III

Y E A R
AUTOMOBILE
ENGINEERING

B.Tech.
I SEMESTER 16CS202 - Data Structures
16AE302 - Automotive Transmission
16AE305 - Two and Three wheelers Technology
16ME206 - Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines
16AG304 - Machine Design
- Department Elective
- Department / Open Elective
- Employability and Life Skills Elective

II SEMESTER 16AE301 - Automotive Components Design

16AE303 - Special Purpose Vehicles
16AE305 - Vehicle Body Engineering
16AE306 - Vehile Dynamics
16AE307 - Autotronics
- Department Elective
- Department / Open Elective
- Employability and Life Skills Elective

COURSE CONTENTS
I SEM & II SEM
 16CS202 DATA STRUCTURES

Hours Per Week: Total Hours:

L T P C L T P WA/RA SSH/HSH CS SA S BS
3 - 2 4 45 - 30 5 40 8 5 - -

Course Description and Objectives:

This course is aimed at offering fundamental concepts of data structures and explain how to
implement them. It begins with the basic concepts of data, data structures and then introduces
the primitive and non-primitive data structures in detail. It forms the basis for understanding
various ways of representing data and its usage in different computing applications.

Course Outcomes:
The student will be able to:

 apply advanced C programming techniques such as pointers, dynamic memory

allocation, structures to develop solutions for particular problems. 

 analyze characteristics of various data structures. 

 differentiate between Graphs and Trees. 

 derive the importance of sorting and applying it wherever useful. 
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 argue the usefulness of data structures in solving problems. 

SKILLS:
Analyse the data structure required for various applications.
Develop the sorting algorithm suitable for a given scenario.
Implement array or linked list for a given problem.
Describe Pros & Cons of each data structure.
Usage of trees and graphs.

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UNIT - 1 L-9
SORTING AND SEARCHING: Introduction - Data, Data type, Data Structure, Primitive and Non-
ACTIVITIES:
primitive - Data type, Data Structure; Storage structures - Sequential and Linked storage
o Design and representations; Applications of Structures, Hashing.
Implement a
SORTING: Selection Sort, Bubble Sort, Insertion Sort, Quick Sort, Merge Sort.
School
Management SEARCHING: Binary Search and Linear Search.
System.

o Design and UNIT - 2 L-9

Implement a
Social LINKED LISTS: Introduction, Types of Linked List - Singly Linked List, Doubly Linked List, Circular
Networking Linked List; Operations - Insertion, Deletion, Traverse forward/reverse order; Multi lists, Applications
Site. of Linked Lists.

o Implement a
project to find UNIT - 3 L-9
out the most STACKS AND QUEUES: Stacks - Introduction, Array and Linked representations, Implementation
common words and their applications; Queues - Introduction, Array and Linked representations, Implementation and
in the articles. their applications, Types - Linear, Circular and Doubly ended queues; Applications.

o Design and
Implement a UNIT - 4 L-9
Library Book
TREES: Introduction, Properties, Binary Tree - Introduction, Properties, Array and Linked
Management
representations; Tree traversals and their Implementation, Expression trees, BST Definition and
System.
implementation; AVL Trees - Definition and Implementation.
o Design and
Implement a
UNIT - 5 L-9
CricBuzz
Application. GRAPHS: Introduction, Properties, Modeling problems as graphs representations - Adjacency
matrix, Adjacency list; Traversals - Breath first search and Depth first search; Application of graphs.

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 Data Structures

LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS

Course Outcomes:

The student will be able to :

 understand the importance of structure, abstract data type and their basic usability in
different applications through different programminglanguages. 

 understand the linked implementation and its uses both in linear and non-linear data structure. 

 understand various data structures such as stacks, queues, trees, graphs, etc. to solve
various computing problems. 

 decide a suitable data structure to solve a real world problem. 

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS: Total hours: 30

1. Selection, Bubble, Insertion, Quick and Merge sorting algorithms.

2. Linear and Binary search algorithms.

3. Single linked list, doubly linked list, and circular linked list.

4. Stack using an array and linked list.

5. Queue using an array and linked list.

6. Tree using an array and linked list.

7. Check if given expression is fully parenthesis or not using stack.

8. Tree traversing techniques.

9. BST using an array and linked list.

10. Graph traversal techniques.

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16AE302 AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION

Hours Per Week : Total Hours :

L T P C L T P WA/RA SSH/HSH CS SA S BS
2 1 2 4 30 - 30 2 40 2 2 -

Course Description and Objectives:

This course offers fundamental and advanced concepts of transmission system based on
different vehicle layouts. The objective of the course is to provide comprehensive knowledge
on various transmission systems and their components such as gear boxes and hydraulic
drives. It also imparts understanding of various automatic transmission systems and their
applications along with hydrostatic and electric drives.

Course Outcomes:
The student will be able to:

 understand the competing technologies in current use to provide mechanical power

transmission 

 understand the fundamental operational principles of modern vehicle based
transmission systems 

 theorize on the practical application of any of the major common designs to a specific
application 

 predict and analytically determine the most appropriate transmissions system to
satisfy a stated operational need 

 review new technologies based on the technical merits and technological extensions
employed or proposed 

SKILLS:

Conceive and design new layouts and transmission systems based on requirement

Disassemble, inspect and assemble different trasmission systems

Troubleshoot gear box and drive lines
Design alternative/advanced drive concepts.

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 Automotive Transmission

UNIT - 1 L-7
VEHICLE LAYOUTS: Introduction, Classification of automobile, Types of chassis layout with
ACTIVITIES:
reference to power plant locations and type of drive, Types of chassis- Full forward, Semi forward,
Truck or bus chassis o Differentiate
between
Clutches: Principle, Functions, General requirements, Torque capacity, Types of clutches, Cone
different vehicle
clutch, Single-plate clutch, Diaphragm spring clutch, Multi-plate clutch, Centrifugal clutch,
layouts
Electromagnetic clutch, Lining materials, Over-running clutch, Clutch control systems.
o Dismantle and
assemble
UNIT - 2 L-7
different
GEAR BOX AND HYDRODYNAMIC DRIVES: Objective of the gear box.Problems on performance clutches
of automobile such as Resistance to motion, Tractive effort, Engine speed & power and
acceleration.Determination of gear box ratios for different vehicle applications. Different types of gear o Estimate power
boxes. transmission
through clutch.
Principles, Performance and limitations of fluid coupling, Constructional details of a typical fluid
coupling, Reduction of drag torque, Principle, Construction and advantages of hydrodynamic torque o Dismantle,
converters, Performance characteristics, Converter couplings, Multi-stage Torque converter and poly inspect and
assemble gear
phase torque converter.
box

UNIT - 3 L-5 o Estimate torque

and power
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION : Ford T model gear box, Wilson gear box, Cotal electric transmission
transmission, Hydraulic control systems of automatic transmission. through sliding
mesh gear box
UNIT - 4 L-6
HYDROSTATIC DRIVE AND ELECTRIC DRIVE :Principle of hydrostatic drive systems,
Construction and working of typical drives, Advantages and limitations, Control of hydrostatic
transmissions, Principle of electric drive, Early and modified Ward Leonard control systems.

UNIT - 5 L-5
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS : Chevrolet Turboglide transmission, Toyota’s
Automatic transmission with Electronic control system, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
types and Operations.

LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS Total Hours: 30

1. Demonstration and comoparison on different vehicle layouts

2. Constructional features and working of single plate clutch

3. Estimation of power transmission through multiplate clutch

4. Estimation of torque and power trasmission through sliding mesh gear box

5. Construction and operation of continuous variable transmission unit (CVT)

6. Dismantling, inspection and assembling various final drives

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TEXT BOOKS:
th
1. T.K. Garrett, K. Newton and W. Steeds, ―Motor Vehicle‖, 13 edition., Butterworth
Heinemann, 2001.
th
2. N K Giri, ―Automotive Mechanics‖, 8 edition., Khanna Publishers, 2012.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. J.G.Giles, ―Steering, Suspension and Tyres‖, Lliffe Book Ltd,1995.

2. W.Steed, ―Mechanics of Road Vehicles‖, Lliffe Book Ltd, 2000.

nd
3. Heisler, ―Vehicle and Engine Technology‖, 2 edition, SAE International Publication,1997.
nd
4. Heisler, ―Advanced Vehicle Technology‖, 2 edition, SAE International Publication,1998.
5. Mark Hambaum, Chek Chart, ―Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Set: Classroom
th
Manual and Shop Manual Package‖, 4 edition, Prentice Hall PTR, 2004.

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 16AE304 TWO AND THREE WHEELERS
TECHNOLOGY

Hours Per Week : Total Hours :

L T P C L T P WA/RA SSH/HSH CS SA S BS

2 1 - 3 30 - 30 25 40 2 3 2 -

Course Description and Objectives:

This course offers fundamental and advanced concepts of two and three wheelers technology
and helps the learner to develop basic understanding on power units, chassis, brakes and
sub-systems.The objective of this course is to impart kknowledge on basic and advanced
concepts related to engines, gearboxs and clutches of two and three wheelers.

Course Outcomes:
The student will be able to:
 understand the working of two and four stroke engines 

 understand the functions of clutch and gear box 

 familiarize with the technological developments in two and three wheelers 

 understand the operations of three wheelers and latest models of three wheelers 

SKILLS:
Identify different parts of gear box of two wheeler
Differentiate between two and three wheeler engine, transmission and chassis parts
Use different tools and gauges for different measurements
Identify and troubleshoot problems in two and three wheelers
Use different equipment and carryout performance tests

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UNIT - 1 L-7
POWER UNIT : Two stroke SI engine, Four stroke SI engine; Merits and demerits, Symmetrical and
ACTIVITIES:
unsymmetrical port timing diagrams, Types of scavenging processes; Merits and demerits,
o Dismantle, Scavenging pumps, Rotary valve engine, Fuelsystem, Lubrication system, Magneto coil and battery
inspect and coil spark ignition system, Electronic ignition system, Starting system, Kick starter system.
assemble two
and three UNIT - 2 L-7
wheeler engine/
clutch/gear box. CHASSIS AND SUB-SYSTEMS: Mainframe and its types, Chassis and shaft drive, Single and
multiple plates and centrifugal clutches, Gear box and gear controls, Front and rear suspension
o Conduct systems, Shock absorbers, Panel meters and controls on handle bar.
performance
test on shock UNIT - 3 L-5
obsorber
BRAKES, WHEELS AND TYRES: Drum brakes, Disc brakes, Front and rear brake links, Layouts,
o Perform brake Spoked wheel, Cast wheel, Disc wheel, Disc types, Tyres and tubes.
efficiency test
and brake UNIT - 4 L-6
adjustment
TWO WHEELERS: Case study of major Indian models of motorcycles, Scooters and mopeds,TVS
mopeds and motorcycles, Hero Honda motorcycles, Bajaj scooters and motorcycles, Yamaha,
Enfield motorcycles, Servicing and maintenance.

UNIT - 5 L-5
THREE WHEELERS: Case study of Indian models, Auto rickshaws, Pickup van, Delivery van and
trailer, Maintenance and fault tracing.

LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS Total hours: 30

1. Performance test of a two wheeler using chassis dynamometer.

2. Performance test on shock absorber
3. Two wheeler chain test
4. Brake and clutch adjustment
5. Dismantling and assembling of two wheeler gear box
6. Dismantling and assembling of three wheeler box
7. Three wheeler brake and clutch play adjustment
8. Dismantling and assembling of three wheeler steering system.
9. Study three wheeler chassis frame and power transmission system.

TEXT BOOKS:
th
1. P.E.Irving, ― Motor Cycle Engineering‖, 5 edition,Temple Press, 1992.
th
2. N.K.Giri, ―Automobile Mechanics‖, 8 edition, Khanna Publishers, 2006.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. M.Burton,‖Encyclopedia of Motorcycling-20 volumes‖,Marshall Cavendish Corporation, 1989.

rd
2. R.V.Vespa, ―Maintenance and Repair Series‖, 3 edition,S.Chand & Co., 1986.
th
3. Raymond Broad Lambretta, ―A Practical Guide to maintenance and repair‖, 5 edition,
S.Chand & Co., 1987.

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 16ME206 FLUID MECHANICS AND
HYDRAULIC MACHINES

Hours Per Week : Total Hours :

L T P C L T P WA/RA SSH/HSH CS SA S BS
3 - 2 4 45 - 30 15 40 8 4 - 2

Course Description and Objective:

This course offers basic knowledge on fluid statics, dynamics and hydraulic machines. The
objective of this course is to enable the student to understand laws of fluid mechanics and
evaluate pressure, velocity and acceleration fields for various fluid flows and performance
parameters for hydraulic machinery

Course Outcomes:
The student will be able to:
 identify importance of various fluid properties at rest and in transit. 

 derive and apply general governing equations for various fluid flows. 

 understand the concept of boundary layer theory and flow seperation. 

 plot velocity and pressure profiles for any given fluid flow. 

 evaluate the perfomance characteristics of hydraulic turbines and pumps. 

SKILLS:
Solve problems involving fluid properties and shear forces resulting from Newtonian
fluids.
Calculate the magnitude and location of hydrostatic forces on flat plates and curved
surfaces immersed in a static fluid.
Analyze fluid systems using the integral form of the continuity, momentum, impulse
momentum, and energy equation.
Measure velocity and fluid flow rates using flow measuring devices.
Distinguish laminar and turbulent flows through pipes.
Identify major and minor losses associated with pipe flow
Apply the concepts of impulse momentum principle for hydraulic machines.
Perform basic vector analysis of different types of turbines and pumps.

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UNIT - 1 L-9
BASICS OF FLUID AND FLUID STATICS: Units and Dimensions, Properties of fluids - Density,
ACTIVITIES:
Specific gravity, Specific weight, Viscosity; Compressibility, Vapour pressure, Capillarity and surface
o Evaluate tension; Forces on immersed surfaces, Introduction about center of pressure and buoyancy,
various fluid Piezometer, U-tube and Differential Manometers.
properties.

o Pressure UNIT - 2 L-9

measurement FLUID KINEMATICS AND DYNAMICS: Flow characteristics, Concepts of system and Control
using volume, Continuity equation, Application of control volume to continuity, Energy equation, Euler
manometers equation, Bernoulli’s equation and Momentum equation.
o Flow
measurement UNIT - 3 L-9
using
venturimeter FLOW THROUGH CIRCULAR CONDUITS: Laminar flow through circular tubes and boundary layer
and concepts, Boundary layer thickness, Hydraulic and energy gradient, Darcy equation on pipe
orificemeter roughness, Friction factor, Minor losses, Flow through pipes in series and in parallel.

o Determination
of flowrate in UNIT - 4 L-9
realtime ROTO DYNAMIC MACHINES: Impact of jets, Fixed and moving vanes, Classification of turbines,
applications Impulse and reaction turbines, Pelton wheel, Francis and Kaplan turbine - Working proportions, Work
done, Efficiencies; Draft tube theory - efficiency.
o Evaluate the
performance
of centrifugal UNIT - 5 L-9
pump.
CENTRIFUGAL AND RECIPROCATING PUMPS: Classification, Working Principles, Manometric
head losses and efficiencies, Specific speed, Pumps in series and parallel, Reciprocating pumps -
Working, Discharge, Slip-indicator diagram; Air vessels.

LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS Total hours:30

1. Impact of jets on vanes.

2. Pelton wheel.

3. Francis turbine.

4. Kaplan turbine.

5. Single stage centrifugal pump.

6. Multi stage centrifugal pump.

7. Reciprocating pump.

8. Venturimeter.

9. Orifice meter.

10. Friction factor for a given pipe line.

11. Minor losses in a pipeline.

12. Verification of Bernoulli’s equation.

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 Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines

TEXT BOOKS :
th
1. P.N.Modi and Seth, ―Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines‖,15 edition, Standard Book
House, 2002.
th
2. Bansal R.K., ―Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines‖, 5 edition, Laxmi Publications
(P)Ltd., New Delhi, 1995

REFERENCE BOOKS :
rd
1. R.K.Rajput, ―A Text Book of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines‖, 3 edition, S.
Chand,2006.
th
2. Frank. M. White, ―Fluid Mechanics‖, 7 edition, McGraw Hill, 2011.
th
3. Fox and Mcdonald’s,‖Introduction to Fluid Mechanics‖, 8 edition, John Wiley and Sons
2015.

