SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL

DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

Students Handbook
For
B.Tech VII Semester
Academic Year (2014-2015)

CONTENTS

CONTENTS PAGE NO
Vision and Mission of the University 8
Vision and Mission of the Department 9
Programme Educational Objectives 10
Programme Outcomes 11
Graduate Attributes 12
Mentors & Mentee List 14
Academic Schedule 15
Time Table 21
Curriculum 23
VEHICLE BODY & INTERIOR DESIGN 25
 Preamble 25
 Course Educational Objectives 25
 Course Outcomes 25
 Pre-requisites 25
 Link to other courses 25
 Course Content 26
 Learning Resources
o Text Books
27
o Reference Books
o Online Resources
 Learning and Teaching Activities
o Learning and Teaching Modes
28
o Work Load
o Learning Activities Summary(Lesson Plan)
 Assessment
o Principles
o Assessment Summary
o Mapping Course Outcomes with Programme 31
Outcomes
o Assessment Related Requirements
o Assessment Details
 Model Question Paper 34
VEHICLE EVALUATION & MAINTENANCE 35
 Preamble 35
 Course Educational Objectives 35
 Course Outcomes 35
 Pre-requisites 35
 Link to other courses 35
 Course Content 36
 Learning Resources
o Text Books
37
o Reference Books
o Online Resources
 Learning and Teaching Activities 38
o Learning and Teaching Modes
 o Work Load
o Learning Activities Summary(Lesson Plan)
 Assessment
o Principles
o Assessment Summary
o Mapping Course Outcomes with Programme 42
Outcomes
o Assessment Related Requirements
o Assessment Details
 Model Question Paper 44
FUEL CONSERVATION & ALTERNATIVE FUELS 45
 Preamble 45
 Course Educational Objectives 45
 Course Outcomes 45
 Pre-requisites 45
 Link to other courses 45
 Course Content 46
 Learning Resources
o Text Books
47
o Reference Books
o Online Resources
 Learning and Teaching Activities
o Learning and Teaching Modes
48
o Work Load
o Learning Activities Summary(Lesson Plan)
 Tutorial Outline 52
 Assessment
o Principles
o Assessment Summary
o Mapping Course Outcomes with Programme 53
Outcomes
o Assessment Related Requirements
o Assessment Details
 Model Question Paper 56
FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS 60
 Preamble 60
 Course Educational Objectives 60
 Course Outcomes 60
 Pre-requisites 60
 Link to other courses 60
 Course Content 61
 Learning Resources 62
 o Text Books
o Reference Books
o Online Resources
 Learning and Teaching Activities
o Learning and Teaching Modes
63
o Work Load
o Learning Activities Summary(Lesson Plan)
 Assessment
o Principles
o Assessment Summary
o Mapping Course Outcomes with Programme 65
Outcomes
o Assessment Related Requirements
o Assessment Details
 Model Question Paper 67
TWO AND THREE WHEELERS 69
 Preamble 69
 Course Educational Objectives 69
 Course Outcomes 69
 Pre-requisites 69
 Link to other courses 69
 Course Content 70
 Learning Resources
o Text Books
71
o Reference Books
o Online Resources
 Learning and Teaching Activities
o Learning and Teaching Modes
72
o Work Load
o Learning Activities Summary(Lesson Plan)
 Assessment
o Principles
o Assessment Summary
o Mapping Course Outcomes with Programme 76
Outcomes
o Assessment Related Requirements
o Assessment Details
 Model Question Paper 78
AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY 81
 Preamble 81
 Course Educational Objectives 81
 Course Outcomes 81
  Pre-requisites 81
 Link to other courses 81
 Course Content 81
 Learning Resources
o Text Books
83
o Reference Books
o Online Resources
 Learning and Teaching Activities
o Learning and Teaching Modes
84
o Work Load
o Learning Activities Summary(Lesson Plan)
 Assessment
o Principles
o Assessment Summary
o Mapping Course Outcomes with Programme 85
Outcomes
o Assessment Related Requirements
o Assessment Details
 Model Question Paper 88
VEHICLE EVALUATION & MAINTENANCE LAB 91
 Preamble 91
 Course Educational Objectives 91
 Course Outcomes 91
 Pre-requisites 91
 Link to other courses 91
 Course Content 91
 Learning Resources
o Text Books
93
o Reference Books
o Online Resources
 Learning and Teaching Activities
o Learning and Teaching Modes
94
o Work Load
o Learning Activities Summary(Lesson Plan)
 Assessment
o Principles
o Assessment Summary
o Mapping Course Outcomes with Programme 95
Outcomes
o Assessment Related Requirements
o Assessment Details
MODELLING& SIMULATION LAB 98
 Preamble 98
 Course Educational Objectives 98
 Course Outcomes 98
 Pre-requisites 98
 Link to other courses 98
 Course Content 98
 Learning Resources
o Text Books
99
o Reference Books
o Online Resources
 Learning and Teaching Activities
o Learning and Teaching Modes
100
o Work Load
o Learning Activities Summary(Lesson Plan)
 Assessment
o Principles
o Assessment Summary
o Mapping Course Outcomes with Programme 101
Outcomes
o Assessment Related Requirements
o Assessment Details
VEL TECH RANGARAJAN Dr. SAGUNTHALA R&D INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY

Vision and Mission of the Institute

VISION

To create, translate and disseminate frontiers of knowledge embedded with creativity and
innovation for a positive transformation of emerging society.

MISSION

To nurture excellence in teaching, learning, creativity and research; translate knowledge into
practice; foster multidisciplinary research across science, medicine, engineering, technology and
humanities; incubate entrepreneurship; instill integrity and honour; inculcate scholarly
leadership towards global competence and growth beyond self in a serene, inclusive and free
academic environment.
 Department of Automobile Engineering
Vision and Mission of the Department

Vision

“To reach the highest level in the field of Automobile Engineering, by Continously enhancing
Research and Development activities. Be the center of excellence in Automobile Engineering to
meet the Global Challenges.”

Mission

The mission of the Automobile Engineering Department is

 To produce competent professional workforce for the global automotive industry.

 To continue improving the standards of skills training that meets the National and
international education requirements.

 To provide students encouraging and various environment with technical competency

recognized by the automotive industry.

 To establish constant and active partnership with industries through consultancy and
R&D Projects.
 Department of Automobile Engineering

B.Tech Automobile Engineering

The Programme Educational Objectives (PEO’S)

A. A strong foundation in mathematics, basic science and engineering fundamentals to

successfully compete for entry level positions and pursue graduate studies in Automobile
Engineering and related fields.

