Road Transport Technologies (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The students can define, in a reasonable way, the dimensioning and structural requirements of optimal equipment suitable for a transport considering an effective and economical use and they can define the necessary auxiliary devices and accessories.

Content

- Cargo spaces
- Securing the load
- Handling devices
- Measures and bulks
- Basic sizing
- Registration and inspection
- Drive manner and spring suspension
- Wheels and Tyres
- Economical use

Materials

Materials given in the course.

Teaching methods

-lectures
-distance learning
-small group learning
-assignments
-learning tasks
- laboratory assignments

Employer connections

-Excursions
-Virtual excursions
-Visiting lecturers

Exam schedules

The possible date and method of the exam will be announced in the course opening information.

Completion alternatives

The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the work load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The work load is distributed in different ways depending on the course implementation.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (1): Student knows all the things described in the learning objectives, but has difficulty utilizing this knowledge in practical situations.

Fair (2): Student knows all the things described in the learning objectives and is able to utilize this information in practical situations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): Student understands all the things described in the learning objectives and can utilize this information in practical situations.

Very Good (4): Student masters almost all the things described in the learning objectives and is able to apply the skills he / she has learned in practical situations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Student masters all the things described in the learning objectives and is able to apply the skills he / she has learned in practical situations in an innovative manner.

Qualifications

The students know the basics of mechanics and they are familiar with the behavior and characteristics of the most common structural materials and they are able to analyze mechanical systems. They know also the operation principles of the common systems in road transports and how to utilize their possibilities and behavior from the user’s viewpoint.

Further information

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