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    An Orientation to

    Automobile Engineering

    B Tech Mechatronics VII Sem


    Course
    contents

    Why you should


    consider this
    course
    Introduction
    • An automobile is a self-propelled vehicle driven by an internal combustion
    engine
    • Used for transportation of goods and passengers on ground.

    • Automobile engineering is the study of engineering aspects and technical


    details of cars.
    • During the past century, tremendous development in this field has taken
    place. Apart from cars, vehicles for different usage have been developed.
    • This course is mainly deals with study of CARS, and also some of other
    relevant forms of automobiles meant for allied purposes will be covered
    Introduction: Components

    Engine • Source of Power

    Chassis • Supports Engine, wheels, body, braking system etc..

    Transmission system • Transmission of power from engine to wheels

    Body
    Components: Engine
    Component: Chassis
    Component: Transmission System
    • The transmission system transmits power developed by the engine to
    the road wheels.
    • Include clutch, gear box, propeller shaft, differential and axle, live axle
    Component: Transmission System
    Component: Body
    Course Contents
    • Unit 1: Vehicle Performance
    • Unit 2: Chassis

    • Unit 3: Steering system and Axle


    • Unit 4: Suspension System

    • Unit 5: Drive Mechanisms


    • Unit 6: Clutch and Braking Mechanisms
    Course Contents: Unit1: Vehicle Performance
    • Classification of Engines, their characteristics and selections

    • Resistance to motion of vehicles by Air, Rolling friction and Gradient


    resistance

    • Power requirement for accelerations

    • Selection of suitable Rear axle and Gear ratios


    Course Contents: Unit 2: Chassis
    • Chassis Types
    • Chassis Layout
    • Power plant Location
    • Types of Automobiles
    • Weight distribution stability
    • Materials used for chassis
    Course Contents: Unit 3: Steering system and Axle
    • Steering Geometry
    • Steering gears
    • Wheel Alignment and Wheel Balancing
    • Types of steering systems

    • Axle Materials
    • Analysis of forces and stresses on front Axle
    • Axle Bearing Wheel Alignment
    • Differential and their types
    Course Contents: Unit 4: Suspension System
    • Principles od Suspension system
    • Elements of suspension systems
    • Springs
    • Damping Elements
    • Torsion Bars
    • Types od Suspension Systems
    • Independent front systems
    • Double Wishbone suspension
    • Independent rear suspension systems
    • Semi Independent rear suspension system
    • Leave spring live axle system
    • Coil spring live axle system
    • Electronic suspension system
    Course Contents: Unit 6: Clutch and Braking Mechanism

    • Main parts of Clutches


    • Types of clutches
    • Cone clutch
    • Single plate clutch
    • Multi plate clutch
    • Materials used for clutches
    • Influence of temperature on performance of clutches
    Course Contents: Unit 6: Clutch and Braking Mechanism

    • Types and construction of Braking Mechanism


    • Mechanical brake
    • Hydraulic brakes
    • Diagonal brake
    • Anti Lock braking system
    Course Contents: Unit 5: Drive Mechanism

    • Different types of drive mechanisms


    • Front wheel drive
    • Rear wheel drive
    • All wheel drive
    • Introduction to continuous Variable transmission
    Why you should consider this course

    • Scope for Future Developments of Automobile


    • Self Driven Cars
    • Automobiles in Defense services
    • Automobiles in Agriculture
    • Automobiles in Construction
    • Electric Vehicles
    Career Prospects: Automobile Engineering

    • Research and Development in Automotive Industry


    • Design and Development
    • NVH: Noise vibration and Harshness
    • Marketing
    • Maintenance and production
    Thank You

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