WEB LINKS:
1. http: // nptel.ac.in / courses / 112105171/1

2. http: // web.mit.edu / hml / ncfmf.html

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16AG304 MACHINE DESIGN

Hours Per Week : Total Hours :

L T P C L T P WA/RA SSH/HSH CS SA S BS
2 1 2 4 30 15 30 5 40 5 8 5 -

Course Description and Objectives:

This course deals with the design of different machine elements. The objective of this course is to
make the students to familiarize with the various steps involved in designing the shape and
dimensions of engineering components with quality functional and strength requirements.

Course Outcomes:
The student will be able to:

• design the components subjected to static and cyclic loading.

• design fasteners such as rivets, bolts and cotter joints.

• design power transmission shafts and couplings.

• calculate stress and load along with deformations of various types of springs.

SKILLS:
Assemble the components of an engine.
Part drawing of machine elements.
Design of rivets, bolts and cotter joints.
Design of spur and helical gears.

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 Machine Design

UNIT - 1 L-5, T-2

STEADY STRESSES IN MACHINE MEMBERS : Introduction to the design process, Factors ACTIVITIES:
influencing machine design, Selection of materials based on mechanical properties, Direct, bending
and torsional stress equations. o Design of power

transmission
UNIT - 2 L-10, T-3
shafts and
DESIGN OF SHAFTS AND COUPLINGS AND DESIGN OF FASTENERS AND WELDED JOINTS: couplings.
Design of solid and hollow shafts based on strength, Rigidity and critical speed, Design of keys and
key ways, Design of rigid and flexible couplings design of knuckle joints, Threaded fasteners, Design o Design a piston
of bolted joints including eccentric loading, Design of welded joints for pressure vessels and assembly for
structures, Theory of bonded joints. engine
considering
stresses.
UNIT - 3 L-6, T-3
o Part drawing of
DESIGN OF SPRINGS AND BEARINGS : Design of helical, leaf, disc and torsional springs under machine
constant loads, Design of bearings, Sliding contact and rolling contact types, Cubic mean load, elements.
Design of journal bearings, Lubrication in journal bearings, Calculation of bearing dimensions.
o Design of spur
and helical
UNIT - 4 L-6, T-4 gears.
THIN CYLINDERS & THICK CYLINDERS, CLUTCHES & BRAKES : Design principles, Stresses
due to internal and external pressures, Design methodology for enhanced pressure, Design of
Clutches- Single plate, Multi plate and cone clutches, Design of Brakes-Block and Band brakes, Self-
locking of brakes.

UNIT - 5 L-6, T-3

SPUR & HELICAL GEARS : Spur Gears- Definitions, Stresses in gear tooth, Lewis equation and
form factor, Design for strength, Helical Gears- Definitions, Formative number of teeth, Design based
on strength.

LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS Total hours: 30

1. Conversion of isometric views to orthometric views.

2. Conversion of optometric views to isometric views.
3. Conventions of different materials and standard components.
4. Sectional views.
5. Fasteners, bolts and nuts, locknuts.
6. Keys, couplings.
7. Cotter joint.
8. Stuffing box.
9. Eccentric.
10. Screw jack.
11. Swivel bearing.
12. Connecting rod.

13. Piston assembly.

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TEXT BOOK:
th
1. R. S. Khurmi and J. K. Gupta, ―A Text Book of Machine Design‖, 25 edition, Eurasia
Publishing House, New Delhi, 2014.

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. Joseph, E. Shigley and Charles R. Mischke, ―Mechanical Engineering Design‖,

th
6 edition, McGraw Hill International, 2003.
rd
2. V.B. Bhandari, ―Design of Machine Elements‖, 3 edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing,
New Delhi, 2010.

WEB LINK:

1. http://ecoursesonline.iasri.res.in/course/view.php?id=38

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 16HS301 PROFESSIONAL ETHICS

Hours Per Week : Total Hours :

L T P C L T P WA/RA SSH/HSH CS SA S BS
2 - - 2 30 - - 5 30 - 5 - 2

Course Description and Objectives:

This course offers insight into workplace rights of people, their safety concerns and more
importantly the ethics that are to be followed by professionals and corporates. The objective of
the course is to bring in awareness among the students about human values, social
responsibility and the ethics to be followed by engineering professionals.

Course Outcomes:
The student will be able to:
 understand professional responsibilities and ethics in the workplace. 

 have knowledge of contemporary issues related to personal and professional
interactions at the workplace. 

 understand the impact of engineering solutions in global and societal context. 

SKILLS:
Analyze the issues faced by society and business world related to safe technologies/
practices, employee rights, resource sharing and allocation, team work, organizational
dynamics, legislations related to business and technology, discrimination.
Appreciate the need for workplace etiquette and proper code of conduct.
Construct and evaluate arguments during decision making by considering viewpoints
of all the stakeholders.
Analyze one’s own beliefs and values during interpersonal and intra-organizational
conflicts.
Detect inconsistencies and common errors in reasoning during discussions and
practices.