B. Contemporary professional and lifelong learning skills including hands-on experience,

familiarity with CAD/CAE software packages, technical expertise on engineering
materials, vehicle dynamics, automobile structures, propulsion, FEA systems, hybrid
vehicles, alternative fuels and automobile manufacturing methods to successfully
compete in the national and global engineering market.

C. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, broad knowledge, and an understanding

of multicultural and global perspectives to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams,
both as team members and as leaders.

D. Understand societal related issues such as ethical choices, environmental protection,

health and safety, and appropriate business skills.
 Department of Automobile Engineering

B.Tech Automobile Engineering

Programme Outcomes (PO)

The Program provides opportunities for the Students to achieve the following Outcomes:

1. Ability to use their breadth and depth of knowledge and skills in the fundamental
disciplines of Automobile engineering to pursue successful professional careers.

2. Ability to conduct Laboratory Experiments such as in engineering Practices, Computer

Aided Drafting & Modeling, Strength of Materials, Fluid Mechanics and Machinery,
Thermodynamics, Engine Performance and Emission, Engine Systems and
Reconditioning, Engine Components, Chassis Components, Fuels and Lubricants, Two
and Three Wheeler, Vehicle Evaluation and Maintenance to investigate and understand
Automobile Engineering principles and characteristics of the components and systems.
3. Synthesize information / data from various sources of auto component design and
operations.

4. Ability to apply mathematical and numerical skills to interpret and solve problems for
Automobile Design and for applying core knowledge in Vehicle dynamics, Automobile
Structures, Propulsion and Power, and Dynamics and Control to formulate and solve
problems in engineering, including the use of current experimental and data analysis
techniques.
5. Ability to use Automobile labs and workshop equipment competently and safely as per
SAE standards.
6. Understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental, and societal context.
7. Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
Automobile engineering practice.

8. Ability to identify, formulate and solve Automobile Engineering problems.

9. Ability to work collaboratively, creatively and to communicate effectively, in applying
discipline-specific knowledge in basic sciences and Automobile Engineering.
10. Ability to engage in life-long learning knowledge of contemporary issues.
11. Productive citizens with high professional and ethical standards.
12. Apply project managment techniques and financial aspects for automobile industrial
projects.
 Department of Automobile Engineering

Graduate Attributes

a) Graduates demonstrate knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.

b) Graduates demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
c) Graduates demonstrate an ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret
data.
d) Graduates demonstrate an ability to design a system, component or process as per needs and
specifications.
e) Graduates demonstrate an ability to visualize and work on laboratory and multidisciplinary
tasks.
f) Graduate demonstrate skills to use modern engineering tools, software and equipment to
analyze problems.
g) Graduates demonstrate knowledge of professional and ethical responsibilities.
h) Graduates are able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
i) Graduates show the understanding of impact of engineering solutions on the society and also
will be aware of contemporary issues.
j) Graduates develop confidence for self-education and ability for life-long learning.
k) Graduates who can participate and succeed in competitive examinations.
l) Graduates demonstrate knowledge of project management and finance.
 VEL TECH DR.RR & DR.SR TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR B.TECH 2nd, 3rd AND 4th YEAR & MCA-3rd YEAR
(2014-2015)
Working Unit
Cycl
Date Day Perio Syllabus Assignment Seminar Worki
Days e
ds ng
Test
July 2014 Day

