Diploma of Military Technology (Vehicles & Mobility)(Root)
Learn exciting new knowledge and skills about the engineering science and technology used in the design of military combat, logistic and amphibious vehicles.
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150-180 hours
Overview
Over a 16 week study period, the Diploma of Military Technology (Vehicles & Mobility) provides students with a fascinating study into the engineering science and technology used in the design of modern military land vehicles.
You will learn the fundamentals of modern military combat and logistic vehicle design and the operational trade-offs associated with different technology choices.
The course is specifically structured to prepare you for future roles working on military vehicle projects in the fields of engineering, project management and logistic support.
As part of the course you receive an e-copy of the course folder, course presentation slides, a transcript for each learning module, access to an amazing range of specialist videos, a formula booklet and copies of a selected range of course references.
Enrollment
This new qualification provides you with a unique learning opportunity and pathway to new knowledge and skills. To enroll in the Diploma, please click here and select 'e-Learning' in the course group.
Further Details
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Expert in Military Vehicle Technology
Mark Eggler
Expert Instructor
12 Learning Modules
Welcome from Mark Eggler
FREE PREVIEWWelcome
FREE PREVIEWHow to Enrol & Diploma Pricing
FREE PREVIEWCopyright & Limitation of Liability
FREE PREVIEWYour Instructor - Mark Eggler
FREE PREVIEWDiploma Outline
FREE PREVIEWDiploma Timetable
FREE PREVIEWTextbooks
FREE PREVIEWAcademic Code of Conduct
Introduction
FREE PREVIEWTutorial 1 - Tracked Vehicle Steering
Tutorial 2 - Automotive Performance
Tutorial 3 - Vehicle Handling
Tutorial 4 - Ride and Vibration
Tutorial 5 - Vehicle Mobility & Terramechanics
Technical Report
Exam 1 - Mid course
Exam 2 - End course
Course Folder
Student Study Guide
Formula Booklet
List of Acronyms
List of Symbols
Effective Writing Booklet
Module 1 - Reading List & Audio Files
FREE PREVIEWModule 1 - Transcript
FREE PREVIEWVideo 1.0 (E) - Getting Started
FREE PREVIEW1.1 Early Military Vehicle Development
FREE PREVIEW1.2 First Tracked Vehicles
FREE PREVIEWVideo 1.1 (E) - Early History
FREE PREVIEW1.3 Post WWI Fighting Vehicles
FREE PREVIEW1.4 WWII Fighting Vehicles
FREE PREVIEW1.5 Modern Era Fighting Vehicles
FREE PREVIEWVideo 1.1 (E) - Tanks (The History)
FREE PREVIEWVideo 1.2 (D) - The Largest Tanks Ever Designed
FREE PREVIEWQuiz 1 - Lesson 1
FREE PREVIEW2.0 Audio Lesson 2
2.0 Introduction and Scope
Video 2.1 (E) - Intro to Military Land Vehicles
FREE PREVIEW2.1 Definitions and Constraints
2.2 Design Requirements
2.3 Terminology
2.4 Vehicle Geometry
Video 2.2. (E) - Vehicle Geometry/ Interferences
2.5 Axles Configurations
Quiz 2 - Lesson 2
3.0 Audio Lesson 3
3.1 Obstacles
3.2 Coordinate Reference System and Weight Balance
Video 2.3 (E) - Weight Balance Demo
3.3. Course Study Areas I
3.4 Course Study Areas II
3.5 Vehicles Types – Armoured Vehicles
3.6 Vehicles Types – Logistic Vehicles
Quiz 3 - Lesson 3
Module 2 Reading List & Audio Files
Module 2 - Transcript
4.0 Introduction and Scope
Video 3.1 (E) - Development of Puma IFV
4.1 Design Balance
4.2 Critical Dimensions – Vehicle Width and Height
4.3 Critical Dimensions – Turret Ring Diameter
4.4 Critical Dimensions – L over C and Pitch Ratios
Quiz 4 - Lesson 4
5.0 Audio Lesson 5
5.1 Design Problems and Trade-Offs
5.2 Powerpack and Sprocket Positioning
