi Press, 2006. ISBN 80-86726-15-0.
  • Bedroš, J. Diagnostika nákladních automobilů. Praha, SNTL, 1980.
  • Havlíček, J. a kol. Provozní spolehlivost strojů. Praha, SZN, 1983.
  • Hromádko, J. Spalovací motory: komplexní přehled problematiky pro všechny typy technických automobilních škol (1. vyd.). Praha, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-3475-0.
  • Pejša, L., Kadleček, B. a kol. Technická diagnostika.. Praha, Skriptum ČZU, 1995. ISBN 80-213-0249-6.
  • Reif, K. Dieselmotor-Management im Überblick. 2010. ISBN 978-3-8348-9716.
  • Remek, B. Provozní údržba a diagnostika vozidel. Praha, ČVUT, 2002.
  • Svoboda, J. Teorie dopravních prostředků - vozidla silniční a terénní. Praha, ČVUT, 2004.
  • Vlk, F. Převodová ústrojí - 2. vydání. Nakladatelství Vlk, Brno, 2003. ISBN 80-239-0026-9.
  • Vlk, F. Stavba motorových vozidel. Nakladatelství Vlk, Brno, 2003. ISBN 80-238-8757-2.
  • Vlk,F. Zkoušení a diagnostika motorových vozidel. Brno, 2005. ISBN 80-238-6573-0.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Agricultural and handling technology: trade, service and services (2016) Category: Agriculture and forestry 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer