Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4D4: Construction Engineering, 2017-18
Module Leader
Lecturers
Dr I Brilakis, Prof CR Middleton and Prof G Viggiani
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 14 lectures. Assessment: 100% coursework
Prerequisites
3D1, 3D2 and 4D16 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- familiarise students with key design and construction aspects of those areas of construction engineering which are commonly encountered in many major civil engineering projects.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand key issues in front-end planning and construction of major civil engineering infrastructure.
- understand the basics of construction site development, earth removing methods and earth excavation techniques.
- understand the basics for rock excavation and blasting.
- understand the practical considerations for loading and hauling operations including productivity estimation, fleet economics and equipment selection.
- understand the design, construction and operational aspects of compacting, finishing and paving operations for road infrastructure.
- address stability and deformation problems relating to different types of deep excavation construction (e.g. diaphragm walls, top-down construction, bottom-up construction) in different ground conditions.
- understand the principal design and construction problems associated with bored tunnel projects.
- estimate ground movements caused by deep excavations and tunnelling and assess their effects on buildings and services.
- select appropriate protective and ground improvement measures for different underground construction problems.
- understand the principal considerations associated with ground water control during construction.
- understand the conventional and advanced instrumentation techniques used for measuring ground movements and mechanical strain in practice including advantages and limitations.
Content
Coursework
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
Coursework 1: Earthworks Construction earthwork and equipment: estimation of excavation soil volumes from drawings, earthwork production, blast design, logistics planning for transporting soils to/from project sites, paving and economics. Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Tue 20 Feb [25/60] |
|
Coursework 2: Underground construction Underground construction (tunnelling), based on a real tunnelling project: tasks are to assess the risk of damage to a building of considerable historical interest and design outline protective measures for the building. Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Tue 13 Mar [25/60] |
|
Coursework 3: Instrumentation Design of ground instrumentation and monitoring schemes for a deep shaft. Learning objective:
|
Individual Report
anonymously marked
|
Fri 20 Apr [10/60] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group D Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
Last modified: 08/09/2017 14:33
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4D4: Construction Engineering, 2020-21
Module Leader
Lecturer
Prof G Viggiani and Dr I Brilakis
Timing and Structure
Lent term - 14 lectures - Assessment: 100% coursework
Prerequisites
3D1, 3D2 and 4D16 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- familiarise students with key design and construction aspects of those areas of construction engineering which are commonly encountered in many major civil engineering projects.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand key issues in front-end planning and construction of major civil engineering infrastructure.
- understand the basics of construction site development, earth removing methods and earth excavation techniques.
- understand the basics for rock excavation and blasting.
- understand the practical considerations for loading and hauling operations including productivity estimation, fleet economics and equipment selection.
- understand the design, construction and operational aspects of compacting, finishing and paving operations for road infrastructure.
- address stability and deformation problems relating to different types of deep excavation construction (e.g. diaphragm walls, top-down construction, bottom-up construction) in different ground conditions.
- understand the principal design and construction problems associated with bored tunnel projects.
- estimate ground movements caused by deep excavations and tunnelling and assess their effects on buildings and services.
- select appropriate protective and ground improvement measures for different underground construction problems.
- understand the principal considerations associated with ground water control during construction.
- understand the conventional and advanced instrumentation techniques used for measuring ground movements and mechanical strain in practice including advantages and limitations.
Content
Coursework
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
Coursework 1: Underground construction Underground construction (tunnelling), based on a real tunnelling project: tasks are to establish tunnel stability duting construction, assess the risk of damage to a building of considerable historical interest and design outline protective measures for the building. Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
[30/60] |
|
Coursework 2: Earthworks Construction earthwork and equipment: estimation of excavation soil volumes from drawings, earthwork production, blast design, logistics planning for transporting soils to/from project sites, paving and economics. Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
[30/60] |
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IIB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
Last modified: 01/09/2020 10:32
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4D4: Construction Engineering, 2023-24
Module Leader
Lecturer
Timing and Structure
Lent term - 14 lectures - Assessment: 100% coursework
Prerequisites
4D16 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- familiarise students with key design and construction aspects of those areas of construction engineering which are commonly encountered in many major civil engineering projects.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand key issues in front-end planning and construction of major civil engineering infrastructure.
- understand the basics of construction site development, earth removing methods and earth excavation techniques.
- understand the basics for rock excavation and blasting.