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UNIT - 1 L-6
HUMAN VALUES: Morals, Values and ethics, Integrity, Work ethics, Service learning, Civic virtue,
ACTIVITIES:
Respect for others, Living peacefully, Caring, Sharing, Honesty, Courage, Valuing time, Co-
o Discuss a operation, Commitment, Empathy, Self-confidence, Character, Spirituality.
typical case
study on
UNIT - 2 L-6
workers strike
and analyze the ENGINEERING ETHICS & ENGINEERING AS SOCIAL EXPERIMENTATION: Engineering ethics -
conflict of Variety of moral issues, Types of inquiry moral dilemmas, Moral autonomy, Kohlburg’s theory,
interest among Gilligan’s theory impediments to responsible action; Engineering as social experimentation - Codes
different of ethics, A balanced outlook on law, The challenger case study.
stakeholders.
UNIT - 3 L-6
o Reading and
analyzing a ENGINEER’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY: Safety and risk, Assessment of safety and risk,
prisoner’s Risk benefit analysis and reducing risk, The government regulator’s approach to risk, Case studies -
narrative of The three mile islands, Chernobyl and Bhopal tragedy.
police abuse in
custody. UNIT - 4 L-6
o Watch and WORKPLACE RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Workplace rights and
discuss a video responsibilities, Engineers and managers, Oganizational complaint procedures, Government
report on agencies, Resolving employee concerns, Limits on acceptable behaviour in large corporation, Work
mishaps such environment, Ethical and legal considerations, Organizational responses to offensive behaviour and
as space harassment, Ethics in a global context.
shuttle mishap.
o Analyze and UNIT - 5 L-6
comment on
disasters such GLOBAL ISSUES: Multinational corporations, Business ethics, Environmental ethics, Computer
as Chernobyl, ethics, Role in technological development, Weapons development, Engineers as managers,
Consulting engineers, Engineers as expert witnesses and advisors, Honesty, Moral leadership,
Bhopal etc.
Sample code of conduct.
o Analyze the
HR policies
documents of a TEXT BOOK:
typical rd
1. Mike W. Martin and Roland Schinzinger, ―Ethics in Engineering‖, 3 edition, Tata McGraw
company on Hill, 2003.
issues such as
working hours,
employee REFERENCE BOOKS:
security and 1. P. S. Bajaj and Raj Agrawal, ―Business Ethics – An Indian Perspective‖, Biztantra, New
health care. Delhi, 2004.

2. Charles E. Harris, Michael S. Protchard and Michael J. Rabins, ―Engineering Ethics –

Concepts and Cases‖, Wadsworth Thompson Learning, United States, 2000.

3. Edmund G. Seebauer and Robert L. Barry, ―Fundamentals of Ethics for Scientists and
Engineers‖, Oxford University Press, 2001.

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 16AE301 AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS
DESIGN

Hours Per Week : Total Hours :

L T P C L T P WA/RA SSH/HSH CS SA S BS
2 1 2 4 30 15 - 2 40 2 3 2 -

Course Description and Objectives :

This course describes the criteria in design of different automotive components. The course
objective is to familiarize learners with various steps involved in the design process and to
make them understand the principles involved in evaluating the shape and dimensions of a
component to satisfy functional and strength requirements.

Course Outcomes:
The Students will be able to:
 select and design a suitable clutch for the drive system 

 select suitable gear ratio and number of speeds to design the gear box for any
system. 

 estimate the load, moment and stresses on frame members and suspension. 

 estimate the load, moment and stresses on front axle and steering system. 

 estimate the load, moment and stresses on final drive and rear axle 

SKILLS:
Analyze the stress and strain on engine components: identify and

quantify failure modes for engine parts.

Calculate the stress distribution for axial and shear forces, bending moments and
torques in objects with simple shapes using the “strength of materials” approach.

Design engine components using Modelling software

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UNIT - 1 L-6, T-3

ACTIVITIES: CONSIDERATIONS IN DESIGN : Statistics in design, Design for natural tolerances, Statistical
analysis, Mechanical reliability.
o Design a
piston using Design of clutches: Design requirements of friction clutches, Selection criterion, Torque transmission
modelling capacity, Lining materials, Design of single plate clutch, Multi-plate clutch and centrifugal clutch.
software

o Design of UNIT - 2 L-6, T-3

connecting rod GEARS: SPUR GEARS: Force analysis, Number of teeth, Face width and Beam strength of gear
using modelling tooth, Incremental dynamic tooth load, Effective load on gear tooth, Estimation of module based on
software beam strength and wear strength, Spur gear design for maximum power transmission.

o Design a piston Helical Gears: Virtual number of teeth, Tooth proportions, Force analysis, Beam strength and Wear
head using strength of helical gears, Effective load on gear tooth, Herringbone gear.
modelling
software BEVEL GEARS: Types, Terminology of bevel gears, Force analysis, Beam strength and Wear
strength of bevel gears, Effective load on gear tooth, Spiral bevel gears.

Worm Gears: Terminology, Force analysis, Friction in worm gears, Vector method, Strength rating
and wear rating of worm gears, Thermal considerations.

GEAR BOX DESIGN: Ray diagram, gear box configuration and design.

UNIT - 3 L-6, T-3

DESIGN OF BRAKE, AXLE SYSTEMS Requirements of braking system, Mechaniccal, Hydraulic
and Pneumatic brakes, Internal expanding shoe brake and disc brake.

Design of axles and propeller shafts: Design of front and rear axles, Design propeller shafts for
bending, Torsion and Rigidity, Design of universal joints and slip joints.

Design of Levers: Types, Applications in Automobile, Design of levers:Rocker arm , Hand and foot
levers.

UNIT - 4 L-6, T-3

DESIGN OF STANDARD COMPONENTS: Design of flat pulleys, Wire ropes, Selection and design
of flat belts,V belts, Chains and sprockets, Crank case, Oil seals and gaskets, Engine mountings and
Brackets, Torsion bar, Telescopic shock absorber

UNIT - 5 L-6, T-3

ENGINE COMPONENT DESIGN: Design of Piston, Piston pin, Connecting Rod, Crankshaft,
Cylinder liner, Cylinder head, Inlet and exhaust valves

Part Modeling using CAD Software: Generation of various 3D Models through Protrusion, revolve,
shell sweep. Creation of various features. Study of parent child relation. Feature based and Boolean
based modeling surface and Assembly Modeling. Study of various standard Translators. Design
simple components.