1 Tue
2 Wed
3 Thu
HOLIDAYS
4 Fri
5 Sat
6 Sun
COMMENCEMENT OF
7 Mon 1 8 CLASSES-B.TECH -3rd, 5th,&7th Sem 1
& MCA 5th Sem-UNIT I - BEGINS
REGISTRATIO
8 Tue 2 16 2
N OF
9 Wed 3 24 STUDENTS 3
10 Thu 4 32 4
11 Fri 5 40 5
12 Sat HOLIDAY
13 Sun HOLIDAY
14 Mon 6 48 6
15 Tue 7 56 7
16 Wed 8 64 SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMS FOR B.TECH 8
17 Thu 9 72 2nd,4th & 6th SEMESTER & MCA-4th 9
18 Fri 10 80 SEMESTER 10
19 Sat
20 Sun HOLIDAY
Assignment 1 in Unit -1
21 Mon 11 88 11
Submission Seminar
22 Tue 12 96 12
Assignment 1 in
23 Wed 13 104 UNIT 1 TO BE COMPLETED 13
system entry
24 Thu 14 112 UNIT 2 BEGINS 1
25 Fri 15 120 2
26 Sat Special classes / Remedial classes/ Industrial visit/ Guest lecture/ Research reviews Etc
27 Sun HOLIDAY
28 Mon 16 128 3
29 Tue Ramzan Holiday
30 Wed 17 136 4
31 Thu 18 144 5
August 2014
1 Fri 19 152 6
2 Sat Special classes / Remedial classes/ Industrial visit/ Guest lecture/ Research reviews Etc
3 Sun HOLIDAY
4 Mon 20 160 7
5 Tue 21 168 8
6 Wed 22 176 9
7 Thu 23 184 10
 Assignment 2 in Unit -2
8 Fri 24 192 11
Submission Seminar
9 Sat HOLIDAY
10 Sun HOLIDAY
August 2014
11 Mon 25 200 Students Monthly Report-1 12
Assignment 2 in
12 Tue 26 208 UNIT 2 TO BE COMPLETED 13
system entry
13 Wed 27 216 UNIT 3 BEGINS 1
14 Thu 28 224 2
15 Fri Independence Holiday
16 Sat Special classes / Remedial classes/ Industrial visit/ Guest lecture/ Research reviews Etc
17 Sun Krishna Jayanthi HOLIDAY
18 Mon 29 230 CYCLE TEST- 1 STARTS S1 3
19 Tue 30 236 S2 4
20 Wed 31 242 S3 5
21 Thu 32 248 S4 6
22 Fri 33 254 S5 7
23 Sat Special classes / Remedial classes/ Industrial visit/ Guest lecture/ Research reviews Etc
24 Sun HOLIDAY
25 Mon 34 260 S6 8
26 Tue 35 266 CYCLE TEST- 1 ENDS S7 9
27 Wed 36 274 10
MODEL PRACTICAL EXAM-1
28 Thu 37 282 11
29 Fri Vinayakar Chathurthi HOLIDAY
30 Sat HOLIDAY
31 Sun HOLIDAY
September 2014
1 Mon 38 290 12
2 Tue 39 298 MODEL PRACTICAL EXAM-1 13
3 Wed 40 306 14
Assignment 3 in Unit -3
4 Thu 41 314 15
Submission Seminar
Assignment 3 in
5 Fri 42 322 UNIT 3 TO BE COMPLETED 16
system entry
6 Sat Special classes / Remedial classes/ Industrial visit/ Guest lecture/ Research reviews Etc
7 Sun HOLIDAY
8 Mon 43 330 UNIT 4 BEGINS 1
9 Tue 44 338 2
10 Wed 45 346 3
11 Thu 46 354 4
12 Fri 47 362 5
13 Sat HOLIDAY
14 Sun HOLIDAY
15 Mon 48 370 Students Monthly Report-2 6
16 Tue 49 378 7
17 Wed 50 386 8
18 Thu 51 394 9
19 Fri 52 402 10
20 Sat Special classes / Remedial classes/ Industrial visit/ Guest lecture/ Research reviews Etc
21 Sun HOLIDAY
Assignment 4 in Unit -4
22 Mon 53 410 11
Submission Seminar
23 Tue 54 418 12
Assignment 4 in
24 Wed 55 426 UNIT 4 TO BE COMPLETED 13
system entry
September 2014
25 Thu 56 434 UNIT 5 BEGINS 1
26 Fri 57 442 2
27 Sat Special classes / Remedial classes/ Industrial visit/ Guest lecture/ Research reviews Etc
28 Sun HOLIDAY
29 Mon 58 448 CYCLE TEST-2 STARTS S1 3
30 Tue 59 454 S2 4
October 2014
1 Wed 60 460 S3 5
2 Thu Gandhi Jayanthi and Ayutha Pooja HOLIDAY
3 Fri Vijaya Dasami HOLIDAY
4 Sat HOLIDAY
5 Sun Bakrid HOLIDAY
6 Mon 61 466 S4 6
7 Tue 62 472 S5 7
8 Wed 63 478 S6 8
9 Thu 64 484 CYCLE TEST-2 ENDS S7 9
10 Fri 65 492 10
11 Sat HOLIDAY
12 Sun HOLIDAY
13 Mon 66 500 11
14 Tue 67 508 12
15 Wed 68 516 13
Assignment 5 in Unit -5
16 Thu 69 524 14
Submission Seminar
17 Fri 70 532 15
18 Sat Special classes / Remedial classes/ Industrial visit/ Guest lecture/ Research reviews Etc
19 Sun HOLIDAY
Assignment 5 in
20 Mon 71 540 UNIT 5 TO BE COMPLETED 16
system entry
21 Tue 72 548 REVISION CLASSES
22 Wed Deepavali HOLIDAY
23 Thu 73 556
REVISION CLASSES
24 Fri 74 564
25 Sat Special classes / Remedial classes/ Industrial visit/ Guest lecture/ Research reviews Etc
26 Sun HOLIDAY
27 Mon 75 568
28 Tue 76 572
29 Wed 77 576 MODEL PRACTICAL EXAM-2
30 Thu 78 580
31 Fri 79 584
November 2014
1 Sat MODEL PRACTICAL EXAM-2
 2 Sun HOLIDAY
3 Mon 80 588 MODEL THEORY EXAM STARTS S1
4 Tue 81 592 S2
5 Wed 82 596 S3
6 Thu 83 600 S4
7 Fri 84 604 S5
8 Sat HOLIDAY
9 Sun HOLIDAY
10 Mon 85 608 S6
November 2014
11 Tue MUHARRAM HOLIDAY
MODEL THEORY EXAM
12 Wed 86 612 S7
ENDS & Students Monthly
Report-3
13-11-2014 TO 23-11-2014 - 21-11-2014 & 22-11-2014-
STUDY HOLIDAYS ISSUE OF HALL
TICKETS
November/December 2014

24-11-2014 TO 17-12-2014-UNIVERSITY
THEORY EXAMINATIONS

18-12-2014 TO 24-12-2014
UNIVERSITY PRACTICAL
EXAMS
25-12-2014 TO 18-01-2015-
CHRISTMAS,NEW YEAR AND PONGAL
HOLIDAYS January 2015

