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Assessment and Grading Verification Front Sheet

6MA019
Crash Structures Assessor
Module Level
& Chassis Mr Sushil Student Number
Title 6
Systems Design Badgujar
(20 Credits)

Assessment Title: Suspension System Design

Date Issued: 19.10.2020 Assignment Deadline: 20.11.2020

Date of Submission: XXXX

Task LO Code1 Specific Learning Outcomes (LO) Assessed

LO1: Undertake a design

US2m: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of
exercise to model a single
suspension natural frequency, SHM.
seat race car suspension
system based on existing
US4m: Knowledge and understanding of spring design for
systems strengths and
suspension system.
Q1 optimize

LO3: Select and

rationalize mechanisms D1m: Knowledge and understanding of design process of
& materials choices for a machine components and engineering simulation
of chassis deformation procedures to validate material choices.
system
Student signature:
I verify that this is all my own work and
that I have had sufficient guidance to
complete this assessment

Note: This coursework contributes to 50% of your overall assessment. However, you have to
achieve a minimum of 40% in both your exam and assignment in order to successfully complete
the module. If you would like to refer to the full module guide, please log on to the canvas topic
and click the section ‘Module Guide’.

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This refers to the broader area in which the Learning Outcomes (LO) are situated as characterised in the course.

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Additional information;
If this is a manual submission please ensure you print & attach in front of this
page the eVision ‘barcode’ sheet to receive a submission receipt.

Assessment and Grading Verification Sheet

6MA019
Module Crash Structures & Chassis Level Assessor
Title Systems Design 6 Mr Sushil Badgujar
(20 Credits)

Assessment Title: Suspension System Design

Assessment (coursework)
Type of assessment Overall contribution: 100%

Assessors feedback (Use red ink or highlight for easy differentiation)2

Assessment and Grading Verification Sheet

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6MA019
Module Crash Structures & Chassis Level Assessor
Title Systems Design 6 Mr Sushil Badgujar
(20 Credits)

Assessment Title: Assessment component 1 (Coursework)

Assignment- Numerical Analysis & Theoretical Approach

Grading decisions appropriate Y N

Assessors decision confirmed Y N
Appropriate feedback given Y N
Internal Verifier:

Grading Verification

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Use the following guidelines to self-assess your work before submission

The minimum percentage to successfully complete level 6 module = 40%

Important information

Marking: The coursework will be marked on the work submitted. You have to achieve a
minimum of 40% to pass this coursework. No matter what marks you received the work
will not be returned for additions or amendments and the grade achieved will be submitted
to the exam board in-line with University of Wolverhampton (UoW) regulations. If the
work is not handed in by the due date it will be awarded a zero grade (fail & repeat).

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Extension: If there are any extenuating circumstances preventing your timely submission
of the coursework, it is your responsibility to apply for mitigation before the submission
date. Applications for mitigating circumstances must be applied independently through
eVision. However, it is acknowledged that the decision making will be based on the
evidence provided in support of your claims.

Format: The report should be digitally produced. Handwritten or scanned documents are
unacceptable. The report must have a title page, a contents page and a bibliography, each
section should be separate with heading or sub heading highlighted in some manner.
Drawings can be photocopied or downloaded but they must be referenced and have
permission from the owner.

Text must not be downloaded and claimed as students own. Loose sheets of paper will not
be accepted under any circumstances. The report must be checked for spelling.

Late submission: Where work is submitted late it will receive a mark of 0%, (fail &
repeat).

Plagiarism: Plagiarism is completely unacceptable and is dealt with very severely. To

avoid plagiarism you must be sure you understand what plagiarism is, and how to avoid it.
The importance of correctly acknowledging the work of others cannot be over-emphasised.
It is absolutely essential that specific, detailed references are provided locally within your
work for each and every extract you take from work that is not your own. A general
reference at the end of a report to a source from which you have extracted text items is not
acceptable.

The use of italics and/or inverted commas to highlight text extracts which are not your own
original work is a simple way of demonstrating honesty in your work. Each text extract
you use should be individually linked to a numbered list of specific references provided at
the end of your work.

