Tyres: Tyres Specification, Factors Affecting Tyre Performance

Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering Nagpur
Department of Mechanical Engineering
COURSEHANDOUT
Session : 2015-16
PROGRAMME: Mechanical Engineering / SEMESTER: Sixth
COURSE CODE :ME-317/ME-718 / COURSE TITLE :- FE-1 AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
Name of Course Teacher:N. SUNHERIYA
`Office: Engineering Graphics Lab
Office Hours: Monday to Saturday during working hours
Phone No. (Mobile): 99503120741
E-mail:
Course Website:
Number of Lectures per Week ( TH ):4
COURSE OBJECTIVES:The main objective of the syllabus to understand basic knowledge about Automobile systems which are used in the regular vehicle. The modernization in automobile is also included to understand recent trend in the field.
Lecture No / Unit No / Details of Topic to be covered / Remark
1. / I /

Introduction of subject

2 / I / Automobile history and development and Engine construction
3 / I / Classification. Vehicles layout.
4 / I / Working of 2 stroke
5 / I / Working of 4 stroke
6 / I / Introduction to Fuel supply system: Carburetor (Only basic)
7 / I / Diesel fuel injection.(Only basic)
8. / I / Engine cooling and lubrication systems
9 / II / Clutch – Necessity, requirements of a clutch system
10 / II / Types of Clutches: Single & multi plate clutch
11 / II / Diaphragm clutch and centrifugal clutch.
12 / II / Necessity of gear box , working principle
13 / II / Classification :Sliding mesh
14 / II / Constant mesh, synchromesh
15 / II / Transfer case gear box, Gear Selector mechanism, lubrication and control. Introduction to Automatic Transmission
16 / III / Transmission system: Propeller shaft, Universal joint, constant velocity joint,
17 / III / Hotchkiss drive, torque tube drive.
18 / III / Differential - Need and working.
19 / III / Differential lock.
20 / III / Rear Axles
21 / III / Front Axles
22 / III / Wheel:types, specification, factors affecting performance.
23 / III /

Tyres: tyres specification, factors affecting tyre performance

24 / IV / Steering systems, principle of steering, Steering linkages, steering geometry and wheel alignment
25 / IV / steering gear box and its types, Drum and Disc brakes, Comparison
26 / IV / Brakes - Need, types : Mechanical
27 / IV / Brakes - Need of hydraulic (Master and wheel cylinder)
28 / IV / Brakes - Need of Air brakes
29 / IV / Suspension systems – Function, conventional and Independent suspension System,
30 / IV / Suspension systems – Function of Telescopic shock absorber
31 / V / Electrical systems: Battery construction,
32 / V / Specification. Operation and maintenance of Batteries.
33 / V / Alternator, starter motor
34 / V / Battery Ignition and magneto ignition systems
35 / V / Lighting, Horn, Side indicator, wiper.
36 / V / Automobile air-conditioning,
37 / V / Panel board instruments.
38 / V / Overhauling, Engine tune up
39 / VI / Resistance to vehicle motion:
40 / VI / Air, Road and gradient resistance and power calculation.
41 / VI / Recent Advances in automobiles such as ABS
42 / VI / Power Steering
43 / VI / Collision avoidance
44 / VI / Navigational aids and Intelligent vehicle highway system
45 / VI / Final Summery

Beyond Syllabus Topics Planned

Sr. No. / Beyond Syllabus Topic / Remark
1. / Fuel Injection systems of I.C.Engines
2. / Other systems of Refrigeration
3. / Cryogenics

Assignments

Assign. No. / Topic / Date given / Last Date of submission / Remark
1 / Comparison of 4 one segment vehicle
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