- understand the practical considerations for loading and hauling operations including productivity estimation, fleet economics and equipment selection.
- understand the design, construction and operational aspects of compacting, finishing and paving operations for road infrastructure.
- analyse and evaluate the key principles and concepts of digital construction, including information modelling, monitoring,
- define the process of designing non-software specific modelling techniques in digital construction.
- apply critical thinking skills to assess the advantages and limitations of digital technologies in construction projects.
- evaluate and compare various digital tools and technologies used for project planning, design optimization, and data analysis.
- critically assess various types of sensors commonly used in construction as well as emerging trends and innovations in IoT and sensor technologies relevant to construction project monitoring.
- critically analyse a real-world case study involving the deployment of digital technology deployment in construction, to identify key challenges, innovative solutions, and lessons learned, and propose ways to adapt and apply these insights to address simi
Content
Coursework
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
Coursework 1: Earthworks Construction earthwork and equipment: estimation of excavation soil volumes from drawings, earthwork production, blast design, logistics planning for transporting soils to/from project sites, paving and economics.
|
Individual Report
anonymously marked |
[30/60]
|
|
Coursework 2: Digital Construction Development of a custom rule-based algorithm to automatically segment a specific element from a 3D point cloud (provided to the students) and recover key geometric features. Identification of the key steps involved in creating an IFC schema extension to accommodate custom objects and relationships, and the integration of such extensions into existing IFC-compliant software applications.
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
[30/60] |
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IIB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
Last modified: 12/01/2024 11:23
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4D4: Construction Engineering, 2019-20
Module Leader
Lecturer
Prof G Viggiani and Dr I Brilakis
Timing and Structure
Lent term - 14 lectures - Assessment: 100% coursework
Prerequisites
3D1, 3D2 and 4D16 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- familiarise students with key design and construction aspects of those areas of construction engineering which are commonly encountered in many major civil engineering projects.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand key issues in front-end planning and construction of major civil engineering infrastructure.
- understand the basics of construction site development, earth removing methods and earth excavation techniques.
- understand the basics for rock excavation and blasting.
- understand the practical considerations for loading and hauling operations including productivity estimation, fleet economics and equipment selection.
- understand the design, construction and operational aspects of compacting, finishing and paving operations for road infrastructure.
- address stability and deformation problems relating to different types of deep excavation construction (e.g. diaphragm walls, top-down construction, bottom-up construction) in different ground conditions.
- understand the principal design and construction problems associated with bored tunnel projects.
- estimate ground movements caused by deep excavations and tunnelling and assess their effects on buildings and services.
- select appropriate protective and ground improvement measures for different underground construction problems.
- understand the principal considerations associated with ground water control during construction.
- understand the conventional and advanced instrumentation techniques used for measuring ground movements and mechanical strain in practice including advantages and limitations.
Content
Coursework
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
Coursework 1: Underground construction Underground construction (tunnelling), based on a real tunnelling project: tasks are to establish tunnel stability duting construction, assess the risk of damage to a building of considerable historical interest and design outline protective measures for the building. Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
[30/60] |
|
Coursework 2: Earthworks Construction earthwork and equipment: estimation of excavation soil volumes from drawings, earthwork production, blast design, logistics planning for transporting soils to/from project sites, paving and economics. Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
[30/60] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group D Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
Last modified: 26/09/2019 17:23
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4D4: Construction Engineering, 2021-22
Module Leader
Lecturer
Prof G Viggiani and Dr I Brilakis
Timing and Structure
Lent term - 14 lectures - Assessment: 100% coursework
Prerequisites
3D1, 3D2 and 4D16 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- familiarise students with key design and construction aspects of those areas of construction engineering which are commonly encountered in many major civil engineering projects.
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand key issues in front-end planning and construction of major civil engineering infrastructure.
- understand the basics of construction site development, earth removing methods and earth excavation techniques.
- understand the basics for rock excavation and blasting.
- understand the practical considerations for loading and hauling operations including productivity estimation, fleet economics and equipment selection.
- understand the design, construction and operational aspects of compacting, finishing and paving operations for road infrastructure.
- address stability and deformation problems relating to different types of deep excavation construction (e.g. diaphragm walls, top-down construction, bottom-up construction) in different ground conditions.
- understand the principal design and construction problems associated with bored tunnel projects.
- estimate ground movements caused by deep excavations and tunnelling and assess their effects on buildings and services.