DESIGN DATA BOOK:

1. PSG Design data book.

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TEXT BOOKS:
1. V.B.Bhandari, ―Design of Machine Elements‖, 2nd Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company Ltd., 2000.

2. Joseph.E. Shigley and Larry.D. Mitchell, ‖Mechanical Engineering Design’, 6th Edition,
McGraw-Hill International, 2001.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. M.F. Spotts and T.E. Shoup, ―Design of Machine Elements‖, 7th Edition, Pearson, 2004.
Education.

2. George E. Dieter, ―Engineering Design and A Material and Processing Approach‖, 2nd
edition, McGraw-Hill International, 2012.

3. Robert C. Junivall, ―Fundamentals of Machine Component Design‖, 4th Edition, John

Wiley and Sons, 2000.

4. Paul H. Black and O. Eugene Adams Jr., ―Machine Design‖, 3rd edition, McGraw- Hill
International, 1983.

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16AE303 SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES

Hours Per Week : Total Hours :

L T P C L T P WA/RA SSH/HSH CS SA S BS
2 1 2 4 45 - 30 2 40 2 3 2 -

Course Description and Objectives:

This course offers understanding on fundamental concepts of tractor design, mechanisms in
tractors and trailers, farm equipment design and working principles of various off-road
vehicle.The objective of this course is to impart basic knowledge on different types of special
vehicles, tractor mechanisms and farm equipemtent along with practical experience on
different equipment.

Course Outcomes:
The student will be able to:

• understand the concepts in general design of tractors, safety, crumple zone and
crash testing.
• understand cooling, lubrication and fuel systems of various off-road vehicles.

• familiarize with the various types of farm machine transmission systems.

• understand importance of driver’s visibility and cabin design.

• gain knowledge on different types of farm equipment.

SKILLS:

Perform efficient and economic operation of earth moving vehicles

Toubleshooting of tractors/farm machines

Adjust pedal play in clutch, brake, hand brake lever and steering wheel play.

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UNIT - 1 L-10
GENERAL DESIGN OF TRACTORS:Classification of tractors, Main components of tractor, Safety
ACTIVITIES:
rules, Fundamentals of Engine Operation, Tractor controls and the starting of the tractor engines,
Basic notions and definition, Engine cycles, Operation of multicylinder engines, General engine o Practice
design, Basic engine performance characteristics. diriving and
operation of
different off-
UNIT - 2 L-9
road vehicles
ENGINE MECHANISM OF TRACTOR: Cylinder and pistons, Connecting rods and crankshafts,
Engine balancing, Constructio and operation of the valve mechanism, Valve mechanism o Troubleshoot
components, Valve mechanism troubles. tractors and

farm machinery
UNIT - 3 L-10
o Design and
EARTH MOVING MACHINES : Bulldozers, Cable and hydraulic dozers, Crawler track, Running and analyze
steering gears, Scrapers, Drag and self-Powered types, Dump trucks and dumpers, Loaders, single different safety
bucket, Multi bucket and rotary types, Power and Capacity of earth moving machines. devices for
tractors and
farm equipment
UNIT - 4 L-9
DIFFERENT TYPES OF EQUIPMENT : Transport equipment, Powered equipment, Tractors and
Trollies, Trailers, Platform lift trucks, Fork lift trucks, containers and Supports, Hauling equipment:
Types of dump trucks, High way vehicles, off high way vehicles, Hoisting equipment: Jacks, truck
mounted crane, Crawler crane, Outriggers, Military purpose vehicle.

UNIT - 5 L-7
FARM EQUIPMENT: Working attachments of tractors, Farm equipment, Classification, Auxiliary
equipment, Trailers and body tipping mechanism.

LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS Total hours:30

1. Tractor driving practice.

2. Case study on Tractors.

3. Driving practice on Dozers.

4. Earth moving equipment.

5. Demonstration on:
i) adjustment of pedal play in clutch, brake, hand brake lever and steering wheel play
ii) air bleeding from hydraulic brakes, air bleeding of diesel fuel system
iii) wheel bearings tightening and adjustment
iv) adjustment of head lights beam
v) disassembly and assemble of tyre and tube
6. Study on Military vehicles.

7. Practice on working attachments of Tractors.

TEXT BOOK:

1. E.L.Barger, J.B.Liljedahl,W.M.Carleton, E.G.Mckibben, ―Tractors and their Power Units‖,

rd
3 edition, Chapman & Hall, 2008.
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16AE305
VEHICLE BODY ENGINEERING

Hours Per Week : Total Hours :

L T P C L T P WA/RA SSH/HSH CS SA S BS
3 1 - 3 45 - - 2 40 2 3 2 -

Course Description and Objectives:

This course offers fundamental knowledge on various types of bodies for small and heavy four
wheel vehicles, their aerodynamics and materials for their fabrication.The objective of this
course is to impart basic knowledge on different bus and car body layouts, design and material
selection for fabrication.

Course Outcomes:
The student will be able to:

 understand the concept of car body design, passenger safety, crumple zone and
crash testing 

 use the concepts of wind tunnel testing and vehicle body optimization techniques 

 familiarize with various types of bus body construction, seating layout, regulations
and comfort 

 understand various heavy vehicle bodies, driver’s visibility and cabin design. 

 gain knowledge on different materials and painting techniques for vehicle body. 

SKILLS:
Identify different bus body layouts.

