DT 106B
Heavy Duty Transmission
And
Power Trains
Spring 2015
Instructor: Joseph Jensen
Office: GTA 110
Phone: 753-2015.
Cell 775-761-0051
email: joseph.jensen@gbcnv.edu
Office Hours: 12pm to 2pm
Mon-Thurs.
Course Information
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Course Description:
Heavy Duty Transmission and Power Trains
DT 106B
Diesel Technology
This course is designed to give individuals experience in heavy duty
power trains. Individuals will learn about automatic transmissions,
power shift transmissions, torque converters, axle assemblies, clutches
and drive lines. Students will gain experience in heavy duty power
trains through classroom and laboratory projects.
Course Prerequisites
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Course Credits:
Withdraw By Date:
None
GTA 120
7am to 12pm Mon-Thurs
5.5
4/19/15
Textbooks
Required Textbooks:
Heavy Equipment Systems.
By: Sean Bennett, Angelo Spano, and Robert Huzij.
Instructor to provide additional text books.
Course Goals
Upon the completion of this course, the student will:
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Maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment.
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Know fundamentals of power-divider and differential assemblies
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Know fundamentals of manual transmissions.
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Know fundamentals of automatic transmissions.
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Know fundamentals of power shift transmissions.
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Know fundamentals of clutches and drive lines.
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Demonstrate the ability to adjust a single and double disc clutch.
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Know gear ratio calculations and speed calculations
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Demonstrate the ability to test transmission hydraulic systems.
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Demonstrate the ability to test electrical controls for transmissions
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Know principles of planetary gear sets.
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Know power flows through transmissions.
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Demonstrate the ability to locate sources of information related to heavy duty power
trains.
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Know fundamentals of torque convertors.
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Know fundamentals of steering and suspension components.
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Know fundamentals of track type drive systems.
Learner Outcomes
Upon completion of this course students will be able perform the following tasks safely on a.
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Know and demonstrate the safety precautions to be applied when working on power train
systems and components.
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Know and demonstrate how to calculate gear ratios and speed.
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Know and demonstrate how to set up a differential; preloads, backlash, run-out, and ring
and pinion adjustments.
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Know and demonstrate proper tooth contact patterns.
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Know and demonstrate the power flow through a tandem axle power divider differential
assembly.
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Know and demonstrate power flow through a standard transmission.
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Know and demonstrate how to adjust both a single and double disc clutch.
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Know and demonstrate the function of a torque convertor.
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Know and demonstrate the function of different types of torque convertors.
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Know and demonstrate the function of power-shift transmission control valves.
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Know and demonstrate how to make torque convert inlet and outlet pressure tests and
analyze the results.
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Know and demonstrate how to make and analyze power-shift clutch pressures.
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Know and demonstrate power flows through planetary gear sets.
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Identify of the components of a power-shift transmission and torque convertor system.
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Identify steering and suspension components.
Keep a clean and safe shop atmosphere.
Measurement of Learner Outcomes
(1) Written Examination
(2) Practical Evaluation – Students will be asked to show competence by kinesthetic
demonstration.
(3) Verbal – Students demonstrate competence by presenting oral demonstrations in groups and
individually.
Method of Instruction
A combination of lecture, discussion, demonstrations and film/video presentations will be used
in the classroom training. Hands-on-training will be covered on Axle Assemblies, Transmissions,
Student and College Equipment.
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Course Assessment
Students will be tested for knowledge and skill attainment through written tests comprised of
questions taken from handouts, reading assignments, homework and lectures. Laboratory
assessments will consist of practical, verbal and written examinations. Quizzes may be
unannounced, but tests will be announced at least one class period before they are given.
Course Requirements
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Safety principles will be covered as pertaining to the subject matter.
Students are required to supply safety glasses.
Students cannot wear open toed shoes.
Students will complete training on all needed shop equipment.
Students will be required to hand in homework assignments by due date.
Students will be required to hand in shop exercise assignments by due date.
Students will clean the shop, tooling and class room at end of each class.
NO CELL PHONES, MP3 PLAYERS, CD PLAYERS, ETC. WILL BE
ALLOWED IN THE CLASSROOM OR THE LAB EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY
THE INSTRUCTOR
Violation of this policy will result in the student being dismissed from class that day and
will count as an absence.
DROP DATE FOR THIS CLASS IS 3-20-14. IF YOU DO NOT DROP BEFORE THIS
DATE YOU WILL RECEIVE AN “F” FOR THIS CLASS.
Attendance Policy:
You are expected to attend all class meetings. Exceptions may
be discussed with the instructor with suitable make-up activities
agreed upon. This only applies if the student discusses it with
the instructor in advance or the student calls in. Call 753-2015
and leave a message or call Chris Marshall at 753-2175. All
course work is due on the assigned dates whether or not you are
present. The instructor assumes no responsibility for making
sure you receive any course material for which you were absent.
After being tardy three times (for more than 5 minutes), this
will count as one absence. If you are tardy more than one
hour this will count as a half day absence, and if two and a
half hours late or more this counts as an absence. MTC
students will have their supervisors notified after three
absences and will be dismissed from the program. All
students will be dismissed from the diesel program after
three absences per semester..
Students with Disabilities:
GBC supports providing equal access for students with
disabilities. An advisor is available to discuss appropriate
accommodations with students. Please contact the ADA Officer
(Julie Byrnes) in Elko at 775.753.2271 at your earliest
convenience to request timely and appropriate accommodations.
Grading Policy and Grading Scale
Grades will be weighted according to the following scale:
Class Participation, Assignments, Tests and Quizzes – 33%
Lab Assignments, Attendance and Lab Quizzes – 33%
Final Exam -33%
Grade Scale:
A
90% – 100%
B 80% – 89%
C
70% – 79%
D
60% – 69%
F Below 60%