- select appropriate protective and ground improvement measures for different underground construction problems.
- understand the principal considerations associated with ground water control during construction.
Content
Coursework
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
Coursework 1: Earthworks Construction earthwork and equipment: estimation of excavation soil volumes from drawings, earthwork production, blast design, logistics planning for transporting soils to/from project sites, paving and economics. Learning objective:
|
Individual Report
anonymously marked |
[30/60]
|
|
Coursework 2: Underground Construction Underground construction (tunnelling), based on a real tunnelling project: tasks are to establish tunnel stability duting construction, assess the risk of damage to a building of considerable historical interest and design outline protective measures for the building. Learning objective:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
[30/60] |
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IIB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
Last modified: 04/01/2022 18:23
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4C8: Vehicle Dynamics, 2019-20
Module Leader
Lecturers
Lab Leader
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 13 lectures + 2 examples classes + coursework
Prerequisites
3C5 and 3C6 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- introduce the forces generated by rolling wheels;
- show how these forces affect the lateral stability and steady cornering behaviour of road and railway vehicles;
- introduce some simple mathematical models and performance criteria for vehicle vibration;
- show how vehicle suspension parameter values can be tuned to optimise vibration performance;
- review vehicle suspension technology;
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand steady state creep forces and moments in rolling contact and be able to calculate them using the 'brush' model for a variety of simple cases;
- derive the equations of motion of a simple automobile and understand the basic concepts of automobile handling and lateral stability;
- derive the equations of motion of a two-axle rigid railway bogie and to understand the implications for the steady cornering and stability of railway vehicles;
- derive the equations of motion of simple vehicle models and calculate the vibration responses;
- understand the trade-offs involved in suspension design;
- explain the influence of vehicle and road parameters on vehicle vibration behaviour.
Content
Introduction (1L) Prof. D Cebon and Dr D J Cole
Vehicle dynamics (6L) (Prof. D Cebon)
- Introduction to the creep forces and moments generated by rolling wheels, using the 'brush' model.
- Steady state and transient response of a simple automobile model to steering and side force inputs.
- Introduction to understeer, oversteer, and handling diagrams.
- Stability and cornering of a single railway wheelset and a two-axle railway bogie.
Vehicle vibration (6L) (Dr D J Cole)
- Introduction to random vibration, description of road surface roughness.
- Performance criteria.
- Quarter-car model of vehicle vibration, natural modes, conflict diagrams.
- Pitch-plane model, natural modes, wheelbase filtering, suspension tuning.
- Roll-plane model, lateral tyre behaviour, parallel road profiles.
- Vehicle suspension technology.
Further notes
ASSESSMENT
Lecture Syllabus/Written exam (1.5 hours) - Start of Easter Term/75%
Coursework/Laboratory Report - End of Lent Term/25%
Examples papers
Examples paper 1, vehicle dynamics, issued in lecture 1.
Examples paper 2, vehicle vibration, issued in lecture 8.
Coursework
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
One laboratory experiment on behaviour of vehicle tyres, to be performed in pairs, essentially unsupervised. An online booking sheet will offer a wide range of possible times at which the experiment may be performed. A normal laboratory write-up is to be prepared, which will be assessed for the coursework credit. The aim of this experiment is to investigate, qualitatively and quantitatively, the characteristics of a model tyre under a variety of operating conditions. Although the model tyre is not dimensionally similar to a real tyre and is made of solid silicone rubber, it displays many of the important characteristics of road and railway wheels. Learning objectives:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Put in the coursework post box outside room BE3-39 before the feedback lecture. [15/60] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group C Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
E4
Understanding of and ability to apply a systems approach to engineering problems.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 24/05/2019 14:17
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4C8: Vehicle Dynamics, 2017-18
Module Leader
Lecturers
Lab Leader
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 13 lectures + 2 examples classes + coursework. Assessment: 75% exam/25% coursework
Prerequisites
3C5 and 3C6 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- introduce the forces generated by rolling wheels;
- show how these forces affect the lateral stability and steady cornering behaviour of road and railway vehicles;
- introduce some simple mathematical models and performance criteria for vehicle vibration;
- show how vehicle suspension parameter values can be tuned to optimise vibration performance;
- review vehicle suspension technology;
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand steady state creep forces and moments in rolling contact and be able to calculate them using the 'brush' model for a variety of simple cases;
- derive the equations of motion of a simple automobile and understand the basic concepts of automobile handling and lateral stability;
- derive the equations of motion of a two-axle rigid railway bogie and to understand the implications for the steady cornering and stability of railway vehicles;
- derive the equations of motion of simple vehicle models and calculate the vibration responses;
- understand the trade-offs involved in suspension design;
- explain the influence of vehicle and road parameters on vehicle vibration behaviour.
