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Course title -
Course code KDPD/XDIVC
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Voltr Petr, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Krmela Jan, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
The content of the course is adapted to the specialization of each student (road or rail vehicles) as well as the topic of his/her dissertation thesis. Main topics - rail vehicles: - Tasks of mechanics of rail vehicle movement on the track, modeling of vehicle-track interaction. - Ways of modelling of a rail vehicle running on the track. - Types of rail vehicle and track models. Track definition - straight and curved track. - Modelling of wheelset-track contact geometry and wheel-rail interaction (wheel adhesion). - Ways of solving the mathematical model of rail vehicle running. Output quantities and their statistical evaluation. - Vehicle performance in straight track sections and track curves. - Modelling and verification of computer simulation of rail vehicle running on track. - Methods of experimental analysis of dynamic vehicle-track interaction and processing of measurement results. - Questions of solving specific cases, force influence of vehicles on the track, unstable running of vehicles, causes and consequences. Main topics - road vehicles: - Tyre-road interaction. - Driving characteristics of road vehicles. - Evaluation of static and dynamic tyre tests. - Deformation characteristics of the tyre. - Determination of the radial stiffness of the tyre casing. - Evaluation of the tyre-road interface and its contact loading.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Skills training
  • Participation in classes - 24 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 48 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an exam - 22 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 26 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 24 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 48 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an exam - 22 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 26 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to deepen the knowledge in the field of vehicle-track interaction in road or rail vehicles, according to the student's specialization.
The students gain deep theoretical knowledge of vehicle-track interaction. They are acquainted with the state of the art in the field of their research interests and they are capable of solving complicated tasks of vehicle-track interaction.
Prerequisites
It is assumed that the students are familiar with fundamental parts of vehicle theory, and that they can apply knowledge from general courses (mathematics, mechanics) to solution of specific tasks.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination, Home assignment evaluation

Students are required to attend the classes/consultations following the teacher's instructions. The course is concluded by an exam; the form and subject of the exam is set down by the teacher in accordance with the Study and Examination Regulations of the University of Pardubice.
Recommended literature
  • Rail vehicle dynamics. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing, 2017. ISBN 978-3-319-83278-4.
  • FREIBAUER, L., RUS, L., ZAHRÁDKA, L. Dynamika kolejových vozidel. 1. vydání. Praha: ČVUT, 1991. ISBN 80-7030-104-X.
  • GENT, A. N., WALTER, J. D (eds.). The Pneumatic Tire. NHTSA: US DOT HS 810 561, 2006.
  • GERLICI, J., LACK, T. Kontakt železničného dvojkolesia a koľaje. 1. vydanie. Žilina: Žilinská univerzita v Žiline, 2004. ISBN 80-8070-317-5.
  • Kalker, J. J.. Three-dimensional elastic bodies in rolling contact. Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1990. ISBN 0-7923-0712-7.
  • Kolektiv autorů. Gumárska technológia II. Púchov: GC TECH, 2003. ISBN 80-88914-85-X.
  • Moravčík, Milan. Mechanika železničných tratí.. Žilina: EDIS - vydavatel'stvo ŽU, 2002. ISBN 80-7100-983-0.


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