Practical Vehicle Course (Gesamtfahrzeug­praktikum)

Table of contents

1. 1. 1. Vehicle Dynamics
      2. Braking Performance
      3. Steering Performance
      4. Driving Comfort
      5. Vehicle Safety
      6. Vehicle Acoustics
      7. Utility Vehicles
      8. Partners
      9. Further Information

Giving students of Mechanical Engineering the opportunity to self-experience theory from lecture in the real world – this is our slogan for the ‘Practical Vehicle Course’, where theoretical basics are transferred into real world and are understood even better.

By pleasant support of AUDI AG, BMW AG, Daimler AG, DEKRA, FSD Fahrzeugsystemdaten GmbH, Dr. Ing. h. c. F. Porsche AG, der VUFO GmbH as well as Volkswagen AG, the Chair of Automobile Engineering (LKT) of Technische Universität Dresden (TUD) is allowed to train interested students of Mechanical Engineering in the field of full vehicle properties in practice.

In the context of this event, full vehicle properties can be experienced straight away. Students can learn about recently launched cars from different manufacturers in terms of safety features, several component properties and various vehicle concepts at seven stages. Additionally to cars, there is also an exclusive chance for students to drive utility vehicles on closed roads on their own. Besides the experience of real driving pleasure, the comprehension of the properties and functionalities recognized within this practical course is to the fore.

Vehicle Dynamics

Different tire properties and their effects on driving dynamics will be presented at out popular driving dynamics stage. On the one hand, we will use the slalom circuit and on the other hand, we will drive on a wet skid pad.

• Poster Vehicle Dynamics
• Video Vehicle Dynamics of 2015

Braking Performance

At this stage, the limits of driving physics in terms of braking are to be experienced. How does a car behave on different road surfaces in the phase of emergency braking? Which effects do modern ABS-systems have on braking performance?

• Poster Braking Performance
• Video Braking Performance of 2015

Steering Performance

State-of-the-art suspension systems come up with more safety and even more agility. Especially steering performance of different rear-axle-concepts is focused at this point.

• Poster Steering Performance
• Video Steering Performance of 2015

Driving Comfort

Another important challenge in the development process of modern suspension systems is the increasing demand for ride comfort. To allow the comparison of the corresponding suspension properties as well as different suspension configurations, single or multiple obstacles are passed by cars of several vehicle classes.

• Poster Driving Comfort
• Video Driving Comfort of 2015

Vehicle Safety

Modern vehicle safety systems are focused in today’s vehicle development process. By taking advantage of the high-speed circuit, driver assistance systems like lane assist, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB) can be tested. The functionality of those stated before can then be experienced by the students in a safe environment.

• Poster Vehicle Safety
• Video Vehicle Safety of 2015

Vehicle Acoustics

Vehicle acoustics can be seen as a comfort attribute recognized by driver and environment. Due to the deployment of modern, specific measuring equipment, an evaluation is enabled. Furthermore, modern Car-2-X-communication methods will be present at this stage.

• Poster Vehicle Acoustics
• Video Vehicle Acoustics of 2015

Utility Vehicles

Finally, since 2015 utility vehicles complete the manifold offer of our ‘Whole Vehicle Training Course’. Hereby, students can drive those vehicles on their own and experience the effects of varied brake pressure or load distribution by comparing it with their knowledge from lecture.

• Poster Utility Vehicles
• Video Utility Vehicles of 2015

Partners

We are highly regarding the contribution of our partners and would like to thank them. Without their contribution and support, we could not imagine neither realizing nor offering such an interesting ‘Practical Vehicle Course’.

Further Information

This summer semester, the event will take place from June 27-28, 2019.

Teaching material regarding this course as well as jobs for research projects and the opportunity to apply for the lecture and the training courses can be looked up at our website on the educational online platform ‘OPAL’.

We are looking forward to answering all your questions: