ES3A9-15 Design for Vehicle Safety
Introductory description
ES3A9-15 Design for Vehicle Safety
Module aims
This key automotive-specific module will introduce the concept of design for vehicle safety. The module aims to promote an understanding and an interest in the issues of design for safety for the vehicle structure as well as considering some of the automotive systems which contribute to safety aspects. This module will draw upon the close links that WMG has with the automotive industry to deliver industry-relevant theory and applied engineering.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
What is automotive safety; history, why and how
The role of material science in design for vehicle safety
Material selection for design for safety
Automotive structure and safety
Safety aspects of design for BIW
Crashworthiness legislation
Crash analysis; front/rear impact and side crash
The role of Human-Machine Interface in vehicle safety
CAE/FEA in analysis of vehicle structures
Fatigue failure analysis for vehicle structures
The role of different vehicle sub-systems in safety aspects
Passive and Active safety systems
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Communicate core scientific and engineering principles that underpin design for vehicle safety
- Explain developing trends in vehicle safety
- Model key physical principles relating to vehicle safety including kinetics and fatigue
- Create an analytical model of a simple structure and understand how these principles apply to mathematical modelling and CAE for vehicle safety structures
Indicative reading list
Radhakanta Rana, Shiv Brat Singh, Automotive steels : design, processing and applications, 2017
Mehrdad Ehsani, Fei-Yue Wang and Gary L. Brosch, Transportation technologies for sustainability, 2013
Bhise, Vivek D., Ergonomics in the automotive design process, 2012
Davies, G, Materials for Automobile Bodies. Butterworth Heinemann. 2003
Dearborn, M. H. Vehicle Crash Dynamics. CRC Press 2002
Dixon, J.C. Tyres, Suspension and Handling, Cambridge University Press, 1991
Bastow, D; Howard, G; Whitehead, J. P; Car Suspension & Handling 4th Edition. Wiley 2004
Matthew Huang “vehicle crash mechanics”, 2002
Jason C. Brown, “Motor vehicle structure”, 2002
M.J. Fagan, “Finite element analysis : theory and practice”, 1992
Close, C, M; Frederick, D. K; Newell, J. C. Modelling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems 3rd Edition, Wiley 2002
View reading list on Talis Aspire
Subject specific skills
Ability to conceive, make and realise a component, product, system or process
Ability to be pragmatic, taking a systematic approach and the logical and practical steps necessary for, often complex, concepts to become reality
Ability to be risk, cost and value-conscious, and aware of their ethical, social, cultural, environmental, health and safety, and wider professional engineering responsibilities
Transferable skills
Numeracy: apply mathematical and computational methods to communicate parameters, model and optimize solutions
Apply problem solving skills, information retrieval, and the effective use of general IT facilities
Communicate (written and oral; to technical and non-technical audiences) and work with others
Plan self-learning and improve performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD
Exercise initiative and personal responsibility, including time management, which may be as a team member or leader
Awareness of the nature of business and enterprise in the creation of economic and social value
Overcome difficulties by employing skills, knowledge and understanding in a flexible manner
Appreciation of the global dimensions of engineering, commerce and communication
Be professional in their outlook, be capable of team working, be effective communicators, and be able to exercise responsibility and sound management approaches.
Study time
| Type | Required |
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| Lectures | 24 sessions of 1 hour (16%) |
| Practical classes | 1 session of 3 hours (2%) |
| Other activity | 2 hours (1%) |
| Private study | 121 hours (81%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
Guided independent learning including interactive online activities
Other activity description
2 x 1 hour revision classes, term 3
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Students can register for this module without taking any assessment.
Assessment group C4
| Weighting | Study time | Eligible for self-certification | |
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| Written Assignment | 50% | Yes (extension) | |
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2000 words |
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Assessment component |
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| Online Examination | 50% | No | |
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QMP ~Platforms - QMP
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Reassessment component is the same |
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Feedback on assessment
Written comments and electronically marked-up assignment
Cohort level feedback on examination
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 3 of UESA-H335 BEng Automotive Engineering
- Year 4 of UESA-H334 BEng Automotive Engineering with Intercalated Year
- Year 3 of UESA-H336 MEng Automotive Engineering
This module is Core optional for:
- Year 4 of UESA-H334 BEng Automotive Engineering with Intercalated Year
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UESA-H337 MEng Automotive Engineering with Intercalated Year
- Year 3 of H337 Automotive Engineering with Intercalated Year
- Year 4 of H337 Automotive Engineering with Intercalated Year
- Year 3 of UESA-H115 MEng Engineering with Intercalated Year
- Year 3 of UESA-H11L Undergradaute Engineering (with Intercalated Year)
This module is Optional for:
- Year 3 of UESA-H113 BEng Engineering
- Year 3 of UESA-H114 MEng Engineering
- Year 4 of UESA-H115 MEng Engineering with Intercalated Year
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UESA-H11L Undergradaute Engineering (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 3 of H11L Engineering (with Intercalated Year)
- Year 4 of H11L Engineering (with Intercalated Year)
This module is Option list A for:
- Year 4 of UESA-H111 BEng Engineering with Intercalated Year
- Year 3 of UESA-H112 BSc Engineering
This module is Option list B for:
- Year 3 of UESA-HN12 BEng Engineering Business Management
- Year 3 of UESA-HN15 BEng Engineering Business Management
- Year 4 of UESA-HN13 BEng Engineering Business Management with Intercalated Year