Contract cheating: Contract cheating is a form of academic dishonesty in which students

get others to complete their coursework for them by putting it out to tender. This includes
project fully or partly completed by friends, relatives or parents or projects brought over
the internet. Contract cheating is strictly unacceptable and will be dealt as per the academic
misconduct regulations.

For further information, see the Universities regulations.

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Fit for submission checklist

 Have you read and responded to all aspects of the assignment brief?

 Have you read and understood the assessment criteria?

 Have you met all of the learning outcomes? You will lose marks and your work
may even be failed if you have not.

 Have you demonstrated that you can write critically?

 Have you checked that your Harvard referencing/bibliography in your assignment

is in line with your course requirements? (if required)

 Have you proof-read your work and used spellcheck software to check your
spelling and grammar?

 Have you made sure your font size (12 pt.), colour, style, line spacing and margins
are appropriate?

 Have you made sure you have placed your student name and number on the
header or footer on all pages?

 Have you included all the appropriate sections required for the assignment?

 Can you confirm that this work is individually produced (i.e. not plagiarized,
colluded or brought from a third party) – that it is written in YOUR own
words?

 Can you confirm there is no contract cheating involved?

 Where drawings, designs and plans are required in an assignment, can you confirm
that it was YOU who produced them?

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Faculty of Science and Engineering

School of Engineering
Module Title: Crash Structures & Chassis Systems Design (CSCSD)
Module Code: 6MA019
Component Titles: Assignment : Suspension System Design
Component No: 1 of 1 Element Number: 1 of 1
Weighting: 100% of Coursework
Learning Outcomes to be assessed:
Undertake a design exercise to model a single seat race car suspension system based on
existing systems strengths and optimize.
LO1:

Mathematically design a suspension system; spring & damping coefficients.

LO2:

Select and rationalize mechanisms & materials choices for a of chassis deformation system.
LO3:

Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of vibration (noise) effects upon chassis systems and
systems in place to control NVH in modern Vehicles
LO4:

Assignment Issued: 19.10.2020

Date for submission: 20.11.2020

Assignments submitted after the deadline, and without an authorized extension, will be graded 0NS.

Please mark your assignment for the attention of: Mr. Sushil Badgujar

You should make it very clear what sources of information have been used; where material/information from
these sources is quoted, (Details can be obtained from Learning Centre pages on the University website),
or any other appropriate referencing system.

An electronic copy of the full report must be submitted electronically via Canvas.
You are required to keep a copy of own electronic and/or ‘hard’ copy of any work submitted.

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School of Engineering

Faculty of Science and Engineering

School of Engineering

Academic Year: 2019/20

Module: 6MA019 Crash Structures & Chassis Systems Design (CSCSD)
Assignment: Numerical Analysis & Theoretical Approach
Hand in date: xx.11.2020

ASSIGNMENT BRIEF:
The task assigned to you will be part of the course work which is designed according to the
Learning outcomes of the module. The task will be assessed by details of which are provided
below.
Each candidate will have to submit individual report of given topic where in the candidate is
expected to cover all the details with design calculations. Last moment report preparation must
be avoided. No award of marks for late submissions.
Notes:
1. Student must work entirely alone on this assignment.
2. There are 2 sections of this assignment, each section carry 50 marks each.
3. Both sections are compulsory.
4. Answer with the help of figures, table and mathematical equations.

Section I: Suspension System Design. (Marks: 25 X 2 = 50) ---LO:1 & LO:2

Q1. Suspension System Design:

Consider yourself as a suspension designer of automotive OEM, where you have given a task of
designing suspension system for an entry level car. Than,
a) Which suspension types you will evaluate considering overall performance, handling,
weight and value for money before choosing one?
b) Additionally, go through the multiple literatures (minimum 5) focusing on different
suspension types, its pros and cons over another and support your answer.

Block diagrams, pictures, subjective rating pie charts, performance graphs to be used wherever
required.

Q.2 Suspension Geometry Design:

a) Suspension geometry parameters affects to tire wear.
What are those parameters and which one are the most sensitive?
b) To control “in service” tire wear, few suspension parameters are adjusted or tuned. What
are those and different techniques widely accepted and proven? Elaborate in detail.
c) Have you seen such kind of geometry adjustment on any vehicle, if yes specify with
details.