19 Mon 1 8
COMMENCEMENT OF 1
CLASSES-B.Tech 4th & 6th sem,
20 Tue 2 16 REGISTRATIO 2
21 Wed 3 24 N OF 3
22 Thu 4 32 STUDENTS 4
23 Fri 5 40 5
24 Sat HOLIDAY
25 Sun HOLIDAY
26 Mon REPUBLIC DAY HOLIDAY
27 Tue 6 48 6
28 Wed 7 56 7
29 Thu 8 64 8
30 Fri 9 72 9
STUDENTS TECH FEST
31 Sat 10 80 10
February 2015
1 Sun HOLIDAY
Assignment 1 in Unit -1
2 Mon 11 88 11
Submission Seminar
3 Tue 12 96 12
 SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMS FOR Assignment 1 in UNIT 1 TO BE
4 Wed 13 104 13
B.TECH 3rd,5th & 7th SEMESTER system entry COMPLETED
5 Thu 14 112 & MCA-th SEMESTER UNIT 2 BEGINS 1
6 Fri 15 120 2
7 Sat 16 128 3
8 Sun HOLIDAY
9 Mon 17 136 4
10 Tue 18 144 5
11 Wed 19 152 6
12 Thu 20 160 7
13 Fri 21 168 8
14 Sat HOLIDAY
15 Sun HOLIDAY
16 Mon 22 176 9
February 2015
17 Tue 23 184 10
Assignment 2 in Unit -2
18 Wed 24 192 11
Submission Seminar
19 Thu 25 200 12
Assignment 2 in
20 Fri 26 208 UNIT 2 TO BE COMPLETED 13
system entry
21 Sat 27 216 UNIT 3 BEGINS 1
22 Sun HOLIDAY
CYCLE TEST- 1
23 Mon 28 222 S1 2
STARTS & Students
24 Tue 29 228 Monthly Report-1 S2 3
25 Wed 30 234 S3 4
26 Thu 31 240 S4 5
27 Fri 32 246 S5 6
28 Sat Special classes / Remedial classes/ Industrial visit/ Guest lecture/ Research reviews Etc
March 2015
1 Sun HOLIDAY
2 Mon 33 252 S6 7
3 Tue 34 258 CYCLE TEST- 1 ENDS S7 8
4 Wed 35 266 9
5 Thu 36 274 10
MODEL PRACTICAL EXAM-1
6 Fri 37 282 NATIONAL 11
7 Sat 38 290 CONFERRENCE - 12
8 Sun HOLIDAY SCHOOL OF
9 Mon 39 298 13
10 Tue 40 306
MODEL PRACTICAL EXAM-1 14
Assignment 3 in Unit -3
11 Wed 41 314 15
Submission Seminar
Assignment 3 in
12 Thu 42 322 UNIT 3 TO BE COMPLETED 16
system entry
13 Fri 43 330 UNIT 4 BEGINS NATIONAL 1
14 Sat CONFERRENCE -
15 Sun HOLIDAY SCHOOL OF
16 Mon 44 338 2
17 Tue 45 339 3
18 Wed 46 340 4
19 Thu 47 341 5
20 Fri 48 342 NATIONAL 6
21 Sat CONFERRENCE -
SCHOOL OF
22 Sun HOLIDAY
23 Mon 49 350 7
24 Tue 50 358 8
25 Wed 51 366 9
26 Thu 52 374 10
Assignment 4 in Unit -4
27 Fri 53 382 NATIONAL 11
Submission Seminar
CONFERRENCE -
28 Sat
SCHOOL OF
29 Sun HOLIDAY
30 Mon 54 400 12
Assignment 4 in
31 Tue 55 408 UNIT 4 TO BE COMPLETED 13
system entry
April 2015
1 Wed 56 416 UNIT 5 BEGINS 1
2 Thu 57 424 2
3 Fri HOLIDAY
4 Sat Special classes / Remedial classes/ Industrial visit/ Guest lecture/ Research reviews Etc
5 Sun HOLIDAY
CYCLE TEST- 2
6 Mon 58 430 S1 3
STARTS & Students
7 Tue 59 436 Monthly Report-2 S2 4
8 Wed 60 442 S3 5
9 Thu 61 448 S4 6
10 Fri 62 454 S5 7
11 Sat HOLIDAY
12 Sun HOLIDAY
13 Mon 63 460 S6 8
14 Tue HOLIDAY
15 Wed 64 466 CYCLE TEST- 2 ENDS S7 9
16 Thu 65 474 10
17 Fri 66 482 11
18 Sat 67 490 12
19 Sun HOLIDAY
20 Mon 68 498 13
Assignment 5 in Unit -5
21 Tue 69 506 14
Submission Seminar
22 Wed 70 514 15
Assignment 5 in
23 Thu 71 522 UNIT 5 TO BE COMPLETED 16
system entry
24 Fri 72 526
25 Sat 73 530
26 Sun
MODEL PRACTICAL EXAM-2
27 Mon 74 534
28 Tue 75 538
29 Wed 76 542
30 Thu 77 546 MODEL THEORY EXAM STARTS S1
May 2015
1 Fri May Day HOLIDAY
2 Sat 78 550 S2
3 Sun HOLIDAY
4 Mon 79 556 S3
5 Tue 80 562 S4
6 Wed 81 568 S5
7 Thu 82 574 S6
MODEL THEORY EXAM
8 Fri 83 580 S7
ENDS & Students Monthly
Report-3
09-05-2015 TO 17-05- 15-05-2014 & 16-05-2014-
2015-STUDY HOLIDAYS ISSUE OF HALL
TICKETS
May/June 2015

18-05-2015 TO 10-06-2015 -
UNIVERSITY THEORY
EXAMINATION
June/July 2015

11-06-2015 TO 17-06-2015-
UNIVERSITY PRACTICAL
EXAMINATION
18-06-2015 TO 05-07-
2015-VACATION

06-07-2015-
COMMENCEMENT OF B.TECH CLASSES FOR NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR(2015-
2016)

Only 4 days for paper correction after dummy numbering

Seminar should be conducted after completion of each unit, All Students should be covered
For Revaluation only 3 days are Permitted from the dispatch of Paper from Exam Cell
* Industrial Visit (2 Days ) for Two companies compulsory.
Model practical exam I should be conducted after completion of III unit in their own lab hour
 VEL TECH Dr RR & Dr SR Technical University
School of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Automobile Engineering
Faculty Details
TTS
DESIGNA MOBILE.N
S.No . NAME QUALIFICATION MAIL.ID
TION O
No
B.E(MECH).,
Dr.AMALA
M.E(THERMAL)., amalajustus@gm
1. 1 1815 JUSTUS Prof&Head 9787419595
PhD ail.com
SELVAM
(HEAT TRANSFER)
B.E (MECH)., nanjappachetty@
Dr.P.NANJAPPA
2. 2 1173 M.B.A.,F.I.E., A.P 9444248878 gmail.
CHETTY
P.DAu.e., PhD com
M.Sc ( Engg) gjeyakumar@gm
3. 3 1276 G.JEYAKUMAR A.P 9444220017
Production ail.com
G.VIJAY B.E (AUTO)., gvijayme@gmail.
4. 4 1834 A.P 7305418736
BHASKAR M.E(Mfg). com
B.E samuelraj2006@y
5. 5 1376 D.SAMUEL RAJ (PRODUCTION)., A.P 9941582189 ahoo.
M.E(AUTO). co.in
B.E (ECE).,
M.SELVA m.selvamuthuku
M.TECH
6. 6 1906 MUTHUKUMA A.P 9994489927 mar@
(AUTO).,
R gmail.com
B.E (AUTO).,
K.ARUN Kumar.nura@gm
7. 7 1931 M.TECH A.P 9841811309
KUMAR ail.com
(I.C ENGINES).
B.E (AUTO),
GOWTHAM gowthamjain88@
8. 8 1946 M.TECH A.P 9791735951
KUMAR.H gmail.com
(I.C ENGINES)
M.RAJESHKUM B.E (MECH), rajeshkumarmitau
9. 9 1919 A.P 9710715643
AR M.E(AUTO) [email protected]
BE(AUTO), gms.sugi@gmail.
10. 10 2083 G.SUGASH A.P 9940824343
MTech(ICE) com
PALANI BE(AUTO), palanikumar@gm
11. 11 2107 A.P 9841665070
KUMAR ME(ICE) ail.com
 DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
MENTOR LIST