Content
Introduction (1L) Prof. D Cebon and Dr D J Cole
Vehicle dynamics (6L) (Prof. D Cebon)
- Introduction to the creep forces and moments generated by rolling wheels, using the 'brush' model.
- Steady state and transient response of a simple automobile model to steering and side force inputs.
- Introduction to understeer, oversteer, and handling diagrams.
- Stability and cornering of a single railway wheelset and a two-axle railway bogie.
Vehicle vibration (6L) (Dr D J Cole)
- Introduction to random vibration, description of road surface roughness.
- Performance criteria.
- Quarter-car model of vehicle vibration, natural modes, conflict diagrams.
- Pitch-plane model, natural modes, wheelbase filtering, suspension tuning.
- Roll-plane model, lateral tyre behaviour, parallel road profiles.
- Vehicle suspension technology.
Further notes
ASSESSMENT
Lecture Syllabus/Written exam (1.5 hours) - Start of Easter Term/75%
Coursework/Laboratory Report - End of Lent Term/25%
Examples papers
Examples paper 1, vehicle dynamics, issued in lecture 1.
Examples paper 2, vehicle vibration, issued in lecture 8.
Coursework
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
One laboratory experiment on behaviour of vehicle tyres, to be performed in pairs, essentially unsupervised. An online booking sheet will offer a wide range of possible times at which the experiment may be performed. A normal laboratory write-up is to be prepared, which will be assessed for the coursework credit. The aim of this experiment is to investigate, qualitatively and quantitatively, the characteristics of a model tyre under a variety of operating conditions. Although the model tyre is not dimensionally similar to a real tyre and is made of solid silicone rubber, it displays many of the important characteristics of road and railway wheels. Learning objectives:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Put in the coursework post box outside room BE3-39 before the feedback lecture. [15/60] |
Booklists
Please see the Booklist for Group C Courses for references for this module.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
E4
Understanding of and ability to apply a systems approach to engineering problems.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 22/01/2019 10:46
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4C8: Vehicle Dynamics, 2022-23
Module Leader
Lecturers
Prof D Cebon and Dr D Cole
Lab Leader
Dr D Cole
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 13 lectures + 2 examples classes + coursework
Prerequisites
3C5 and 3C6 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- introduce the forces generated by rolling wheels;
- show how these forces affect the lateral stability and steady cornering behaviour of road and railway vehicles;
- introduce some simple mathematical models and performance criteria for vehicle vibration;
- show how vehicle suspension parameter values can be tuned to optimise vibration performance;
- review vehicle suspension technology;
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand steady state creep forces and moments in rolling contact and be able to calculate them using the 'brush' model for a variety of simple cases;
- derive the equations of motion of a simple automobile and understand the basic concepts of automobile handling and lateral stability;
- derive the equations of motion of a two-axle rigid railway bogie and to understand the implications for the steady cornering and stability of railway vehicles;
- derive the equations of motion of simple vehicle models and calculate the vibration responses;
- understand the trade-offs involved in suspension design;
- explain the influence of vehicle and road parameters on vehicle vibration behaviour.
Content
Introduction (1L) Prof. D Cebon and Dr D J Cole
Vehicle dynamics (6L) (Prof. D Cebon)
- Introduction to the creep forces and moments generated by rolling wheels, using the 'brush' model.
- Steady state and transient response of a simple automobile model to steering and side force inputs.
- Introduction to understeer, oversteer, and handling diagrams.
- Stability and cornering of a single railway wheelset and a two-axle railway bogie.
Vehicle vibration (6L) (Dr D J Cole)
- Introduction to random vibration, description of road surface roughness.
- Performance criteria.
- Quarter-car model of vehicle vibration, natural modes, conflict diagrams.
- Pitch-plane model, natural modes, wheelbase filtering, suspension tuning.
- Roll-plane model, lateral tyre behaviour, parallel road profiles.
- Vehicle suspension technology.
