MEE3006 Automobile Engineering L T P J C

2 0 2 0 3
Pre-requisite : MEE2003
Module Topics L Hrs SLO
1 Vehicle Structure and Performance: Automotive components, 4 1,2
subsystems and their positions- Chassis, frame and body, front, rear
and four wheel drives, Operation and performance, Traction force
and traction resistance, Power required for automobile - Rolling, air
and gradient resistance.
2 Transmission Systems – Clutch - Types- diaphragm type clutch, 4 2
single and multi-plate clutches - Gear box: Types-constant mesh,
sliding mesh and synchromesh gear box, layout of gear box, gear
selector and shifting mechanism, overdrive, automatic transmission,
Propeller shaft, universal joint, slip joint, differential and real axle
arrangement, hydraulic coupling.
3 Steering System - Types of steering systems, Ackermann principle, 4 1,2
Davis steering gear, steering gear boxes, steering linkages, power
steering, wheel geometry-caster, camber toe-in, toe out etc., wheel
Alignment and balancing.
4 Suspension System – Types - front and rear suspension, 4 2
conventional and independent type suspension, leaf springs, coil
springs, dampers, torsion bars, stabilizer bars, arms, air suspension
systems.
5 Braking System - Forces on vehicles, tyre grip, load transfer, braking 4 1,2
distribution between axles, stopping distance, Types of brakes,
Mechanical, Hydraulic, Air brakes, Disc & Drum brakes, Engine
brakes anti-lock braking system.
6 Automobile Electrical System and Instrumentation - General 4 1,2
electrical circuits. Battery, Starting motor, DC generator, Alternator,
Ignition circuit, Dash board instrumentation, Lighting system.
7 Advances in Automobile Engineering - Passenger comfort - Safety 4 1,2
and security - HVAC - Seat belts - Air bags - Automotive Electronics
- Electronic Control Unit (ECU) - Variable Valve Timing (VVT) -
Active Suspension System (ASS) - Electronic Brake Distribution
(EBD) – Electronic Stability Program (ESP) Traction Control System
(TCS) - Global Positioning System (GPS) - Xby- wire - Electric -
Hybrid vehicle.
8 Contemporary Discussion 2 2
Total Lecture Hours 30
# Mode: Flipped Class Room, [Lecture to be videotaped], Use of physical and
computer models to lecture, Visit to Industry , Min of 2 lectures by industry
experts.
Laboratory
1. Study of chassis and body (different types).
2. Assembling and disassembling of gear box (different types).
3. Study of transfer case, propeller shaft, slip joint and universal joint.
4. Assembling and disassembling of steering box (different types).
5. Assembling and disassembling of differential and rear axle. 30 2
6. Assembling and disassembling of clutch.
7. Determination of camber, caster, toe-in/toe-out.
8. Assembling and disassembling of components of hydraulic brake system.
9. Assembling and disassembling of components of air brake system.
10. Study on advanced technologies (ABS, EBD, VVT, Hybrid).
Text Book
1. William. H. Crouse (2006), Automotive Mechanics, 10th Edition, McGraw-Hill.

Reference Books
1. David A. Corolla (2009), Automotive Engineering: Powertrain, Chassis System and Vehicle Body,
Butterworth-Heinemann Publishing Ltd.
2. Richard Stone, Jeffrey K. Ball (2004), Automotive Engineering Fundamentals" SAE International
3. Bosch Automotive Hand Book (2007), 6th Edition, SAE Publications.
4. Kirpal Singh (2012), Automobile Engineering, Vol.1, Standard Publishers.
5. Kirpal Singh (2011), Automobile Engineering, Vol.2, Standard Publishers.
6. N. K. Giri (2008), Automobile Mechanics, 8th Edition, Khanna Publishers.

Mode of Evaluation Digital Assignments / Surprise Tests / Seminars /

CATs /FAT
Recommended by the Board of Studies on: 03.03.2016
Date of Approval by the Academic Council: 18.03.2016
Compiled by Prof. K. Ravi and Prof. R. Sivakumar