Subject 'Technical Expertise of Cars'

Year:   2016/2017    2017/2018    2018/2019    2019/2020    2020/2021    

Objectives of the technical expertise.
Assessment of the condition of the vehicle.
Assessment of the causes of vehicle components.
Assessment and reconstruction of traffic accidents.
Damaged vehicle inspection methodology.

Ability to describe the damage characteristics of the of the vehicle component.
Knowledge of the methodology for assessing the causes of damage, failure, wearing etc.
Knowledge of methodology for assessing traffic accidents.

Provide practical experience in the field of traffic accident evaluating the circumstances.

Student:
- has an overview of the nature and objectives of the technical expertise
- is able to describe the characteristics of the damaged vehicle or its damaged components.
- is able to analyse and take pictures of an accident damaged vehicle and crash site.
- is able to use main features of the car crash modelling software PC-Crash.

Lectures and practical classes

Seiffert, U., Wech, L. Automotive Safety Handbook.2003. SAE International Warrendale, Pa 283 p.
Bosch Automotive Handbook. 2007. 7th ed., SAE.
Bosch Kraftfahrtechnisches Taschenbuch. Interaktiv Einzel-platzversion. 2003. Vieweg und Sohn.
Bosch Sicherheits- und Komfortsysteme. Funktion Regulung und Komponenten.. 2004.

A prerequisite for completing a subject is practical work. The course ends with a graded test.

2014: AT  

2013: AT  FOR*  

2012: AT  

2011: AT  

2010: AT  

2009: AT  

2008: AT*  

2007: AT*  

2006: AT*  

2005: AT*  

2004: AT*  

* Optional subject