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Special Transportation Means

Subject
Subject code TAT322
Subject name Special Transportation Means
Credit points 2 ECTS
Grading method Grade prelim
Curriculum subject
Curriculum 2011 AT
Study year 4
Semester Fall semester
Subject type Mandatory
General description
Vehicles classification. Construction of trucks and busses. Compressed air system. Air suspension. Air driven brake system. Cabin construction.Heating and cooling systems when drive and during parking. the 5th wheel. Braking of trailer.
General aim
Subject of AT module to describe differences with passenger vehicles. Introduction of air systems. Vehicle cooperation with trailer. introduction of special equipment and accessories.
Aim
After a pass the student has got a overview of a world of trucks construction. About the attitudes working in truck service and repair process.
Form description
Within 16 contact hours are 4 hours of lectures and a visit of truck repair workshop 4 hours. (DAF, Scania, Kesko-Agro). Rest of contact hours is presentation of home work with discussion. All topics are given by lecturer.
Literature
Relevant literature from manufacturers home pages. Materials distributed by lecturer.
Evaluation methods
Final work with questions covering all passed topics.
Current rounds
None
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