Unibody chassis system showing structural design without external panels or components.

Chassis System Basics

The THORS Chassis System Basics course is designed to provide learners with basic knowledge of the different chassis system architectures and offer valuable insight into the materials, mounting methods, and types. This course also introduces the learners to the design variables as well as the interactions with other systems in a vehicle. Ready to take the next step? Explore the course details and see everything we’ve packed into this program!

Learning Hours: 2

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Course Description

The THORS Chassis System Basics course explains the various architectures of a chassis system in a vehicle. This course provides a highly interactive learning experience on the different materials, mounting methods, and types of chassis systems used in vehicles. The principles behind how the chassis system operates and interacts with other systems are also covered.

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Who will benefit from this chassis system course?

Quality, manufacturing, engineering, designing, testing, purchasing, and sales functions at organizations that require an understanding of the basic terminology of suspension system components, operating principles of suspension systems, and the types of suspension used in the automotive industry.

Course Classification

This manufacturing course by THORS eLearning Solutions covers identification of key terms and understanding of key concepts.

*THORS uses the Bloom’s Taxonomy Methodology for our course development.

Certificate Awarded for Chassis System Basic

Example of certificate awarded upon successful completion of the course.

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Learning Objectives

  1. Identify the different chassis system architectures.
  2. Compare the different materials used for different types of chassis systems.
  3. Explain the mounting methods used for chassis system components and other vehicle components.
  4. Understand the design variables and their importance in a chassis system.
  5. Understand how other vehicle systems interact with the chassis system.
3D model of a chassis system showing the engine, steering wheel, suspension, wheels, and frame components without the vehicle body.
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Table of Contents

  1. Chassis System Architectures
    1. Unibody
      1. Unibody Components
        1. Pillars
        2. Beams
        3. Panels
      2. Unibody Materials
      3. Unibody Mounting Methods
      4. Unibody Types
        1. Space Frame
        2. Monocoque
    2. Body on Frame
      1. Body on Frame Materials
      2. Body on Frame Mounting Methods
      3. Body on Frame Types
        1. Channel Frame
        2. Tubular Frame
    3. Unibody with Subframe
      1. Unibody with Subframe Materials
      2. Unibody with Subframe Mounting Methods
      3. Unibody with Subframe Types
  2. Chassis System Principles
    1. Chassis System Design Variables
      1. Center of Gravity and Roll Axis
      2. Wheelbase
      3. Track Width
      4. Gross Vehicle Weight
      5. Forces
      6. Materials Variables
    2. Other System Interactions
      1. Suspension System
      2. Steering System
      3. Braking System
      4. Powertrain system

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