Design and analyze body shape for a given vehicle

Test and analyze the models of different vehicles

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UNIT - 1 L-10

CAR BODY: Types: Saloon, Convertibles, Limousine, Estate car, Racing and sports car. Visibility: ACTIVITIES:
regulations, Driver’s visibility, Tests for visibility, Methods of improving visibility and space in cars.
Safety: Safety design, Safety equipments for cars. Car body construction; Design criteria, Prototype o Design and
making, Initial tests, Crash tests on full scale model, Dummies and Instrumentation. analyze
different bus
UNIT - 2 L-10 body layouts

VEHICLE AERODYNAMICS: Objectives. Vehicle drag and types; Various types of forces and o Estimate drag
moments, Offects of forces and moments, Side wind effects on forces and moments, Various body force on
optimization techniques for minimum drag, Wind tunnel testing: Flow visualization techniques, Scale different body
configurations
model testing, Component balance to measure forces and moments.
o Perform scaled
UNIT - 3 L-10 model testing
Bus Body:Types: Mini bus, Single decker, Double-decker, Two level and articulated bus. Bus body on different
vehicle bodies
layout; Floor height, Engine location, Entrance and exit location, Seating dimensions. Constructional
details: Frame construction, Double skin construction,Ttypes of metal sections used, Regulations,
Conventional and integral type construction.

UNIT - 4 L-9

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE: Types of body; Flat platform, Drop side, Fixed side, Tipper body, Tanker
body, Light commercial vehicle body types. Dimensions of driver’s seat relation to controls. Drivers
cab design.

UNIT - 5 L-6

BODY MATERIALS, TRIM AND MECHANISMS : Steel sheet, Timber, Plastic, GRP, Properties of
materials; Corrosion, Anticorrosion methods.Selection of paint and painting process.Body trim
items.Body mechanisms.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Jornsen Reimpell, Helmut Stoll and Jurgen Betzler, ―The Automotive Chassis: Engineering
nd
Principles‖, 2 edition, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2001
2. J Powloski, ―Vehicle Body Engineering‖, Business Books Ltd., London.2000

REFERENCE BOOKS:

1. John Fenton, ―Vehicle Body Layout & Analysis‖, Hutchinson, London, 1980.
2. J.G. Giles, ―Body Construction and Design‖, Vol. 6.,llefe Books/Butterworth and Co..2002
3. Crouse W. H. and Anglin D. L., ―Automotive Chassis‖, 10th edition, McGraw Hill Education
(India) Private Limited, 2006.

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16AE306 VEHICLE DYNAMICS

Hours Per Week : Total Hours :

L T P C L T P WA/RA SSH/HSH CS SA S BS
2 1 0 3 30 15 - 2 40 2 3 2 -

Course Description and Objectives:

This course offers fundamental concepts of vehicle vibrations, dynamics of suspension,
stability of vehicles, performance and aerodynamics of vehicles.The objective of this course is
to impart knowledge on basic and advanced concepts in vehicle vibrations, suspensions and
stability of vehicle and their effects, related to longitudinal, vertical and lateral dynamics.

Course Outcomes:
The student will be able to:
 evaluate the fundamentals of vibration. 

 analyze multi degree freedom system for mode shape in transmission linkages. 

 analyze the vehicle directional stability and roll behavior. 

 enumerate the suspension systems, tyre dynamics and directional stability of the
vehicle. 

 analyze the vehicle dynamic using statistical methods. 

SKILLS:
Identify different types of vibrating systems.

Design and analyze spring required for a given suspension system

Identify the effect of different resistances on vehicle performance.

Identify the effect of aerodynamics on vehicle performance.

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UNIT - 1 L-6
BASICS OF VIBRATION: Classification of vibration, Definitions, Mechanical vibrating systems,
ACTIVITIES:
Mechanical vibration and human comfort.Modeling and simulation studies. Single degree of freedom,
Multi degree freedom systems, Free, Forced and damped vibrations. Magnification factor and o Draw free body
transmissibility.Vibrationabsorber.Two degree of freedom system.Modal analysis. diagram of
different
vibration
UNIT - 2 L-6
system.
DYNAMICS OF SUSPENSION &TYRES: Requirements of suspension system.Spring mass
frequency, Wheel hop, Wheel wobble,Wheel shimmy, Choice of suspension spring rate.Calculation o Calculate
of effective spring rate. Vehicle suspension in fore and aft & roll axis. Human response to vibration, spring rate,
Vehicle ride model. Tire forces and moments, Rolling resistance of tires, Relationship between tractive effort of
tractive effort and longitudinal slip of tyres, Cornering properties of tyres, Ride properties of tyre. vehicles.

o Estimate
UNIT - 3 L-6 different types
of resistances
STABILITY OF VEHICLES: Resistance, Types of resistance, Load distribution, Stability on a curved
on vehicles.
track slope and a banked road, Calculation of tractive effort and reactions for different drives.
o Estimate
different
UNIT - 4 L-6
aerodynamic
PERFORMANCE &HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF VEHICLES: Equation of motion and forces
maximum tractive effort.Aerodynamics forces and moments.Power plant and transmission
characteristics.Prediction of vehicle performance.Brakingperformance.Steeringgeometry.Steady
state handling characteristics.Steady state response to steering input.Transient response
characteristics.Directional stability of vehicle.

UNIT - 5 L-6
BASICS OF CAR AERODYNAMICS: Objects — Vehicle types of drag. Various types of forces and
moments.Effects of forces and moments.Various body optimization techniques for minimum
drag.Principle of wind tunnel technology. Flow visualization techniques. Test with scale models.