Further notes
ASSESSMENT
Lecture Syllabus/Written exam (1.5 hours) - Start of Easter Term/75%
Coursework/Laboratory Report - End of Lent Term/25%
Examples papers
Examples paper 1, vehicle dynamics, issued in lecture 1.
Examples paper 2, vehicle vibration, issued in lecture 8.
Coursework
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
One laboratory experiment on behaviour of vehicle tyres, to be performed in pairs, essentially unsupervised. An online booking sheet will offer a wide range of possible times at which the experiment may be performed. A normal laboratory write-up is to be prepared, which will be assessed for the coursework credit. The aim of this experiment is to investigate, qualitatively and quantitatively, the characteristics of a model tyre under a variety of operating conditions. Although the model tyre is not dimensionally similar to a real tyre and is made of solid silicone rubber, it displays many of the important characteristics of road and railway wheels. Learning objectives:
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Individual Report anonymously marked |
Submit online via Moodle before the feedback lecture. [15/60] |
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IIB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
E4
Understanding of and ability to apply a systems approach to engineering problems.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 09/03/2023 12:11
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4C8: Vehicle Dynamics, 2020-21
Module Leader
Lecturers
Lab Leader
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 13 lectures + 2 examples classes + coursework
Prerequisites
3C5 and 3C6 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- introduce the forces generated by rolling wheels;
- show how these forces affect the lateral stability and steady cornering behaviour of road and railway vehicles;
- introduce some simple mathematical models and performance criteria for vehicle vibration;
- show how vehicle suspension parameter values can be tuned to optimise vibration performance;
- review vehicle suspension technology;
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand steady state creep forces and moments in rolling contact and be able to calculate them using the 'brush' model for a variety of simple cases;
- derive the equations of motion of a simple automobile and understand the basic concepts of automobile handling and lateral stability;
- derive the equations of motion of a two-axle rigid railway bogie and to understand the implications for the steady cornering and stability of railway vehicles;
- derive the equations of motion of simple vehicle models and calculate the vibration responses;
- understand the trade-offs involved in suspension design;
- explain the influence of vehicle and road parameters on vehicle vibration behaviour.
Content
Introduction (1L) Prof. D Cebon and Dr D J Cole
Vehicle dynamics (6L) (Prof. D Cebon)
- Introduction to the creep forces and moments generated by rolling wheels, using the 'brush' model.
- Steady state and transient response of a simple automobile model to steering and side force inputs.
- Introduction to understeer, oversteer, and handling diagrams.
- Stability and cornering of a single railway wheelset and a two-axle railway bogie.
Vehicle vibration (6L) (Dr D J Cole)
- Introduction to random vibration, description of road surface roughness.
- Performance criteria.
- Quarter-car model of vehicle vibration, natural modes, conflict diagrams.
- Pitch-plane model, natural modes, wheelbase filtering, suspension tuning.
- Roll-plane model, lateral tyre behaviour, parallel road profiles.
- Vehicle suspension technology.
Further notes
ASSESSMENT
Lecture Syllabus/Written exam (1.5 hours) - Start of Easter Term/75%
Coursework/Laboratory Report - End of Lent Term/25%
Examples papers
Examples paper 1, vehicle dynamics, issued in lecture 1.
Examples paper 2, vehicle vibration, issued in lecture 8.
Coursework
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
One laboratory experiment on behaviour of vehicle tyres, to be performed in pairs, essentially unsupervised. An online booking sheet will offer a wide range of possible times at which the experiment may be performed. A normal laboratory write-up is to be prepared, which will be assessed for the coursework credit. The aim of this experiment is to investigate, qualitatively and quantitatively, the characteristics of a model tyre under a variety of operating conditions. Although the model tyre is not dimensionally similar to a real tyre and is made of solid silicone rubber, it displays many of the important characteristics of road and railway wheels. Learning objectives:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Put in the coursework post box outside room BE3-39 before the feedback lecture. [15/60] |
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IIB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
E4
Understanding of and ability to apply a systems approach to engineering problems.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 01/09/2020 10:31
Engineering Tripos Part IIB, 4C8: Vehicle Dynamics, 2021-22
Module Leader
Lecturers
Prof D Cebon and Dr D Cole
Lab Leader
Dr D Cole
Timing and Structure
Lent term. 13 lectures + 2 examples classes + coursework
Prerequisites
3C5 and 3C6 useful
Aims
The aims of the course are to:
- introduce the forces generated by rolling wheels;
- show how these forces affect the lateral stability and steady cornering behaviour of road and railway vehicles;
- introduce some simple mathematical models and performance criteria for vehicle vibration;
- show how vehicle suspension parameter values can be tuned to optimise vibration performance;
- review vehicle suspension technology;
Objectives
As specific objectives, by the end of the course students should be able to:
- understand steady state creep forces and moments in rolling contact and be able to calculate them using the 'brush' model for a variety of simple cases;
- derive the equations of motion of a simple automobile and understand the basic concepts of automobile handling and lateral stability;
- derive the equations of motion of a two-axle rigid railway bogie and to understand the implications for the steady cornering and stability of railway vehicles;
- derive the equations of motion of simple vehicle models and calculate the vibration responses;
- understand the trade-offs involved in suspension design;
- explain the influence of vehicle and road parameters on vehicle vibration behaviour.