B.E. AUTOMOBILE ENGG. YEAR : IV

FACULTY Day
Sl.No IDNo RollNo Name
INCHARGE Order
1 VtU1674 10UEAU0003 JEYAKUMAR.S
2 VtU1974 11UEAU0001 AHMED GAZZALI. K.M
3 VtU1979 11UEAU0003 AJIT KUMAR KUSHWAHA
4 VtU1996 11UEAU0004 AMBATI RAMESH REDDY
5 VtU1978 11UEAU0005 ASHRAF HUSSAIN. M
6 VtU2004 11UEAU0006 ASHWIN ASHOK
7 VtU1969 11UEAU0008 DEEPAK KUMAR M A Mr.VIJAY
BHASKAR
8 VtU2002 11UEAU0009 EZHILARASU .A II
TTS1834
9 VtU1970 11UEAU0010 FARIS HASSAN. K. M 7305418736
10 VtU1986 11UEAU0011 GAURAV KUMAR SINGH
11 VtU1965 11UEAU0012 HAFEEZUR RAHMAN QURAISHI.A
12 VtU1976 11UEAU0014 LILA RAM BORO
13 VtU1992 11UEAU0016 MOHAMED MAHADIR.R
14 VtU1982 11UEAU0019 NAYANJYOTI DAS
15 VtU1964 11UEAU0018 MUJEEB SULTHAN. B
16 VtU1967 11UEAU0023 RAJENDRAN.R
17 VtU1994 11UEAU0024 RAJKUMAR. R
18 VtU1972 11UEAU0025 SARAN KUMAR .M
19 VtU1968 11UEAU0027 SHUAIB SANGHAR
20 VtU1990 11UEAU0029 STILWIN.R
21 VtU1973 11UEAU0030 TONI MARIA DAS
22 VtU1984 11UEAU0032 VARUNAN.G
23 VtU1963 11UEAU0034 VISHWJEET KUMAR SONKAR Mr.SAMUEL RAJ
II
24 VtU2116 11UEAU0035 ALFINSON JOHN 9941582189
25 VtU3176 11UEAU0500 DESAI RAJU ANAND
26 VtU3136 11UEAU0501 GAIKWAD AKSHAY.M
27 VtU3614 11UEAU0502 HAMMAD
28 VtU3192 11UEAU0503 PRAKASH
29 VtU2008 11UEAU0021 PAWAN SINGH
30 VtU1988 11UEAU0017 MOHAMMADFARVESH. A
31 VtU1980 11UEAU0015 MOHAMED ASHIQ. T. S

DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

 TIME TABLE-2014
IV/
YEAR/SEM
VII Class room 6006
8.30
9.20 - 10.10- 11.00- 11.15- 12.05 - 12.55 01.40 - 2.30- 3.20-
-
10.10 11.00 11.15 12.05 12.55 -1.40 2.30 3.20 4.00
D.O Hr 9.20
VB&I FC&A INTER
AS P.E.T T&TW T&TW FEA
I D C NET
FC&A VE& VB&I MENT
AS T&TW FEA FC&AC

TEA BREAK
II C M D OR

LUNCH
VE&
AS LIB FEA T&TW U7AUA25-MS LAB
III M
UEA VB&I FC&A
AS PPT FEA(T) VB&ID
IV UA36 D C
VB& VE& VE& FC&A
FEA U7AUA24-VEM LAB
V ID M M C(T)

Sl.
Subject No. of Mobile
N Subject Name Faculty Name Department
code Hours Number
o
U7AUA Vehicle Body & Interior Mr.G.Vijay
1 5 7305418736 Automobile
21 Design(VB&ID) Bhaskar
U7AUA Vehicle Evaluation &
2 4 Dr. P.N.Chetty 9444248878 Automobile
22 Maintenance(VE&M)
U7AUA Fuel Conservation & Alternate Mr.M.Rajesh
3 5 9710715643 Automobile
23 Fuels(FC&AF) Kumar
U7MEA
4 Finite Element Analysis(FEA) 5 Mr.Vishnu 8012488435 Aeronautical
29
UEAU Two & Three wheelers (Elective
5 5 9791735951 Automobile
A36 – III)(T&TW) Mr.H.Gowtham
UEAU Automotive Safety (Elective - IV) Mr.D.Samuel
6 4 9941582189 Automobile
A39 (AS) raj
U7AUA Vehicle Evaluation & Mr.D.Samuel
7 3 9941582189 Automobile
24 Maintenance Lab(VE&M LAB) raj
U7AUA Modeling & Simulation
8 3 Mr.V.Vishnu 8012488435 Aeronautical
25 Lab(M&S LAB)
Mr.D.Samuel
10 Internet 9941582189 Automobile
1 raj
11 PPT 2
Mr.D.Samuel
12 Library 9941582189 Automobile
1 raj
Mr.D.Samuel
13 P.E.T 9941582189 Automobile
1 raj
14 MENTOR 1
Total Hrs 40
 SEMESTER VII

SUB.CODE SUBJECT L T P C

THEORY

U7AUA21 Vehicle Body & Interior Design 3 0 0 3

U7AUA22 Vehicle Evaluation & Maintenance 3 0 0 3

U7AUA23 Fuel Conservation & Alternate Fuels 3 1 0 4

U7MEA29 Finite Element Analysis 3 1 0 4

Elective – III 3 0 0 3

Elective – IV 3 0 0 3

PRACTICAL

U7AUA24 Vehicle Evaluation & Maintenance Lab 0 0 3 2

U7AUA25 Modeling & Simulation Lab 0 0 3 2

Total Credits 24

L – Lecture; T – Tutorial; P – Practical; C - Credit

 ELECTIVES FOR SEMESTER – VII

SUB.CODE SUBJECT L T P C

UEAUA34 Automotive Aerodynamics 3 0 0 3

UEAUA35 Composite Materials 3 0 0 3

UEAUA36 Two and Three wheelers 3 0 0 3

UEAUA37 Computer Simulation of IC engine 3 0 0 3

UEAUA38 Design of Jigs, Fixture & Press Tools 3 0 0 3

UEAUA39 Automotive Safety 3 0 0 3

UEAUA40 Modern Automobile Accessories 3 0 0 3

L – Lecture; T – Tutorial; P – Practical; C - Credit

B.TECH. AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

Curriculum & Syllubus [Regulation 2009]

SEMESTER – VII

Theory subjects
 U7AUA21 VEHICLE BODY & INTERIOR DESIGN L T P C

3 0 0 3

This course U7AUA21: VEHICLE BODY & INTERIOR DESIGN imparts knowledge in the
construction of vehicles, concept aerodynamics, and different types of car and passenger bus
bodies. This subject serves as the prerequisite for many subjects such as Material science,
automotive safety, Vehicle Aerodynamics. This makes the student to be well versed in the design
and construction of external and internal body of the vehicles, different seating layouts, driver’s
cabin and visibility.

