315.282 Automotive Engineering
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2021W, VO, 2.0h, 3.0EC
TUWEL

Properties

  • Semester hours: 2.0
  • Credits: 3.0
  • Type: VO Lecture
  • Format: Online

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are able to:

  • understand the motor vehicle (KFZ) as a system based on the legal definition.
  • describe the main components of motor vehicles in their functions and in their conception and execution.
  • give a historical overview of the development of the automobile.
  • to give an overview of the following subjects: structure, safety, tires, chassis, steering, transmission and basic concepts of vehicle dynamics.

Subject of course

After a historical review the physics and dynamcs and furthermore the main modules of a vehicle will be treated. Finally the safety of a vehicle for users will be covered in detail. Main modules are suspension systems, steering, braking systems, clutches and gear systems (including automatc and double clutch gear concepts).

The contents of the lecture are arranged as follows:

1. Introduction

2. Driving mechanics

3. Vehicle assemblies

4. Safety in motor vehicles

Teaching methods

It is primarily a classical lecture with the support of PowerPoint slides and a script as well as various videos and animations. In addition, typical vehicle components are brought to the lecture in hardware.

Mode of examination

Written and oral

Lecturers

Institute

Course dates

DayTimeDateLocationDescription
Wed12:00 - 14:0006.10.2021 - 26.01.2022 https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94640889094?pwd=V2xESEVYUERYWUh3ZFpCdkhhTHI3dz09 (LIVE)KFZ-Technik VO
Automotive Engineering - Single appointments
DayDateTimeLocationDescription
Wed06.10.202112:00 - 14:00 https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94640889094?pwd=V2xESEVYUERYWUh3ZFpCdkhhTHI3dz09KFZ-Technik VO
Wed13.10.202112:00 - 14:00 https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94640889094?pwd=V2xESEVYUERYWUh3ZFpCdkhhTHI3dz09KFZ-Technik VO
Wed20.10.202112:00 - 14:00 https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94640889094?pwd=V2xESEVYUERYWUh3ZFpCdkhhTHI3dz09KFZ-Technik VO
Wed27.10.202112:00 - 14:00 https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94640889094?pwd=V2xESEVYUERYWUh3ZFpCdkhhTHI3dz09KFZ-Technik VO
Wed03.11.202112:00 - 14:00 https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94640889094?pwd=V2xESEVYUERYWUh3ZFpCdkhhTHI3dz09KFZ-Technik VO
Wed10.11.202112:00 - 14:00 https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94640889094?pwd=V2xESEVYUERYWUh3ZFpCdkhhTHI3dz09KFZ-Technik VO
Wed17.11.202112:00 - 14:00 https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94640889094?pwd=V2xESEVYUERYWUh3ZFpCdkhhTHI3dz09KFZ-Technik VO
Wed24.11.202112:00 - 14:00 https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94640889094?pwd=V2xESEVYUERYWUh3ZFpCdkhhTHI3dz09KFZ-Technik VO
Wed01.12.202112:00 - 14:00 https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94640889094?pwd=V2xESEVYUERYWUh3ZFpCdkhhTHI3dz09KFZ-Technik VO
Wed15.12.202112:00 - 14:00 https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94640889094?pwd=V2xESEVYUERYWUh3ZFpCdkhhTHI3dz09KFZ-Technik VO
Wed12.01.202212:00 - 14:00 https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94640889094?pwd=V2xESEVYUERYWUh3ZFpCdkhhTHI3dz09KFZ-Technik VO
Wed19.01.202212:00 - 14:00 https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94640889094?pwd=V2xESEVYUERYWUh3ZFpCdkhhTHI3dz09KFZ-Technik VO
Wed26.01.202212:00 - 14:00 https://tuwien.zoom.us/j/94640889094?pwd=V2xESEVYUERYWUh3ZFpCdkhhTHI3dz09KFZ-Technik VO

Examination modalities

PLEASE NOTE: All exams at our institute are to be taken in GERMAN!

Exams to this course take place (in writing) at the institute's monthly exam dates! 

If you are between the grades 1 and 2 or 4 and 5 after the written exam, there is the possibility of an additional oral exam, on the 2nd Friday following the exam at 10 a.m.

As all our written exams take place in parallel, registration for only one exam is permitted per exam date! Multiple registrations will not be tolerated! Failure to turn up to an exam to which the student has registered will result in an 8-week ban on the exam (in accordance with section 18a of the Statute on Study Law)! De-registrations after the registration deadline will not be considered!

Exams

DayTimeDateRoomMode of examinationApplication timeApplication modeExam
Fri08:00 - 11:0017.05.2024HS 13 Ernst Melan - RPL written01.04.2024 08:00 - 15.05.2024 12:00TISSPrüfung "KFZ-Technik" - 5. Termin WS23/24 - Sammeltermin E315
Fri08:00 - 11:0021.06.2024HS 13 Ernst Melan - RPL written22.04.2024 08:00 - 19.06.2024 12:00TISSPrüfung "KFZ-Technik" - 6. Termin WS23/24 - Sammeltermin E315
Fri08:00 - 11:0005.07.2024HS 18 Czuber - MB written20.05.2024 08:00 - 03.07.2024 12:00TISSPrüfung "KFZ-Technik" - 7. Termin WS23/24 - Sammeltermin E315
Fri08:00 - 11:0027.09.2024HS 13 Ernst Melan - RPL written29.05.2024 08:00 - 25.09.2024 12:00TISSPrüfung "KFZ-Technik" - 8. Termin WS23/24 - Sammeltermin E315

Course registration

Begin End Deregistration end
01.09.2021 08:00

Curricula

Study CodeObligationSemesterPrecon.Info
033 245 Mechanical Engineering Mandatory electiveSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
033 282 Mechanical Engineering - Management Mandatory electiveSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
066 445 Mechanical Engineering Mandatory electiveSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
066 482 Mechanical Engineering - Management Mandatory electiveSTEOP
Course requires the completion of the introductory and orientation phase
700 Mechanical Engineering Mandatory elective

Literature

Scripts and exam questions (in German!) on TISS available.

Miscellaneous

Language

German