Content
Introduction (1L) Prof. D Cebon and Dr D J Cole
Vehicle dynamics (6L) (Prof. D Cebon)
- Introduction to the creep forces and moments generated by rolling wheels, using the 'brush' model.
- Steady state and transient response of a simple automobile model to steering and side force inputs.
- Introduction to understeer, oversteer, and handling diagrams.
- Stability and cornering of a single railway wheelset and a two-axle railway bogie.
Vehicle vibration (6L) (Dr D J Cole)
- Introduction to random vibration, description of road surface roughness.
- Performance criteria.
- Quarter-car model of vehicle vibration, natural modes, conflict diagrams.
- Pitch-plane model, natural modes, wheelbase filtering, suspension tuning.
- Roll-plane model, lateral tyre behaviour, parallel road profiles.
- Vehicle suspension technology.
Further notes
ASSESSMENT
Lecture Syllabus/Written exam (1.5 hours) - Start of Easter Term/75%
Coursework/Laboratory Report - End of Lent Term/25%
Examples papers
Examples paper 1, vehicle dynamics, issued in lecture 1.
Examples paper 2, vehicle vibration, issued in lecture 8.
Coursework
| Coursework | Format |
Due date & marks |
|---|---|---|
|
One laboratory experiment on behaviour of vehicle tyres, to be performed in pairs, essentially unsupervised. An online booking sheet will offer a wide range of possible times at which the experiment may be performed. A normal laboratory write-up is to be prepared, which will be assessed for the coursework credit. The aim of this experiment is to investigate, qualitatively and quantitatively, the characteristics of a model tyre under a variety of operating conditions. Although the model tyre is not dimensionally similar to a real tyre and is made of solid silicone rubber, it displays many of the important characteristics of road and railway wheels. Learning objectives:
|
Individual Report anonymously marked |
Put in the coursework post box outside room BE3-39 before the feedback lecture. [15/60] |
Booklists
Please refer to the Booklist for Part IIB Courses for references to this module, this can be found on the associated Moodle course.
Examination Guidelines
Please refer to Form & conduct of the examinations.
UK-SPEC
This syllabus contributes to the following areas of the UK-SPEC standard:
Toggle display of UK-SPEC areas.
GT1
Develop transferable skills that will be of value in a wide range of situations. These are exemplified by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Higher Level Key Skills and include problem solving, communication, and working with others, as well as the effective use of general IT facilities and information retrieval skills. They also include planning self-learning and improving performance, as the foundation for lifelong learning/CPD.
IA1
Apply appropriate quantitative science and engineering tools to the analysis of problems.
IA2
Demonstrate creative and innovative ability in the synthesis of solutions and in formulating designs.
KU1
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, theories and principles of their engineering discipline, and its underpinning science and mathematics.
KU2
Have an appreciation of the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles.
E1
Ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate new and emerging technologies.
E2
Ability to extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools when appropriate.
E3
Ability to apply mathematical and computer based models for solving problems in engineering, and the ability to assess the limitations of particular cases.
E4
Understanding of and ability to apply a systems approach to engineering problems.
P1
A thorough understanding of current practice and its limitations and some appreciation of likely new developments.
P3
Understanding of contexts in which engineering knowledge can be applied (e.g. operations and management, technology, development, etc).
US1
A comprehensive understanding of the scientific principles of own specialisation and related disciplines.
US3
An understanding of concepts from a range of areas including some outside engineering, and the ability to apply them effectively in engineering projects.
US4
An awareness of developing technologies related to own specialisation.
Last modified: 20/05/2021 07:43
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