5.3 Turret and Gun Configurations
5.4 Survivability
Audio 1.1 (E) - Fighting vehicle developments (Interview with Christopher Foss)
Quiz 5 - Lesson 5
6.0 Audio Lesson 6
6.1 Vehicle Fitted NBC Systems
6.2 NBC Filters
6.3 Toxic Free Area Environment Regulation
Video 3.2 (E) - FNSS PARS 6x6 CBRN Vehicle
6.4 Vehicle Availability
Video 3.3 (E) - Megafactories - M1 Abrams Tank (Part 1)
Video 3.4 (E) - Megafactories - M1 Abrams Tank (Part 2)
6.5 End Fighting Vehicle Design
Quiz 6 - Lesson 6
Module 3 Reading List & Audio Files
Module 3 - Transcript
7.0 Introduction and Scope
Video 4.1. (E) - Logistics Vehicle Design Intro Video
7.1 Historical Overview
7.2 Common Design Considerations
7.3 Chassis & Sub-frames
7.4 Load Sharing Suspensions
7.5 Towing Issues and Couplings
Video 4.2. (E) - Truck and Trailer vs 60 Degree Slope
Video 4.3. (E) - Truck and Trailer vs Water Obstacle
7.6 Tray-type Logistics Vehicles
Video 4.4. (E) - Tatra Tray Vehicle Mobility Demonstration
Quiz 7 - Lesson 7
8.0 Audio Lesson 8
Video 4.5. (E) - Oshkosh HET Mobility Demonstration
8.1 Tractors
Video 4.6. (E) - MAN TGA ILHS 8x4 Loading ISO Container
8.2 Integrated Load Handling Systems
8.3 Flatracks and DASLI
Video 4.7. (E) - RMMV HTRV Demonstration
8.4 Recovery Vehicles and Summary
Video 4.8. (E) - EKA Recovery Vehicles
Quiz 8 - Lesson 8
Module 4 Reading List & Audio Files
Module 4 - Transcript
9.0 Introduction and Scope
9.1 Internal Combustion Engine Overview and Requirements
9.2 Engine Anatomy and Configurations
Video 5.1 (E) - Engine Configurations
9.3 Fuel Consumption and Performance Indicators
Video 5.2 (E) - SI 4 Stroke Engine Basic Principles
9.4 Spark Ignition Engines
Video 5.3 (E) - CI 4 Stroke Engine Basic Principles
9.5 Compression Ignition Engines
Quiz 9 - Lesson 9
10.0 Audio Lesson 10
10.1 Euro 4 and 5 Engines and Pollution Reduction
10.2 MTU Examples
10.3 Boosting Performance – Superchargers
Video 5.4 (E) - How a Turbocharger Works
10.4 Boosting Performance – Turbochargers
10.5 Gas Turbines
Video 5.5 (E) - AGT 1500 Gas Turbine
10.6 Future Developments and Conclusion
Quiz 10 - Lesson 10
Module 5 Reading List & Audio Files
Module 5 - Transcript
11.0 Introduction and Scope
11.1 Requirements, Components and Configurations
11.2 Gear Matching and Final Drive Ratio
11.3 Power Take-up Components – Dry Plate Friction Clutches
Video 6.1. (E) - How a Clutch Works
11.4 Power Take-up Components – Torque Converter
Video 6.2. (E) - Torque Converter
Video 6.3. (E) - Torque Converter Operation
Quiz 11 - Lesson 11
12.0 Audio Lesson 12
12.1 Transmissions – Manual (Layshaft)
Video 6.4. (E) - Gear Ratio
Video 6.5. (E) - Gearbox Operation
12.2 Transmissions – Dual Clutch
Video 6.6. (E) - Dual Clutch Transmission
12.3 Transmissions – Automatic (Epicyclic)
Video 6.7. (E) - Planetary Gearing
Video 6.8. (E) - Automatic Transmissions
12.4 Transmissions – Semi-automatic
Video 6.8.1. (E) - Semi-automatic Transmissions
12.5 Transmissions – Continuously Variable
Video 6.9. (E) - How a CVT Works and its Operation
12.6 Transmissions – Zeroshift and Future Development
Video 6.10. (E) - Zeroshift
12.7 Hybrid Electric Drives
12.8 Final Drive and Differential
Video 6.11. (E) - RWD Final Drive
Video 6.12. (E) - How a Differential Works and Types of Differentials
Video 6.13. (E) - ZF Hybrid Vector Differential
12.9 Propeller Shafts and Connecting Joints
Video 6.14. (E) - Hookes-Cardon Joint
12.10 End Transmissions and Drivelines
Quiz 12 - Lesson 12
Module 6 Reading List & Audio Files
Module 6 - Transcript
13.0 Introduction and Scope
13.1 Fundamental Requirements and Performance Metrics
13.2 Road Wheels
13.3 Track Functional Requirements and Track Types
