Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Work Integrated Learning Programmes Division

M.Tech. Automotive Engineering

Course Title Vehicle Dynamics

Course No(s) AE ZG524
Credit Units 4
Credit Model
Instructor-In-Charge G.R. SABAREESH
Version Number 2.0
Date 25-07-2020

Text Book(s):
T1 Rajesh Rajamani, Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Springer, 2006
T2 Leonard Meirovitch, Elements of Vibration Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill

Reference Book(s) & other resources:

R1 S. S. Rao, Mechanical Vibrations, Pearson Education, 2004
R2 J. Y. Wong, Theory of Ground Vehicles, Wiley, 2008

LEARNING OUTCOMES
LO1 Develop Governing equations of various systems considering dynamic equilibrium.

LO2 Carry dynamic analysis of a system through vibration analysis.

LO3 Linear Algebra, Transfer Function, Differential equations, Application to vehicle dynamics.

LO4 Carry modal analysis to know eigen values and eigen vectors which are prerequisite for dynamic
analysis.

Experiential Learning Components:

1. Lab: Virtual Lab (MATAB), Remote Lab
2. Case study:None
3. Work integrated Learning Exercise: None.
4. Design work/Field work: None.
Content Structure:

Contact List of Topic Sub-Topics Reference

Hour Title
 Introduction to Automotive vehicles Lecture
1-2 Introduction
Slides
Free Response  General Considerations, Characteristics, Lecture
of Single- Differential equation of motion, small motions, Slides
3-4 Degree-of- force-free response, stability
Freedom Linear
Systems
Driver Assist  Free vibrations, logarithmic decrement, coulomb Lecture
5-6
systems damping Slides
Force Response  First order system, second order system, Lecture
of Single- harmonic motion of the support, vibration Slides
7-8 Degree-of- isolation, vibration measuring instruments
Freedom Linear
Systems
Sensors and  Structural damping, superposition principle, Lecture
9-10 Actuators for response to periodic excitation Slides
ADAS
Two-Degree-  Equation of motion, free vibration of undamped Lecture
11-12 of-Freedom- system, Natural Modes, Response to harmonic Slides
System excitation
Vibration  Undamped and Damped vibration absorbers Lecture
13-14
Absorbers Slides
Demonstration  Introduction to universal vibration apparatus, Flipped
15-16 of Physical Lab static and dynamic balancing system and gear Lectures
test rigs box test rig
 Driver assist system, Active stability control Lecture
Vehicle
17-18 system, Ride quality, New Technologies, Slides
Dynamics
Emissions and economy
Lateral vehicle  Lateral Systems, Lateral vehicle motion, Bicycle Lecture
19-20
Dynamics model, equation of motion, Road model Slides
Longitudinal  Aerodynamic force, Tire force, Rolling Lecture
21-22 Vehicle Resistance Slides
Dynamics
Longitudinal  Normal tire force, Driveline Dynamics Lecture
23-24 Vehicle Slides
Dynamics
Advanced  Lateral and Longitudinal tire forces, Tire Lecture
25-26 Vehicle structure, Magic Formula, combined forces, Slides
Dynamics Dugoff’s Tire model, Dynamic Tire Model
 Introduction, modal decoupling, performance Lecture
Passive
variables, Natural frequencies and natural mode Slides
27-28 Suspension
shapes, Sprung, Unsprung mass, Quarter-car,
System
Half-Car, Full-Car Model
29-30 Active/ Semi-  Automotive Suspension Systems- Different Lecture
 Active models, advantages and disadvantages Slides
Suspension
System
Vehicle  Equilibrium , weight distribution and stability of Lecture
31-32
Stability vehicles Slides

Project Activity/ Experiential Lab:

Sr No Lab Details/ Project Details Access

01 Virtual Lab: MATLAB software tool: – 8 hours of Lab Through Platifi portal
Lectures and 14 hours of lab practice
02 Remote lab: using Physical experiments– 4 hours of lab lecture
– 6 hours of assignment

Evaluation Scheme:
Legend: EC = Evaluation Component; AN = After Noon Session; FN = Fore Noon Session
Evaluation Name Type (Open Weight Duration Day, Date,
Component (Quiz, Lab, Project, Mid- book, Closed Session, Time
term exam, End semester book,
exam, etc.) Online, etc.)
Theory Quiz/Assignment Online 10% February 14-
EC - 1
24,2022
Lab assignment/exam/viva Online 20% To be announced
Mid-Semester Test Open Book 30% 2 hours Saturday,
EC - 2 12/03/2022 (AN)
2 PM – 4 PM
Comprehensive Exam Open Book 40% 2 hours Saturday,
EC - 3 21/05/2022 (AN)
2 PM – 4 PM

Syllabus for Mid-Semester Test (Open Book): Topics in Contact Hours: 1 to 16

Syllabus for Comprehensive Exam (Open Book): All topics
Important links and information:
Elearn portal: https://elearn.bits-pilani.ac.in
Students are expected to visit the Elearn portal on a regular basis and stay up to date with the latest
announcements and deadlines.
Contact sessions: Students should attend the online lectures as per the schedule provided on the Elearn
portal.
Evaluation Guidelines:
1. EC-1 consists aQuiz/Assignment/Project. Announcements will be made on the portal, in a timely
manner.
2. For Closed Book tests: No books or reference material of any kind will be permitted.
3. For Open Book exams: Use of books and any printed / written reference material (filed or bound)
is permitted. However, loose sheets of paper will not be allowed. Use of calculators is permitted
in all exams. Laptops/Mobiles of any kind are not allowed. Exchange of any material is not
allowed.
4. If a student is unable to appear for the Regular Test/Exam due to genuine exigencies, the student
should follow the procedure to apply for the Make-Up Test/Exam which will be made available
 on the Elearn portal. The Make-Up Test/Exam will be conducted only at selected exam centres on
the dates to be announced later.
It shall be the responsibility of the individual student to be regular in maintaining the self-study schedule
as given in the course handout, attend the online lectures, and take all the prescribed evaluation
components such as Assignment, Mid-Semester Test and Comprehensive Exam according to the
evaluation scheme provided in the handout.

Instructor-in-charge
(AE ZG524)