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Acceleration and Top speed Performance
32 Lessons-
StartBasic Physics of Acceleration
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StartConcept of Power
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StartDrive System
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StartIC Engine Fundamentals
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StartMechanism of Acceleration
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StartTwo Factors which Limit Acceleration
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StartTractive Force Relations
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StartLimit of Adhesion
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StartRelation between Torque and Tractive force
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StartFactors affecting Traction Limit
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StartTorque and Power Generation - Definitions
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StartPower Relations
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StartBrake Power of Engine
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StartEngine Characteristics
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StartSpark Ignition vs Compression Ignition
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StartMean Effective Pressure
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StartNeed for a Transmission
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StartGear Ratio
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StartGear Addition Based on Traction limit curve
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StartMarriage of Engine and Transmission
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StartTypes of Transmissions
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StartImproving Acceleration performance
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StartForced Induction of Air in Engines
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StartAir Fuel Ratio
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StartFuel Injection - Throttle Response
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StartHow to Increase Power of Engine - Summary
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StartTop speed Performance
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StartTyre Limit and Aerodynamic Limits
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StartPower to Weight Ratio
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StartPeak Low rpm Torque vs High power
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StartWeight Transfer affects
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StartAffect of Type of Drive on Acceleration performance
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Handling and Steering Performance
21 Lessons-
PreviewIntroduction to Handling
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StartPrime Factors which Affect Handling
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StartTypical Suspension Setup
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StartTire Construction and Properties
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StartTire Section and Width
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StartForces Generated on Tire
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StartTire Lateral Slip angle
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StartUndersteer and Oversteer
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StartRoad Holding and Grip
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StartStiff vs Soft Suspension
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StartCentre of Gravity and Weight distribution
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StartWheel Alignment angles and their Implications
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StartSteady State Handling Test
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StartDouble Lane Change test
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StartTuning for Handling
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StartSteering Feel and Feedback
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StartSteering On centre Performance
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StartImproving Handling Performance- Summary
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StartSteering Ratio
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StartTurning Circle Diameter
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StartSteering Returnability Performance
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Braking Performance
14 Lessons-
StartBasic Physics of Braking
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StartWorking Principle of Braking system
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PreviewBrake Force Generation
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StartRelation between Braking Torque and Friction Force
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StartKinetic Energy and Braking Power
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StartWork done By Braking system
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StartStopping distance Calculations
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StartSlip Ratio and Performance
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StartIll Effects of Wheel Lock-up
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StartRegulating braking force and ABS working principle
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StartAnti Lock Braking system Working Block diagram
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StartWeight Transfer during Braking
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StartRelation of Braking and Handling Behavior
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StartTotal Braking Distance
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Ride and NVH performance
17 Lessons-
StartIntroduction to Vibrations in Vehicles
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StartWhat is Ride ?
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StartExcitation Sources for Ride
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StartExcitation sources for NVH
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StartSources and Paths of Vibration and Noise
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StartTypes of Noise
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StartWhat Constitutes NVH performance?
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StartNatural Frequency
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StartResonance
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StartDamping, Types
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StartVibration Transmissability
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StartModes and Modal Alignment
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StartSpring and Damper
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StartSensitive Touch points for NVH
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StartNoise absorption Materials
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StartFrequency Response test
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StartEvaluating NVH Performance
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Durability
12 Lessons-
PreviewAspects of Durability
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StartMechanical properties of Materials
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StartTemperature Resistance
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StartChemical resistance
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StartStiffness - Concept
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StartSections and Moment of Inertia
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StartBending Stiffness of Vehicle
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StartTorsional Stiffness of Vehicle
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StartTrade-off Stiffness vs Weight
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StartTypes of Loading on Vehicle
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StartWear and Tear of components
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StartConsiderations for Durability in Vehicle development
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Fuel efficiency
10 Lessons-
StartFlow of Energy in an IC engine vehicle
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StartEnergy Losses in IC engine
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StartTypes of Vehicle level Resistances
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StartContributions toward Losses
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StartSpecific Fuel Consumption
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StartDrag Force
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StartThermal Efficiency and Factors affecting it
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StartTire Rolling resistance
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StartDriving pattern and Environmental condition affects
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StartWays of Improving Fuel economy
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Introduction to Automotive Performance
Learn the Basics of Vehicle Performance and take your Automotive knowledge to next level
Course Summary
Automotive Design is driven by the targets set for performance. Understanding these performance metrics and characteristics is a very important part of the overall Vehicle design process.
This course aims to provide an idea of each of these specific areas of performance related to the Typical IC (internal combustion) engine Vehicle.
Topics covered:
- Mechanism of Acceleration of the Vehicle
- Basic working principles of IC engine
- Traction and Power limited acceleration
- Limits of Top speed
- Factors which affect Vehicle Handling
- Importance of the Tire
- Types of tests performed for handling
- Basic Physics of Braking
- Stopping distance derived
- Anti lock braking system working
- Relations between Braking and Handling behavior
- Difference between Ride and NVH
- What are vibration sources in vehicles
- Types of Noise
- Sensitive touch points related to NVH
- How NVH performance is evaluated?
- Different aspects of Vehicle Durability
- Bending and Torsional stiffness
- Considerations for Design for durability in Vehicle design process
- Flow of energy in an engine
- Types of losses
- What is Thermal efficiency and ways to improve it
- Affect of Driving patterns and environment and ways to improve Vehicle Fuel efficiency
Course Curriculum
Mufaddal Rasheed
Mufaddal Rasheed is a mechanical design engineer , inventor and online entrepreneur working towards building a comprehensive knowledge resource base for students and mechanical design professionals with focus on building skills and knowledge to design mechanical products
The goal is to build a comprehensive knowledge eco-system for mechanical design engineers and aspirants which would prepare an individual for engineering innovation and advance their careers in terms of knowledge.
Experienced professional with 7+ years experience in Automotive product development designing chassis and suspension systems and being part of multiple projects from concept to production.
He is passionate about mechanical design and innovation and writes regularly on Quora with a Top writer badge.
Core belief is that engineering is a lifelong learning process and for a designer it is "the more you know the better you design"
Working towards developing an alternate solution to the problems of engineering education and upskilling for economic growth.
Course Pricing
Automotive performance
$25 USD
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Lifetime
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- Lifetime access to the course
- Doubt clarification through mail