TEXT BOOKS:
th
1. Giri N.K, ―Automobile Mechanics‖, 8 edition, Khanna Publishers, 2006.
rd
2. Rao J.S and Gupta. K, ―Theory and Practice of Mechanical Vibrations‖, 3 edition, Wiley
Eastern, 2002.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
th
1. Heldt.P.M, ―Automotive Chassis‖,5 edition, Chilton Co., 1992.
rd
2. Ellis.J.R, ―Vehicle Dynamics‖, 3 edition, Business Books,1991.
nd
3. Giles.J.G.Steering, ―Suspension and Tyres‖, 2 edition, Llliffe Books, 1998.
rd
4. Ham B, Pacejka,‖Tyre and Vehicle Dynamics‖, 3 edition SAE Publication, 2002.
rd
5. J. Y. Wong, ―Theory of Ground Vehicles‖, 3 edition, John Willey and Sons,1997.

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16AE307 AUTOTRONICS

Hours Per Week : Total Hours :

L T P C L T P WA/RA SSH/HSH CS SA S BS
3 - 2 4 45 - 30 5 40 2 8 5 5

Course Description and Objectives:

This course offers fundamental concepts of automotive electrical and electronic systems and
helps the leaner develop basic skills necessary to diagnose problems in starting, charging,
lighting and sensory systems. The objective of this course is to impart knowledge on basic and
advanced electronic systems and technologies in automobiles like electronic battery charging,
fuel injection systems, fuel cells, solar power systems along with advanced electric and hybrid
vehicles.

Course Outcomes:
The student will be able to:

 recognize and understand different wiring diagrams used in manufacturer’s

workshop manuals. 

 identify the various modules and sensors from the wiring diagrams. 

 determine the function and operation of various electronic components and
understand their role in the management of the vehicle control. 

 uderstand construction and working of different electric and hybrid vehicles. 

SKILLS:
Identify electrical wiring layouts of different systems.
Identify different electronic components in an automobile and their working.
Analyze the construction and working of different AC and DC generators.
Use tools and gauges for different measurements.
Propose alternative power systems for different applications.
Perform analog to digital interfacing and data acquisition.

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UNIT - 1 L-10
INTRODUCTION : AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS : Automotive electric power generation,
ACTIVITIES:
Storage & Distribution systems, Wiring harness, Circuit diagrams and symbols, 12/24/42 volt system,
Positive earth and negative earth, Earth return and insulated return systems, Multiplexed wiring systems, o Draw wiring
Electromagnetic compatibility, Electromagnetic interference, Controlled Area Networks (CAN) diagrams for
different
Battery: Types, Principle of lead acid battery, Constructional details, Recharging the battery, Battery electrical
ratings, Battery Performance, Battery capacities, Battery efficiency, Battery tests, Battery failures, systems and
Alkaline battery, Maintenance free batteries, Hybrid batteries implement
circuits.
UNIT-2 L- 9
CHARGING SYSTEMS & REGULATORS : Generators, A. C. Generators, Magnetos Constant
o Identify wiring
current & Voltage systems, Current & Voltage regulator, Semi-conductor type regulator, Regulator
requirements
for alternators
o Carry out
Starting Systems: Requirements of Starting system, Starting system layout, Selection of motor,
disassembly
matching battery, Drive mechanisms, Permanent magnet motors
and assembly
of alternator/
UNIT - 3 L-9 starting motor.

IGNITION SYSTEMS : Introduction, Types, Lgnition coil, Distributor, Cam angle & Contact angle o Choose
gap, Advance mechanisms, Ballast Resistance, Limitations of coil Ignition, Transistorized Ignition appropriate
systems, Spark plugs,Ttypes, Construction. tool/gauge/
device to
LIGHTING SYSTEMS: Fundamentals, Headlight, Types, Lighting circuits, Interior lighting, Signaling,
perform
LED lighting, Gas discharge lighting measurements

o Set up solar
UNIT - 4 L-9
panels and
AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMETN & ACCESSORIES :Fuel gauge, Oil pressure gauge, Temperature perform
gauges, Speedometer, Warning Lights, Electric Horn, Horn Relay, Wind Shield wipers, Heaters & voltage/current
Defrosters, Electric windows. measurements

AUTOMOTIVE SENSORS & ACTUATORS : Actuators, Air-flow rate sensor, Angular position o Test different
sensor, Throttle angle sensor, Temperature sensor, Knock sensor, Pressure sensor. Feedback for batteries
engine control, Solenoid actuators, Motorized actuators.
o Perform ECU
diagnostics
UNIT - 5 L-8
o Perform A/D
AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS : Electronic Ignition systems, Electronic injection systems, interfacing and
Antilock brake system circuit, Traction control, Electronic control of automobile transmission, Active data acquisition
suspension, Engine management system.

ELECTRONIC AND HYBRID VEHICLES : Types, Energy sources – batteries, Fuel cells, Solar and
Hydrogen, Electric machines and controllers, Design considerations, Challenges and recent
developments.

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LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS Total hours:30

1. Automotive electrical and electronic systems layout

2. Battery charging and testing

3. Testing of alternators/DC motors

4. Testing of starting motors

5. Electronic ignition system

6. Dash board panel instruments and controls

7. Headlight beam alignment and testing

8. Auto electrical component testing using multifunction tester

9. Demonstration of electric bike and hybrid vehicle

10. Electronic control unit diagnostic system

11. Analog/Digital converter interfacing and simple data acquisition

TEXT BOOKS:
th
1. Tom Denton, ―Automobile Electrical and Electronic Systems‖, 4 edition, Butterworth-
Heinemann, 2014.
th
2. P. L. Kohli, ―Automotive Electrical Equipment‖, 27 reprint., Tata McGraw Hill, 2006.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
th
1. Primrose Young, Leonard Griffiths, ―Automobile Electrical and Electronic Equipment‖, 9
edition, Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd, 1981.
th
2. William B. Ribbens, Norman P. Mansour, ―Understanding Automotive Electronics‖, 6
edition, Newnes Publications, 2003.

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