Tyre Technology Syllabus for B.Tech 7th sem is covered here. This gives the details about credits, number of hours and other details along with reference books for the course.
The detailed syllabus for Tyre Technology B.Tech (R13) seventhsem is as follows
OBJECTIVES: To enable the students
- To understand various components used and their function of tyres.
- To design and suitable compounding formulation for various tyre components
- To know the building & curing of tyres.
UNIT I [9 Hours]
A historical introduction on the design and development of tyres of various kinds and types. The current status of tyre industry in India and its future prospectus. Tyre sizing and marking on the tyres. Different types of tyres – bias, bias belted radial, tube type abd tubeless tyres their basic features and performance comparison. Different components of a tyre, its geometry, basic functions. Functions of a pneumatic tyre – load carrying, vibration and noise reduction, the tyre function as a spring, contribution to driving control and road adhesion, the tyre friction contribution to driving control, steering control and self aligning torque.
UNIT II [9 Hours]
Cord- rubber composites and its properties and failure mechanism of cord reinforced rubber. Mechanics of tyre pavement interaction. Tyre forces on dry and wet road surface. Traction forces on dry, wet, ice, snow and irregular pavements, Breaking and traction of tyres.
UNIT III [9 Hours]
Tyre wear, rubber friction and sliding mechanism, various factors affecting friction and sliding. Tyre stresses and deformation, tyre noise, mechanism of noise generation, effect of tread pattern, vehicle speed etc., on noise level, Tyre in plane dynamics. High frequency properties, basic yaw and camber analysis.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
OUTCOMES: Upon completing this course, the students
- Will familiarize about the components of the tyre
- Will attain the knowledge of manufacturing technique of various tyres
- Will acquire the skill in testing of tyre
TEXT BOOKS:
- Samuel K. Clark, “Mechanics of pneumatic Tires”, National Bureau of standards, Monograph, US Govt. printing office, 1971.
- Tom French, “Tyre Technology”, Adam Hilger, New York, 1989.
REFERENCES:
- F.J. Kovac, “Tire Technology”, 4th edition, Good year Tire and Rubber Company, Akron, 1978.
- E. Robecchi, L.Amiki, “Mechanics of Tire”, 2 Vols, Pirelli, Milano, 1970.
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