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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Evaluate and diagnose steering and suspension systems for medium/heavy duty equipment.
2. Measure and adjust wheel alignment angles.
3. Evaluate and diagnose hydraulic brake systems.
4. Evaluate and diagnose air brake systems.
5. Discuss and apply personal, shop, and environmental safety procedures.
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I. Steering Systems
A. Steering system components
B. Steering geometry and function
C. Mechanical and hydraulic steering systems
D. Testing steering systems
II. Suspension Systems
A. On highway transportation equipment
B. Public transportation equipment
C. Mobile heavy equipment
D. System repair and maintenance
E. Component repair and maintenance
III. Wheels, Tires, Tracks, and Alignment Factors
A. Wheel hubs and bearings
B. Tire applications and types
C. Steel and fiber tracks and components
D. Truck and bus alignment basics
E. Equipment undercarriage alignment and wear factors
IV. Air Brake Systems
A. Air brake system operation dynamics
B. Air brake components, repair, and maintenance
C. Foundation brake components and adjustment
D. Anti-lock brake systems
V. Hydraulic Brake Systems
A. Brake system operation
B. Brake system components, repair, and maintenance
C. Foundation brake components, repair, and maintenance
D. Anti-lock brake systems
VI. Safety
A. Personal
B. Shop
C. Environmental
All topics are covered in both the lecture and lab parts of the course.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 0 - 20% |
Daily work logs | |
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 15 - 30% |
ASE recommended task sheets | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 15 - 30% |
Brakes and suspension related lab projects | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 40 - 50% |
Chapter tests; final exams | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 0 - 0% |
None | |
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Fundamentals of Mobile Heavy Equipment. 2nd ed. Wright, Gus and Duffy, Owen and Heard, Scott. Jones and Bartlett. 2023.
Fundamentals of Medium/Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicle Systems. 2nd ed. Duffy, Owen and Wright, Gus. Jones and Bartlett. 2020.
Instructor prepared materials