Automotive Chassis & Suspension detailed Syllabus for Automobile Engineering (AUTO), 2018 scheme has been taken from the VTUs official website and presented for the VTU students. For Course Code, Subject Names, Teaching Department, Paper Setting Board, Theory Lectures, Tutorial, Practical/Drawing, Duration in Hours, CIE Marks, Total Marks, Credits and other information do visit full semester subjects post given below. The Syllabus PDF files can also be downloaded from the official website of the university.
For all other VTU AUTO 6th Sem Syllabus for BE 2018 Scheme, do visit VTU AUTO 6th Sem Syllabus for BE 2018 Scheme Subjects. The detailed Syllabus for automotive chassis & suspension is as follows.
Course Objectives:
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Module 1
Introduction: General consideration relating to chassis layout, power location, types of automobiles, layout of an automobile with reference to power plant, weight distribution, stability, Numerical problems. Frames: Types of frames ,general form & dimensions, materials, frame stresses, frame sections, cross members, proportions of channel sections, constructional details, loading points, sub frames, passenger car frames, X member type frame, Box section type frame, testing of frames, bending and torsion test, effect of brake application of frame stresses, truck frames, defects, Numerical problems.
Module 2
Front Axle and Steering Systems: Axle parts and materials, loads and stresses, center sections, section near steering head, spring pads, front axle loads, steering heads, factors of wheel alignment, wheel balancing, center point steering, correct steering angle, steering mechanisms, cornering force, self righting torque, under steer and over steer, Steering linkages, steering gears, special steering columns, power steering, trouble shooting, Numerical problems.
Module 3
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Module 4
Brakes: Necessity, stopping distance and time, brake efficiency, weight transfer, brake shoe theory, determination of braking torque, classification of brakes, types, construction, function, operation, braking systems-mechanical, hydraulic, disc, drum, details of hydraulic system, types of master, wheel cylinder, bleeding of brakes, brake drums, brake linings, brake fluid, factors influencing operation of brakes such as operating temperature, lining, brake clearance, pedal pressure, linkages etc, Brake compensation, Parking and emergency brakes, hill holder, automatic adjustment, servo brakes, Power brakes-Air brakes, vacuum brakes and electric brakes and components brake valve, unloaded valve, diaphragm, air-hydraulic brakes, vacuum boosted hydraulic brakes, trouble shooting.
Module 5
Suspension system: Objects, basic considerations, Types of suspension springs, construction, operation & materials, leaf springs, coil springs, torsion bar, rubber springs, plastic springs, air bellows or pneumatic suspension, hydraulic suspension, constructional details of telescopic shock absorbers, independent suspension,
front wheel independent suspension, rear wheel independent suspension, types, stabilizer, trouble shooting. Wheels and Tyres: Types of wheels, construction, structure and function, wheel dimensions, structure and function of tyres, static and dynamic properties of pneumatic tyres, types of tyres, materials, tyre section & designation, factors affecting tyre life, quick change wheels, special wheels, trouble shooting.
Course Outcomes:
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Question paper pattern:
- The question paper will have ten full questions carrying equal marks.
- Each full question will be for 20 marks.
- There will be two full questions (with a maximum of four sub- questions) from each module.
Text Books:
- Automobile Engineering Kirpal Singh Standard publications, New Delhi 12th edition Vol. I, 2009.
- Automotive Mechanics N. K. Giri Khanna Publications, New Delhi 2008.
Reference Books:
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For detail Syllabus of all other subjects of BE 6th Sem Automobile Engineering, visit (AUTO) 6th Sem Syllabus Subjects.
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