Study Guide

Objective

After passing the course, the student should know the selected parts of the truck technology, the rules that apply to the construction of constructions and construction and the legislation on heavy vehicles

Content

-Heavy vehicle braking systems and legislation on the
-Weight calculations in construction
-Dimensions and weights and coupling rules for heavy vehicles

Location and time

Wolffskavägen 33/ Bomullsgränd 3, Vaasa autumn semester 2023. Lecturer Mikael Tätting

Materials

Presented by the lecturer at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Normal classroom teaching and practice work and, if necessary, online teaching.

Exam schedules

Announced by the teacher at the beginning of the course

Completion alternatives

Possibly excurions to companies in the area

Student workload

Usual participation in lessons, performance of a number of exercises and exams

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

-Know the basics of compressed-air braking systems in heavy-duty vehicles of different year models.
-Approved exams and any submission work
Know legislation on measures and weights in heavy traffic

Assessment criteria, good (3)

-Can calculate the braking effect on a combination of vehicles based on given input values from a practical brake test. Can also perform a theoretical brake calculation as the basis for a design using computer software used in the industry
-Can perform design calculations manually and with computer programs
-Can apply current legislation when calculating vehicles and overload

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

-Can assess the brakes based on a practical brake calculation and investigate the reasons why the result does not meet regulatory requirements.
-Can independently perform calculations with computer programs and evaluate the suitability of the vehicle for use
-Can independently assess the most appropriate vehicle options for different shipments taking into account the dimensions O weight rules

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

-Approved exams and work assignments
-Participation in the course lectures

Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance at least 30% for approval of the course
Otherwise, the course grade is based on exams

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Not actively participated in the course. One or more of the exams failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Active participation in the course, completed any practice work and 30% correct in the exams gives the white word 1, then continuous scale up to the white word 5

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

See previous

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

See previous

Qualifications

Automotive Technology 1 (Recommended)