Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
AS20267 Motorsport and performance tyre technology |
| Credits: 5 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 2 at Wiltshire College |
| Assessment: CW 50%, OT 50% |
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Aims: The aims of this unit are to:
* explain the performance advantage of appropriate tyre construction and selection; * illustrate the importance of data acquisition, and recording, to optimise tyre performance. Learning Outcomes: On completion of the unit the student should be able to: * select a tyre from available options to optimise vehicle performance; * understand the vehicle set up requirements for a variety of tyre designs and compounds; * record tyre performance data; * use data from driver and on board data acquisition equipment to optimise tyre performance; * interpret national and international regulations with regard to tyre eligibility. Skills: During the unit students should gain the following skills: Intellectual: * interpreting data (T,A) * rationalising tyre strategy (T,F) Professional: * making choices within given constraints (F,A) * being aware of budget limitations which may impact on tyre use (T,F) Practical: * optimising tyre performance (T,A) * making tyre choices from available data (F,A) Key: * understanding the role of a tyre in vehicle safety and performance (T,A) Content: This unit concentrates on: * competition tyre construction; * performance road vehicle tyre construction; * compounds; * tread design; * tyre construction; * tyre logistics; * temperatures and pressures; * aspect ratios; * tyre eligibility. |