1. PRE-REQUISITE:

Material Science, Automotive Safety, Aerodynamics

2. LINKS TO OTHER COURSES:

Vehicle Body Engineering, Automotive Auxillary System & Automotive Safety

3. COURSE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

 To create the basic knowledge of the students in design of the vehicles body to give
maximum comfort for the passengers and exposed to the methods of stream lining the
vehicles body to minimize drag.
 To generate the skills of the students in the areas of car body design, bus body design,
active and passive safety.
 To serve as a pre-requisite course for other courses in UG and PG programmes,
specialized studies and research.

4. COURSE OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

 Explain the concept of car body design, passenger safety, crumple zone and crash testing.
 Identify the concepts of wind tunnel testing and vehicle body optimization techniques to
reduce drag.
 Demonstrate the various types of bus body construction, seating layout, regulations and
comfort.
 Correlate the various heavy vehicle bodies, driver’s visibility and cabin design.
 Distinguish the different types of materials and painting techniques for vehicle body.

5. COURSE CONTENT
UNIT I Car Body 9
Types: saloon, convertibles, limousine, estate car, racing and sports car. Visibility: 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
making, initial tests, crash tests on full scale model, Dummies and Instrumentation
UNIT II Vehicle Aerodynamics 9
Objectives. Vehicle drag and types; various types of forces and moments, effects of forces and
moments, side wind effects on forces and moments, Various body optimization techniques for
minimum drag, wind tunnel testing: flow visualization techniques, scale model testing,
component balance to measure forces and moments.

UNIT III Bus Body 9

Types: mini bus, single decker, double-decker, two level and articulated bus. Bus body layout;
floor height, engine location, entrance and exit location, seating dimensions. Constructional
details: frame construction, double skin construction, types of metal sections used, Regulations,
Conventional and integral type construction.

UNIT IV Commercial Vehicle 9

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 V Body Materials, Trim and Mechanisms 9

Steel sheet, timber, plastic, GRP, properties of materials; Corrosion, anticorrosion methods.
Selection of paint and painting process. Body trim items. Body mechanisms.
TOTAL: 45 periods

TEXT BOOK
1.J.Powloski - “Vehicle Body Engineering” - Business Books Ltd, London -1989

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Giles.J.C.- “Body construction and design”- Liiffe Books Butterworth & Co. - 1971.
2. John Fenton - “Vehicle Body layout and analysis” - Mechanical Engg. Publication Ltd.,
London – 1982.
3. Braithwaite.J.B. - “Vehicle Body building and drawing” - Heinemann Educational Books
Ltd., London – 1977.

6. BEYOND THE SYLLABUS:

1. Case study of aerodynamic car body.

2. Wind tunnel testing of prototype car.

3. Modeling of bus body using softwares.

4. Case study of a multi axle trailer.

5. Nano materials for vehicle body.

7. LEARNING RESOURCES:

7.1 Required Resources:

Bridge Course student notes

7.2 Recommended Resources:

Library books and SAE journals

7.3 Online Learning:

This course uses various resources, such as lecturer notes, materials from electronic media,
assignment papers, and sample solutions. Students should make appropriate use of these
resources.

www.nptel.in

8. LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES:

8.1 Learning and Teaching Modes:

This course relies on lectures to guide through the material, tutorial classes to provide students
with class, and a sequence of written and online assignments to provide formative assessment
opportunities for students to practice techniques and develop their understanding of the course.

8.2 Work Load:

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with
the course requirements.

Activity Quantity Workload

 periods
Lectures 45 45
Tutorials 0 0
Assignments 5 5
Cycle Test 2 4
Model Test 1 3
University Exam 1 3
Total 60 periods

9. LEARNING ACTIVITIES SUMMARY:

Course Code/Course Name: U7AUA21 Vehicle Body & Interior Design

Year/Sem: IV/VII Faculty Name: Mr.G.Vijay Bhaskar

Sl No Teaching Learning Process Delivery Methods Assessment

Methods
1 Solving real world problem Chalk & Talk Assignments
2 Explaining application before theory ICT tools Tests
3 Solving problems Group discussion Exams
4 Designing of experiments Industrial visit Presentations
5 Problems on environmental, economics, Field work Rubrics
health & safety
6 Problems on professional and ethics Case studies
7 Seminar Mini projects
8 Problems using software
9 Self-study
10 Formulation of problems
11 Identification of malfunctioning or mistakes
12 Demonstrations

