| Course Name |
Vehicle Aerodynamics
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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ME 426
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SPRING
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3
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0
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3
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5
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| Prerequisites | None | |||||
| Course Language | English | |||||
| Course Type | ELECTIVE_COURSE | |||||
| Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to face | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course |
Problem solving Lecture / Presentation |
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| National Occupational Classification Code | - | |||||
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| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to provide the basic concepts of incompressible aerodynamics, to solve basic aerodynamic problems and to provide basic information for the preliminary aerodynamic design of an aircraft. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | The content of this course includes fundamental formulations in fluid mechanics and aerodynamic problems, inviscid and viscous flows, applications in wind tunnels and external body flows, computer-aided aerodynamic design, comparison of numerical and experimental results, aerodynamic designs to reduce drag, engine cooling aerodynamics and aerodynamic noise. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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| Week | Subjects | Required Materials | Learning Outcome |
| 1 | Fundamental fluid dynamics | Chapter 7 - Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006 | aa7f311e |
| 2 | Introduction and basic principles aerodynamics | Chapter 7 - Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006 | aa7f311e |
| 3 | Resistance to vehicle motion and bluff body aerodynamics | Chapter7 - Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006 | aa7f311e |
| 4 | Drag coefficient of car and aerodynamics of passenger vehicles | Chapter7 - Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006 | 8f86673a |
| 5 | Buckingam PI Teorem | Chapter 8 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006 | 8f86673a |
| 6 | Aerodynamics performance - Fuel consumption | Chapter 8 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006 | 8f86673a |
| 7 | Strategies for aerodynamic development | Chapter 9 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006 | 8f86673a |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | - | |
| 9 | Flow over body | Chapter 9 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006 | 8f86673a |
| 10 | Automotive wind tunnel | Chapter 10 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006 | ece4756c |
| 11 | Wind tunnel tests | Chapter 11 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006 | ece4756c |
| 12 | Computational fluid dynamics | Chapter 11 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006 | ad31f1cc |
| 13 | Computational fluid dynamics | Chapter 11 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2006 | ad31f1cc |
| 14 | Simulation of the flow around Ahmed body | Chapter 11 Fluid Mechanics, Fundamentals and Applications, Yunus Çengel, John Cimbala, McGraw Hill, 2007 | ad31f1cc |
| 15 | Examples | - | |
| 16 | Final Exam | - |
| Course Notes/Textbooks |
Fluid Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications Yunus Çengel John Cimbala McGraw Hill 2006 Automotive Aerodynamics Joseph Kats Chichester UK ; Hoboken NJ : John Wiley & Sons 2016. Wiley. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | - |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weighting | LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | LO5 |
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 1 | 20 | X | X | |||
| Midterm | 1 | 40 | X | X | X | ||
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 | X | X | X | X | |
| Total | 3 | 100 |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Participation | - | - | - |
| Theoretical Course Hours | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory / Application Hours | - | - | - |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Field Work | - | - | - |
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Portfolio | - | - | - |
| Homework / Assignments | - | - | - |
| Presentation / Jury | - | - | - |
| Project | - | - | - |
| Seminar / Workshop | - | - | - |
| Oral Exams | - | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 26 | 26 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 26 | 26 |
| Total | 150 |
| # | PC Sub | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
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Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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Basic Engineering |
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Computation |
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related engineering discipline-specific topics |
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the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. |
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Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed. |
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Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions. |
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Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems. |
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Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions. |
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Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate tectıniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools. including estimation and modeling. far the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems while recognizing their limitations. |
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Research and ınvestigation: Ability to use research methods ta investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results. |
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Literature research far the study of complex engineering problems |
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Designing experiments |
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Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results |
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Global lmpact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on s.ociety, health and safety. ttıe economy, sustainability and the environment \ıVlthin the context of the UN Sustainable Development GoaJs; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions. |
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Knowledge of ttıe impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, su.stainability and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. |
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Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions |
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Ethical Behavlor: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession. knowledge about ethical ,esponsibility; awareness of being impartial. without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity. |
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Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles. information about ethical responsibility |
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Awareness of being impartial and indusive of diversity, without disaiminating on any subject. |
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lndividual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader on interdis.ciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid). |
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lndividually and within the discipline |
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Ability to work effectivefy as a team member or leader in mutti-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid) |
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Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues. |
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Verbal |
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Ability to communicate effectively in writing. |
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Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. |
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Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; |
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Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. |
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Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies. and thinking questioningly about tedınological changes |
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