13.4 Single Pin Tracks
13.5 Double Pin Tracks
13.6 Track Design Issues
13.7 General Issues with Track Selection
13.8 Rubber Band Tracks
Video 7.1. (E) - Rubber Band Tracks and Running Gear
Quiz 13 - Lesson 13
14.0 Audio Lesson 14
14.1 Introduction to Tracked Vehicle Steering
14.2 Skid Steering – How It Works
14.3. Mechanics of Skid Steering and Important Relationships
14.4. Skid Steering Equilibrium Analysis
14.5. Longitudinal Track Forces and Implications
Quiz 14 - Lesson 14
15.0 Audio Lesson 15
15.1. Calculating Operating Condition (Parameter Xe’) and Sprocket Torque
15.2. Kinematics of Skid Steering – Sprocket Speed Ratio and Turn Radius
15.3. Kinematics of Skid Steering – Slip Factor and Power.pdf
15.4. Comparing Theory with Practice
15.5. Skid Steering Transmissions – Clutch and Brake, Geared Systems
15.6. Skid Steering Transmissions – Braked, Controlled and Double Differentials and Hydrostatic Steering
Video 7.2-1. (E) - Double Differential Steering
Video 7.3. (E) - Triple Differential Steering
15.7. End Tracked Vehicle Steering
Quiz 15 - Lesson 15
Module 7 - Reading List & Audio Files
Module 7 - Transcript
16.0 Introduction and Scope
Video 8.1 (E) - Automotive Performance Introduction
16.1 Automotive Performance
16.2 Rolling Resistance
16.3 Aerodynamic Resistance
16.4 Gradient Resistance and Road Load
Quiz 16 - Lesson 16
17.0. Audio Lesson 17
17.1 Normal Force, Adhesion Force and Tractive Effort
17.2 Constant Power Concept
17.3 Gearing Requirements
17.4 Tractive Effort, Overall Gear Ratio & Road Power
17.5 Example and Tractive Effort Model
17.6 End Automotive Performance
Quiz 17 - Lesson 17
Module 8 Reading List & Audio Files
Module 8 - Transcript
18.0 Introduction and Scope
Video 9.1. (E) - Russian River Crossing Exercise
18.1 Shallow Fording
Video 9.2. (E) - Shallow Fording Jeep
18.2 Deep Fording
Video 9.3. (E) - Deep Fording Video
Video 9.4. (E) - Tank Deep Fording and Snorkeling
18.3 Snorkel Fording (General).pdf
Video 9.5. (E) - Underwater Fording View
18.4 Snorkel Fording – Design Issues I
18.5 Snorkel Fording – Design Issues II
18.6 Swimming and Propulsion
Video 9.6. (E) - EFV Swimming
Video 9.6-1 (E) - AAAV Rollover in Rough Surf
Quiz 18 - Lesson 18
19.0 Audio
19.1 Floatation and Buoyancy
19.2 Stability (General)
19.3 Transverse Stability
Video 9.7. (E) - Metacenter Definition
19.4 Free Surface Effects
Video 9.8. (E) - Free Surface Effects
19.5 Longitudinal Stability
19.6 Recent Amphibious Vehicles
Video 9.9. (E) - Marines Practice Beach Landing
Video 9.10. (E) - The EFV (Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle)
19.7 End Amphibious Vehicle Design
Quiz 19 - Lesson 19
Video 9.11. (D) - Documentary on the Military Amphibious DUKW Duck
Module 9 Reading List & Audio Files
Module 9 - Transcript
20.0 Tyres – Introduction and Scope
20.1 Rims and Tyre Construction
Video 10.1. (E) - Types of Wheels and Design Requirements of Tyres
Video 10.2. (E) - Rim Sizes and Designations
Video 10.3. (E) - Tyre Construction
20.2 Tyre Types
Video 10.4. (E) - Cross Ply Tyres
Video 10.5. (E) - Radial Ply Tyres
Video 10.6. (E) - Radial Ply Tyres – Design Characteristics
20.3 Tread Patterns.pdf
20.4 Runflat Tyres and Split Rims
Video 10.7. (E) - Hutchinson Runflat Tyres
20.5 New Tyre Developments
20.6 CTIS – Tyre Pressure and Components
20.7 CTIS – Benefits
Quiz 20 - Lesson 20
21.0 Audio
21.1 Tyre Characteristics – Introduction and Scope
21.2 Tyre Handling Behaviour and Slip Angle
Video 10.8. (E) - Slip Angle
21.3 Corner Force and Cornering Stiffness
21.4 Camber Force and Camber Stiffness
Video 10.9. (E) - Camber
21.5 Self-aligning Torque and Rolling Resistance
21.6 Longitudinal Force and Slip