UNIT I
Course Outcome 1 (CO1): Explain the concept of car body design, passenger safety, crumple
zone and crash testing.
Sl No Topic Date TLP Delivery Assessment
Methods Methods
1 Introduction 07.07.14 1,2 1,2 1,2,3,4
Types: saloon, convertibles, 2 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
2 limousine, estate car 08.07.14
3 racing and sports car 09.07.14 2 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
Visibility: regulations, driver’s 1,2 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
4 visibility, tests for visibility 10.07.14
5 methods of improving visibility and 11.07.14 1,2,5 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
 space in cars
Safety design, safety equipments for 1,2,5 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
6 cars. 14.07.14
Car body construction; design 2,9 2,3,4 1,2,3,4
7 criteria, 15.07.14
prototype making, initial tests, crash 2,5,8 1,2,4,5 1,2,3,4
8 tests on full scale model 16.07.14
Dummies and Instrumentation 2,5,8 1,2,4,5 1,2,3,4
9 18.07.14
10 Revision 21.07.14 7 3 4,5
11 Seminar 22.07.14 7 4 4,5
12 Class test 23.07.14 9 6 3
UNIT II
Course Outcome 2 (CO2): Identify the concepts of wind tunnel testing and vehicle body
optimization techniques to reduce drag.
13 Vehicle drag and types 24.07.14 2 1,2 1,2,3
14 Various types of forces and moments 25.07.14 2,11 1,2 1,2,3
15 Effects of forces and moments 28.07.14 2 1,2 1,2,3
Side wind effects on forces and 2,5 2,5 1,2,3,4
16 moments 31.07.14
Various body optimization techniques 2,5 2,5 1,2,3,4
17 for minimum drag 01.08.14
18 wind tunnel testing 04.08.14 2 1,2,6 1,2,3
Flow visualization techniques 2,11 1,2,6 1,2,3
19 05.08.14
20 Scale model testing 06.08.14 2,11 1,2,6 1,2,3
Component balance to measure 2,11 1,2,6 1,2,3
21 forces and moments. 07.08.14
22 Revision 08.08.14 7 5 5
23 Seminar 11.08.14 7 5 5
24 Class test 12.08.14 9 6 5
UNIT III
Course Outcome 3 (CO3): Demonstrate the various types of bus body construction, seating
layout, regulations and comfort.
mini bus, single decker, double- 2,5 1,2,4 1,2,3,4
25 decker 13.08.14
26 Two level and articulated bus. 18.08.14 2,5 1,2,4 1,2,3,4
27 Bus body layout 20.08.14 2,5 2,4 1,2,3,4
floor height, engine location, entrance 2,5 1,2 1,2,3,4
28 and exit location 22.08.14
29 Seating dimensions. 25.08.14 2,5,6 1,2 1,2,3,4
Constructional details: frame 2,5 1,2,5 1,2,3,4
construction, double skin
30 construction 26.08.14
31 types of metal sections used 27.08.14 2,9 1,2,5 1,2,3,4
32 Regulations 28.08.14 2,5,6 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
 Conventional and integral type 2,5 1,2,5 1,2,3,4
33 construction 01.09.14
34 Revision 03.09.14 7 5 5
35 Seminar 04.09.14 7 5 5
36 Class test 05.09.14 9 6 5
UNIT IV
Course Outcome 4 (CO4): Correlate the various heavy vehicle bodies, driver’s visibility and
cabin design.
37 Types of commercial body 08.09.14 2 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4
38 Flat platform, 10.09.14 1,2 1,3,5 1,2,3,4
39 Drop side body construction 11.09.14 1,2 1,3 1,2,3
40 Fixed side body construction 12.09.14 1,5 1,4 1,4,5
41 Tipper body construction 15.09.14 1,2 1,3,5 1,2,3
42 Tanker body construction 16.09.14 1,2 1,3 1,4,5
43 Light commercial vehicle body types 17.09.14 2,5,11 4,5,6 1,2,3
44 Dimensions of driver’s seat relation 2, 5,11 4,5,6 1,2,3,4
to controls 18.09.14
45 Drivers cab design. 19.09.14 2,5 ,11 4,5,6 1,2,3,4
46 Revision 22.09.14 7 5 5
47 Seminar 23.09.14 7 5 5
48 Class test 24.09.14 9 6 5
UNIT V
Course Outcome 5 (CO5): Distinguish the different types of materials and painting techniques for
vehicle body.
49 Steel sheet Materials 25.09.14 1,2,5 1,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4
50 Timber, Plastic 29.09.14 2,5, 1,24,5,6 1,2,3,4
51 GRP 01.10.14 2,5 1,2,4,5,6 1,2,3
52 Properties of materials 06.10.14 2,5 1,2,5,6 1,2,3,4
53 Corrosion, anticorrosion methods 07.10.14 2,5 1,2,5,6 1,2,3
Selection of paint and painting 2,5,6 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4
54 process 10.10.14
55 Body trim items 13.10.14 2,5 2,4,5,6 1,2,3
56 14.10.14 2,5,11 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
57 Body mechanisms 15.10.14 2,5,11 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
58 Revision 16.10.14 7 5 5
59 Seminar 17.10.14 7 5 5
60 Class test 20.10.14 9 6 5
10. ASSESSMENT:

10.1 Principle

Assessment for this course is based on the following principles

1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
2. Assessment must measure achievement of the stated learning objectives.
3. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgments about student performance.
4. Assessment practice must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity
to demonstrate what they learned.
5. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

10.2 Assessment Summary:

10.2.1 Mapping between Assessment task and Course Outcomes

Assessment Task Type Weightag Course Outcomes

Task e
1 2 3 4 5
Assignment Formative 10%     
Cycle Test-I Formative & Cognitive 6%  
Cycle Test-II Formative & Cognitive 6%  
Model Exam Formative, Cognitive & 13%
    
Summative
Attendance Face to Face Interaction 5%
University Exam Formative, Cognitive & 60%
    
Summative

10.2.2 Mapping between Graduate Attributes and Course Outcomes

Graduate Attributes CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5

1 Engineering Knowledge     
2 Problem Analysis
3 Design / Development of
  
Solutions
4 Research based knowledge
    
and research methods
5 Modern tool usage   
6 Professional engineering
    
practice and Society
7 Environment and Sustainability   
8 Ethics   
9 Individual and team work     
10 Communication
11 Project Management and
 Finance
12 Life-long Learning.     

10.2.3 Mapping between Program Outcomes and Course Outcomes

Mapping of courses outcomes to program outcomes

Programme outcomes (POs)
Course outcome 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12
1
Course outcome 1: Explain the concept of
car body design, passenger safety, crumple H H L L L
zone and crash testing.
Course outcome 2: Identify the concepts of
wind tunnel testing and vehicle body L H L L L
optimization techniques to reduce drag.
Course outcome 3: Demonstrate the
various types of bus body construction, H L L L L H L
seating layout, regulations and comfort.
Course outcome 4: Correlate the various
heavy vehicle bodies, driver’s visibility and L L L H L
cabin design.
Course outcome 5: Distinguish the
different types of materials and painting L L L L L L L
techniques for vehicle body.

10.3 Assessment Related Requirements:

1. An aggregate score of 50% is required to pass the course.

10.4 Assessment Details:

Assessment Item Distributed Due Date Weightage Cumulative

Weightage
Assignment 1 3rd week 2% 2%
Assignment 2 6th Week 2% 4%
Cycle Test – I 7th Week 6% 10%
Assignment 3 8th Week 2% 12%
Assignment 4 11th Week 2% 14%
Cycle Test – II 12th Week 6% 20%
Assignment 5 14th Week 2% 22%
Model Exam 15th Week 13% 35%
Attendance All weeks as per the 5% 40%
Academic Calendar
University Exam 17th Week 60% 100%
 1. All written assignments are to be submitted at the designated time and place.
2. Late assignment will not be accepted without a proper reason.
3. Written assignment will return in one week turn-around time again students.

10.5. Student Support:

1. Counseling service- Personal counseling for issues affecting study
2. Student’s care- Confidential counseling, welfare support and advice.
3. Students with disability- Alternative academic arrangements.
4. Reasonable adjustments to teaching & assessment for students with a disability policy.
 U7AUA21 Vehicle Body and Interior Design

Model Question Paper

Max Time: 3 Hours Max: 100 Marks

Part A (15 x 2 marks = 30 marks)

Answer all questions. Each question carries two marks

1. List out the importance of vehicle body design.

2. Indicate the features of Limousine and Estate Cars.
3. What is full scale model?
4. Mention the classification of wind tunnels.
5. Write the formula for wind resistance.
6. Mention the effects of side wind flow.
7. How are the bus bodies classified?
8. Sketch the double decker body.
9. Differentiate drop side and fixed side body.
10. How the forward and rearward visibility of a vehicle can be improved?
11. Indicate the seating dimensions for the driver of a passenger car.
12. Discuss the driver’s cabin design.
13. What is G.R.P? Indicate its merits and demerits as body material.
14. Justify the need of ground clearence?
15. Mention the need of anticorrosive coating.

