Subject Syllabus
ME-802 (A) - Automobile Engineering
ME · Semester 8
Course Modules
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TypesTechnical details of commercial vehiclesTypes of chassisLayoutTypes of framesTesting of frames for bending and torsion on unutilized body frameVehicle body and their constructionDriver's visibility and methods for improvementSafety aspects of vehiclesVehicle aerodynamicsOptimization of body shapeDriver's cab designBody materialsLocation of engineFront wheel and rear wheel driveFour wheel drive
Front axle beamStub axleFront wheel assemblyPrinciples of types of wheel alignmentFront wheel geometry: camber, Kingpin inclination, castor, toe-in and toe-outCondition for true rolling motionCentre point steeringDirectional stability of vehiclesSteering gearPower steeringSlip angleCornering powerOver steer and under steerGyroscopic effect on steering gears
Function and types of clutchesSingle plate, multi-plate clutchRoller and spring clutchClutch lining and bondingDouble declutchingTypes of gear boxesSynchroniserGear materialsDetermination of gear ratio for vehiclesGear box performance at different vehicle speedAutomatic transmissionTorque convertersFluid couplingPrinciple of hydrostatic drivePropeller shaftConstant velocity universal jointsDifferential gear boxRear axle construction
Basic suspension movementsIndependent front and rear suspensionShock absorberType of springs: leaf spring, coil spring, air spring, torsion barLocation of shacklesPower calculationsResistance to vehicle motion during acceleration and breakingPower and torque curveTorque and mechanical efficiency at different vehicle speedsWeight transferBraking systemsDisc theoryMechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic power brake systemsPerformanceSelf-energisationAir-bleeding of hydraulic brakesTypes of wheels and tyresTyre specificationsConstruction and material properties of tyres and tubes
Storage batteryConstruction and operation of lead acid batteryTesting of batteryPrinciple of operation of starting mechanismDifferent drive systemsStarter relay switchRegulatorElectric fuel gaugeFuel pumpHornWiperLighting systemHead light dazzlingSignaling devicesBattery operated vehiclesChoppersImportance of maintenanceScheduled and unscheduled maintenanceWheel alignmentTrouble shooting probable causes and remedies of various systemsMicroprocessor based control system for automobileIntelligent automobile control systems