Automobile Engineering Syllabus - Compressed

Title of the Course: AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING L T P Credit
Course Code: UMCH0723 3 - - 3

Course Pre-Requisite: Basic Mechanical Engineering, I. C Engines.
Course Description: The aim of course is to understand the working of different automobile
system. In this course the students will be familiar with advances in automobile. The focus of
the course will be demonstration of working models of automobile systems and analyze
automobile performance at different operating conditions.
Course Objectives:
1. To make students familiar with various basic systems of automobile.
2. To introduce the mathematical treatments required for vehicle performance.
3. To make students aware about latest trends in transportation towards a safe, pollution
free and fully automatic vehicle.
4. To empower students to face the real life automotive usage with greater confidence.
Course Learning Objectives:

CO After the completion of the course the student should be Bloom’s Cognitive
able to level Descriptor
CO1 Understand basic concepts of automobile engineering. II Understanding
CO2 Learn the ability to understand deferent automobile II Understanding
systems and components.
CO3 Identify, formulate and solve automobile engineering III Applying
problems.
CO4 Function on automobile engineering laboratory teams. III Applying
CO-PO Mapping:
CO PO1 PO PO3 PO4 PO PO PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
5 6
CO1 2 2
CO2 2 2
CO3 2
CO4 3 3
Assessments :
Teacher Assessment:
Two components of In Semester Evaluation (ISE), One Mid Semester Examination (MSE)
and one End Semester Examination (ESE) having 20%, 30% and 50% weights respectively.
Assessment Marks
ISE 1 10
MSE 30
ISE 2 10
ESE 50
ISE 1 and ISE 2 are based on assignment/declared test/quiz/seminar/Group Discussions etc.
MSE: Assessment is based on 50% of course content (Normally first three modules)
ESE: Assessment is based on 100% course content with60-70% weightage for course
content (normally last three modules) covered after MSE.
Course Contents:
Unit 1:- 5 Hrs.
Introduction
Automobile history and development, Classification, vehicle layouts- engine
location and drive arrangement, specifications of vehicles, Type of vehicle bodies,
body parts and its advanced materials, Chassis types, constructional details, details
of chassis material, Types of frames, sub-frames, frameless vehicles.
Unit 2:--- 8 Hrs.
Transmission System
Clutch – Function and requirements, Classification, Construction and working of
Single-plate, Multi-plate, Diaphragm spring and centrifugal clutches, Fluid
flywheel.
Gear Box – Necessity, classification, construction of manual gear boxes like Sliding
mesh, constant mesh, Synchromesh, Epicyclic gear train, Automatic transmission,
CVT, Overdrive. Propeller shaft, Differential and final drive.
Unit 3:- 7 Hrs.
Steering and Braking Systems
Steering systems- function, principle of steering, Ackerman and Davis, steering
geometry, center point steering, cornering force, slip angle, scrub radius, steering
characteristic, Types of steering gearbox, power steering, collapsible steering.
Braking system- Need, principle, types, Mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic
brakes, disc and drum types, air brakes, Anti-lock braking system, Brake
adjustments, defects and causes.
Unit 4:--- 8 Hrs.
Suspension and Electrical system
Suspension system- Functions, Types of suspension linkages, types of spring - leaf,
coil, air springs, telescopic shock absorber, hydro gas suspension, rubber
suspension, self-levelling suspension (active suspension), Air suspension, Advances
in suspension system.
Electrical system-Automotive batteries, battery charging system, alternators, starter
motor, Bendix drive,Modern automobile batteries,Advance ignition systems,
lighting and electrical accessories, automobile air conditioning, panel board
instruments.
Unit 5:--- 7 Hrs.
Vehicle Performance
Resistance to vehicle motion, Air, Rolling and Gradient resistance, Acceleration,
Gradeability and draw bar pull, Traction and Tractive effort, Distribution of weight,
Power required for vehicle propulsion, Selection of gear ratio, Rear axle ratio.
(Numerical treatment)
Unit 6:--- 5 Hrs.
Recent Trends in Automobiles
Construction & working of different types of sensors used in automobiles, Safety in
Automobiles, Hybrid vehicles, Fuel Cell, Electrical vehicles, Autonomous
Vehicles.
Textbooks:
1. Kripal Singh, Automobile Engineering Vol II, Standard Publishers Distributors, Tenth
Edition , 2007
2. P S Gill, Automobile Engineering II, S K Kataria and Sons, Second Edition, 2012
3. R K Rajput, Automobile Engineering, Laxmi Publications, First Edition, 2007
4. Automobile Engineering”, G.B.S. Narang., Khanna Publication,3rdEdition.
References:
1. Newton, Steeds and Garrett, The Motor Vehicle, Butterworths International Edition, 11th
Edition, 1989
2. Crouse and Anglin, Automotive Mechanics, McGrawhill Publication, Tenth Edition, 2007
3. William Crouse, “Automobile Engineering”
Unit wise Measurable students Learning Outcomes:

After completion of unit, students are able to
1. To select proper engine for given vehicular application

2. To discuss various types of transmission systems.
3. To relate concepts of Steering and Braking system.
4. To discuss concepts of suspension system and electrical system.
5. To analyse vehicle performance.
6. To comprehend recent trends in automobile development.

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Title of the Course: AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING L T P Credit

Course Code: UMCH0723 3 - - 3

Course Learning Objectives:

Unit wise Measurable students Learning Outcomes:

1. To select proper engine for given vehicular application

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