Tuesday, 3 March 2020

Mid Sem Syllabus - 2181915 - Automobile Engineering (Elective - II) 8th Sem Mechanical Engineering

Syllabus for the Mid sem Exam:
1. Transmission and Driveline systems
Constructional features and working of clutches*, Gear Train: sliding mesh, constant mesh and synchromesh gear boxes with related components, Propeller and drive shaft, universal joints, Rear wheel drive arrangements, Rear axle final drive, the differential, rear axle, Simple problems in all mentioned topics, Automatic Transmission and CVT.

2. Suspension, steering and braking systems

Types of suspension systems, Functional requirements of suspension systems, Front suspension system and Steering: Types, Definitions for wheel orientation and its effect, Types and Constructional features of Front Suspension, , Steering layout, types of steering gears, steering linkages, steering mechanism, definitions and significance of camber, caster and king pin inclination, toe in and toe out on turn, measurement and adjustment of various steering system layouts, steering ratio, under steering and over steering, steering geometry; Rear suspension system: Types, Factors affecting design and selection; Performance Analysis of Suspension system: Mobility, kinematic / graphical analysis, Roll centre analysis, and force analysis Brake system components and configurations, Fundamentals of braking: braking distance, braking efficiency, weight transfer, wheel skidding, Brake proportioning and adhesion utilization, ABS and Electronic Braking system: Working principles, Features and advantages.


Dr.Hitesh Panchal