21.7 Behaviour of Runflat Tyres.pdf
Video 10.10. (E) - Runflat Tyres Test
21.8 End Tyre Technology.pdf
Quiz 21 - Lesson 21
Module 10 Reading List & Audio Files
Module 10 - Transcript
22.0 Wheeled Vehicle Steering – Introduction and Scope
22.1 Articulated Steering
22.2 Skid and Wagon Steering
22.3 Ackermann Steering
22.4 Steering Geometry and Caster
22.5 Camber and King-pin Axis Inclination
22.6 Vehicle Handling – Introduction and Scope
Video 11.1. (E) - Vehicle Handling Introduction
22.7 Low Speed Turning – Ackermann Angle
22.8 Bicycle Handling and Neutral Steer Point
Quiz 22 - Lesson 22
23.0 Audio
23.1 Correction Steer Angle and Static Margin
23.2 Case Studies
23.3 Handling in a Corner
23.4 Kinematics of Cornering Vehicles I
Video 11.2. (E) - Kinematics of Cornering Vehicles
23.5 Kinematics of Cornering Vehicles II
23.6 Directional Stability and Critical Speed
Video 11.3. (E) - Vehicle Dynamics
23.7 Factors Affecting Vehicle Handling
Quiz 23 - Lesson 23
Module 11 Reading List & Audio Files
Module 11 - Transcript
24.0 Suspensions - Introduction and Scope
24.1 Suspension Requirements
Video 12.1. (E) - Springs and Shock Absorbers
24.2 Springs and Shock Absorbers
Video 12.2. (E) - Suspension Systems Introduction
24.3 Tracked Vehicle Suspensions
24.4 Wheeled Vehicle Suspensions I
Video 12.3. (E) - Independent Suspensions
24.5 Wheeled Vehicle Suspensions II
24.6 Future Developments
Quiz 24 - Lesson 24
25.0 Audio
25.1 Ride & Vibration - Introduction and Scope
25.2 Ride Concepts and Vibration
Video 12.4. (E) - Ride Basics
25.3 Road Roughness and Power Spectral Density.pdf
25.4 Types of Vehicle Vibration
25.5 Vehicle Dynamic Response
25.6 Free Vibrations and Natural Frequency
25.7 Damped Vibration and Shock Absorbers
Video 12.5. (E) - Damped Vibration
Quiz 25 - Lesson 25
26.0 Audio
26.1. Tracked Vehicle Ride
26.2 Resonance and Sprung Mass Acceleration
Video 12.6. (E) - Resonance Effects
26.3 Quarter Car Model, Ride Rate and Motion Equations
Video 12.7. (E) - Dynamic Response
26.4 Vibration Analysis and Vibration Isolation
26.5 Pitch, Bounce and Wheelbase Filtering
26.6 Centres of Oscillation
26.7 Human Response to Vibration
26.8. ISO Standards - Human Exposure to Whole-body Vibration
Quiz 26 - Lesson 26
Module 12 Reading List & Audio Files
Module 12 - Transcript
Audio Lesson 27
27.0 Vehicle Mobility-Introduction and Scope
27.1 Mobility Categories and Soil Properties
27.2 Traction and Drawbar Pull
27.3 Ground Pressure Relationships
27.4 Vehicle Cone Index and Vehicle Limiting Cone Index
27.5 NATO Reference Mobility Model
27.6 Work by Wong
Video 13.1. (E) - Reconfigurable Wheel-Track (Darpa)
27.7 Tyres vs Tracks and Tracked Vehicle Design Principles.pdf
Quiz 27 - Lesson 27
28.0 Audio
28.1 Terramechanics-Introduction and Scope
28.2 Soil Properties
Video 13.2. (E) - The Particulate Nature of Soil
28.3 Soil Strength
Video 13.3. (E) - Shear Strength of Soil
Video 13.4. (E) - Effect of Particle Size and Strength on Soil Strength
28.4 Calculating Traction Forces and Slip
28.5 Micklethwait’s Equation
28.6 Factors Effecting Drawbar Pull
Quiz 28 - Lesson 28
29.0 Audio
29.1 Calculating Soil Resistance Force
29.2 Parametric Methods
Video 13.5. (E) - Simulation of Terramechanics
29.3 Empirical Methods – Nominal Ground Pressure
29.4. Empirical Methods – Mean Maximum Pressure
29.5 Mean Maximum Pressure in Practice
Quiz 29 - Lesson 29
30.0 Audio
30.1 Cone Index and Remoulding Index
30.2 Vehicle Cone Index
30.3 Estimating Vehicle Cone Index
30.4. Vehicle Limiting Cone Index
30.5. Mobility Numerics
30.6 Mobility Numerics – Performance Equation
Quiz 30 - Lesson 30
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