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VEHICLE STRUCTURES (SKMV 4123)
Session Semester
: 2016/2017 : 1
PRE-REQUISITE : SKMV 3233, SKMM 3523
EQUIVALENCE : -
TOTAL LECTURE HOURS : 42
Lecturers E-Mail Room No. Phone No.
1. Dr Nurulakmar Abu Husain
[email protected] C23-421 34665
2. Dr Abd Rahim Abu Bakar [email protected] C24-312 34572
Synopsis :
This course is designed to expose students to the design of the modern passenger car structure. It will
emphasize on the general architecture of the vehicle structure, design specifications for the body
structure, methodology for evaluation of body structure performance and manufacturing/assembly of
body panels.
PREPARED BY :
CERTIFIED BY :
Name
Signature Date
:
:
:
Dr. Abd Rahim Abu Bakar
4th September 2016
Name
Signature Date
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:
:
Head of Department
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, students should be able to :
No. Course Learning Outcomes Programme
Learning Outcome(s) Addressed
Learning
Taxonomies &
Generic Skills Assessed
Assessment Methods
1.
Describe body structure and its
sub-systems in relation to design
and functional aspects.
PO1
C2 T, A, F
2
Identify design specifications of
body structure and its sub-systems.
PO2 C4 T, A, F
3.
Evaluate vehicle structural
performance through appropriate
analysis to meet standard design
specifications using finite element
software package
PO2, PO3, PO5 C6 T, A, F
4.
Describe the connection/joint
methods involved in assembling a
body structure
PO1 C2 T, A, F
5
Outline the process involved in
assembling a body structure
PO1 C2 T, A, F, PR
6
Demonstrate the ability for
problem solving through critical
thinking, seek ideas and alternative
solutions for vehicle structure
PO2,PO3
C3, P4, A2
[CTPS1-CTPS3]
Observation
(Q&A
Session)
Note : (T – Test ; PR – Project ; Q – Quiz; HW – Homework ; A – Assignment; Pr – Presentation; F – Final Exam, PA-Peer Assessment)
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STUDENT LEARNING TIME
No. Teaching and Learning Activities Student Learning Time
(hours)
Teaching and Learning Activities Student Learning Time
(hours)
1. Face-to-Face Learning
a. Lecturer-Centered Learning
i. Lecture 36
b. Student-Centered Learning (SCL)
i. Laboratory/Tutorial
ii. Student-centered learning activities – Active Learning, Project Based Learning
0
6
2. Self-Directed Learning
a. Non-face-to-face learning or student-centered learning (SCL) such as manual, assignment, module, e-Learning, etc.
16
b. Revision 38
c. Assessment Preparations 18
3. Formal Assessment
a. Continuous Assessment 3
b. Final Exam 3
Total 120/40=3.0
TEACHING METHODOLOGY
Lectures and active learning
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Week Lecture Topic / Content
1-2
1-6
Description of Body Structures and All The Sub-Systems
Front End
Under Body
Body
Closures
Interior
3-7
7-22
Functional Aspects of Body Structures and Design Specification
Package
Safety
Noise,Vibration and Harsness(NVH)
Durability
Other system mounting
8
MID SEMESTER BREAK
9-14
23-39
Methods to Analyse Structure Performance FEM analysis of Body Structures
15
40-42
Joining Method and Assembly Process
16 REVISION WEEK AND FINAL EXAMINATION
REFERENCES
1. Donald E Malen, 2011, Fundamental of Automobile body structure design, SAE
2. International.
3. Jason, C. B, John R. A. and Stan, T. S. 2002. Motor Vehicle Structure, Oxford.
Butterworth-Heinemann
4. Pawlowski, J. Vehicle Body Engineering, business Book Limited, London, 1969
5. 'An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design', Ed. J Happian-Smith, Butterworth-
Heinemann, 2001
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GRADING
No. Assessment Number % each % total
1. Test 2 20 40
2. Project & Assignment 1 20 20
3. Final Exam 1 40 40
Overall Total 100
ATTENDANCE
The student should adhere to the rules of attendance as stated in the University Academic Regulation :-
1. Student must attend not less than 80% of lecture hours as required for the subject.
2. The student will be prohibited from attending any lecture and assessment activities upon failure to
comply the above requirement. Zero mark will be given to the subject.
