DSL 1010 - Heavy Duty Suspension & Steering fall

Institution:

Vermont Technical College (7.1.2023 merged into Vermont State University)

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Description:

This course is designed to give the student a thorough understanding of the theory, design, and construction of heavy duty suspension and steering systems as used on highway trucks. The student will also become familiar with wheel alignments. Emphasis is placed on the geometry of links and levers, the physics of hydraulics and pneumatics, vehicle suspension and steering requirements, vehicle handling and dynamics, the diagnosis of suspension and steering problems and performing wheel alignments. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: None.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vtc.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 728-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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