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Automobile Engineering

This document provides an overview of an automobile engineering course. [1] It discusses the key components of an automobile including the engine, chassis, transmission system, and body. [2] The course contents are then outlined which cover topics like vehicle performance, steering systems, suspension, drive mechanisms, clutches, and braking mechanisms. [3] Finally, the document discusses why this course is useful, noting career prospects in automotive research, design, and industries like electric vehicles.

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Automobile Engineering

This document provides an overview of an automobile engineering course. [1] It discusses the key components of an automobile including the engine, chassis, transmission system, and body. [2] The course contents are then outlined which cover topics like vehicle performance, steering systems, suspension, drive mechanisms, clutches, and braking mechanisms. [3] Finally, the document discusses why this course is useful, noting career prospects in automotive research, design, and industries like electric vehicles.

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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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