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Section II: Crash Structure, Materials and Vibration.

Q.3 Crash Structure: (Marks: 20) – LO:3

a) What are the different techniques, design methodology adopted in automotive industry to
improve frontal crash rating of commercial vehicle, specifically for front pendulum test?

b) Perform literature review (minimum 5) and recommend best practices based on your
study.

Q.2 Advance Materials. (Marks: 20) LO:3

In today’s automotive environment where industry is working towards improving crash rating,
a) What are the typical choices of materials available considering crash requirements?
b) Is change in section of particular member better choice or material change?
Go through few case studies and support your answer.

Cross sectional diagrams and comparison of different sections to be shown wherever required.

Q.3 Vibration (Marks: 10) – LO:4

c) Being a suspension designer, you need to decide and calculate natural frequency of front
suspension. Below are the details,
FAW = 613 Kg.
Axle unsprung mass: 41 kg.

a) What is the most acceptable range of natural frequency for entry level car? Explain with
the help of published data in journals, literatures.

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Marking criteria
Assignments will be marked according to the following Level 6 generic marking criteria:
L6 (Graduate level)

90-100% Exceptional level of accuracy for defining terms, discussion on subject and analysis,
showing deep critical engagement with a comprehensive range of contextual material.
In Numerical, alonwith the correct answers weightage given for steps and accurate
Outstanding unit conversion and justifications given thereafter.
Demonstration of independent thought resulting in highly original or creative
responses to the assignment.
No obvious errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.

80-89% Excellent links between relevant ideas, theories and practice.

In Numerical, alonwith the correct answers weightage given for steps and accurate unit
conversion.
Excellent Demonstration of original insights, supported by extremely well structured overall
argument.
Very few errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.
70-79% Very good links between a range of different ideas and theories.
In Numerical: Few errors in steps whereas answer should be correct.
Evidence of clear understanding of a range of relevant theories and application of
Very good these appropriately.
Few errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.
60-69% Clear links between theory and practice. Good coverage of assignment issues. In In
Numerical : Some small errors accepted whereas answer remains correct
Evidenced level of understanding of appropriate theory and concepts.
Good Some small repeated errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.
50-59% Identifies main issues and relevant theory. Coverage of most of assignment issues.
In Numericals : Steps chosen are correct alonwith formulae whereas problem solved
with wrong answer.
Competent Some repeated errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.
40-49% Makes few links between theory and practice. Answers question in a very basic way.
In Numericals : Steps chosen are correct alonwith formulae whereas problem remains
Pass unanswered.
Describes relevant theory accurately, and some relevant ideas offered.
Limited coherence of structure.
30-39% Some learning outcomes and / or assessment criteria not met.
Inadequate content with issues not addressed; insufficient evidence of understanding
of relevant theory and concepts and only partial understanding shown. Very limited
application of theory. Use of extensive quoted passages is evident.
Fail Numericals not solved.
20-29% No learning outcomes fully met.
No demonstration of adequate knowledge or understanding of key concepts or
Fail theories. There is no recognition of the complexity of the subject.
Numericals not solved.
10-19% Little attempt to engage with assignment brief and has not met learning outcomes.
Inadequate demonstration of knowledge or understanding of key concepts, theories
Fail or practice.
Numericals not solved.
0-9% No real attempt to address the assignment brief or learning outcomes.
Fail

Cheating, Plagiarism and Collusion

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You are strongly advised to be familiar with Student Codes of Conduct on this matter and be
aware of University procedures as outlined in the booklet: ‘Academic Principles and
Regulations’ valid for the current academic session. A synopsis may be found in the Award
Handbooks. The module team will adhere strictly to these guidelines. If in doubt consult
Module Leader/Divisional Award or Module Managers.

Retrieval of failure
Students must pass all components of the assignment. The minimum pass grade is 40%. A
student who fails to achieve a pass is entitled to resist the failed component(s) but the mark
will be capped to 40%.

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