ABE 466 Engineering Off-Road Vehicles

Course Objectives:

Upon course completion, students will be able to apply engineering principles in the design and evaluation of off-road vehicle components and systems, with particular emphasis on engines.  Specifically, students will be able to:

1. Interpret and evaluate engine and off-road vehicle performance characteristics relative to theoretical predictions.
2. Apply engineering principles in the analysis and design of diesel engines with particular reference to engine cycles, fuels (including biofuels) and combustion, emissions, fuel injection systems, turbocharging, cooling systems and vibration control.
3. Apply engineering principles in the analysis and design of power transmission systems.
4. Interpret and evaluate traction performance.
5. Analyze the motion of vehicles and the limits of stability, traction and torque.
6. Identify the design requirements for the workplace of the operator with special reference to safety, noise, vibration, and ergonomics.