Part B (5 x 14 marks = 70 marks)

Answer all questions. Each question carries fourteen marks

16. a) Mention the types of car bodies with sketches.

or
b)Write about car body construction and materials used.

17. a) Explain the wind tunnel testing with diagram.

or
b) Discuss air drag and methods to reduce air drag.

18. a) i) Draw and explain conventional type.

ii) Draw and explain forward control body.
or
b) i) Discuss the emergency door location.
ii) Draw the seating layouts of passenger bus.

19. a) i) Explain tipper body construction with lifting mechanism.

ii) Narrate the importance of driver seat position and dimensions.
or
b) Explain the construction of tanker body with sketch.
 20. a) i) Explain the process of preparing body for repainting.
ii) Discuss the different painting materials.
or
b) i) Explain about the various materials used in bus body construction.
ii) Explain the procedure for denting an accident car.

U7AUA22 VEHICLE EVALUATION & MAINTENANCE L T P C

3 0 0 3

This course U7AUA22 Vehicle Evaluation & Maintenance course is to make the students to
have a complete knowledge of the vehicle maintenance procedures and acquire skills in handling
situations where the vehicle is likely to breakdown.

1. PRE-REQUISITE:

Internal combustion engines, vehicle body engineering, chassis frames, running system
electrical system etc...

2. LINKS TO OTHER COURSES

Vehicle Body Engineering

3. COURSE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

 To describe the basic knowledge of the students in the various maintenance schedules
and work shop records.
 To develop the skills of the students in the Maintenance of vehicles.
 To serve as a pre-requisite course for other courses in UG and PG programmes,
specialized studies and research.

4. COURSE OUTCOMES
 On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
 Differentiate the various forms and records of work shop.
 Determine the functioning of engines and its trouble shooting.
 Identify the Chassis and suspension maintenance.
 Use the Electrical equipments and trouble shooting.
 Summarize the trouble shoots in fuel block, Radiator boiling and lubrication system.

5. COURSE CONTENT

UNIT I Maintenance of Records and Schedules 9

Importance of maintenance, preventive (scheduled) and breakdown (unscheduled) maintenance,
requirements of maintenance, preparation of check lists. Inspection schedule, maintenance of
records, log sheets and other forms, safety precautions in maintenance.
UNIT II Engine Maintenance 9
Dismantling of engine components and cleaning, cleaning methods, visual and dimensional
inspections, minor and major reconditioning of various components, reconditioning methods,
engine assembly, special tools used for maintenance overhauling, engine tune up.
UNIT III Chassis & Body Maintenance 9
Chasis-Mechanical and automobile clutch and gear box, servicing and maintenance, maintenance
servicing of propeller shaft and differential system. Maintenance servicing of suspension
systems. Brake systems, types and servicing techniques. Steering systems, overhauling and
maintenance. Wheel alignment, computerized alignment and wheel balancing.
Body-Vehicle body maintenance, minor and major repairs. Door locks and window glass
actuating system maintenance
UNIT IV Electrical System Maintenance 9
Testing methods for checking electrical components, checking battery, starter motor, charging
systems, DC generator and alternator, ignitions system, lighting systems. Fault diagnosis and
maintenance of modern electronic controls, checking and servicing of dash board instruments.
UNIT V Maintenance Of Fuel System, Cooling Systems, & Lubrication System 9
Servicing and maintenance of fuel system of different types of vehicles, calibration and tuning of
engine for optimum fuel supply. Cooling systems, water pump, radiator, thermostat,
anticorrosion and antifreeze additives. Lubrication maintenance, lubricating oil changing,
greasing of parts.
TOTAL: 45 periods

TEXT BOOK
1. John Doke “Fleet Management”, McGraw-Hill Co. 1984.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1.James D Halderman - Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis – PHI - 1998.
2.Service Manuals from Different Vehicle Manufacturers.

URL:
http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/

6. BEYOND THE SYLLABUS:

1. To study the maintenance of articulated type vehicles.

2. To study the modern Engine Technology.

3. Chassis reconditioning and aligning

4. Electrical vehicles maintenance.

5. Different types of lubricants and coolants.

7. LEARNING RESOURCES:

7.1 Required Resources:

Bridge Course student notes

7.2 Recommended Resources:

Library books and journal of SAE India.

7.3 Online Learning:

This course uses various resources, such as lecturer notes, materials from electronic media,
assignment papers, and sample solutions. Students should make appropriate use of these
resources.

www.nptel.in

8. LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES:

8.1 Learning and Teaching Modes:

This course relies on lectures to guide through the material, tutorial classes to provide students
with class, and a sequence of written and online assignments to provide formative assessment
opportunities for students to practice techniques and develop their understanding of the course.

8.2 Work Load:

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with
the course requirements.
Activity Quantity Workload
periods
 Lectures 45 45
Tutorials 0 0
Assignments 5 5
Cycle Test 2 4
Model Test 1 3
University Exam 1 3
Total 60periods

9. LEARNING ACTIVITIES SUMMARY:

Course Code/Course Name: U7AUA22 / Vehicle Evaluation & Maintenance

Year/Sem: IV/VII Faculty Name: Dr.P.Nanjappachetty

Sl No Teaching Learning Process Delivery Methods Assessment

Methods
1 Solving real world problem Chalk & Talk Assignments
2 Explaining application before theory ICT tools Tests
3 Solving problems Group discussion Exams
4 Designing of experiments Industrial visit Presentations
5 Problems on environmental, economics, Field work Rubrics
health & safety
6 Problems on professional and ethics Case studies
7 Seminar Mini projects
8 Problems using software
9 Self-study
10 Formulation of problems
11 Identification of malfunctioning or mistakes
12 Demonstrations

UNIT I
Course Outcome 1(CO1): Differentiate the various forms and records of work shop.
Sl No Topic Date TLP Delivery Assessment
Methods Methods
1 Introduction 07.07.14 2 1 1,2,3
2 Importance of maintenance 08.07.14 2 1,2 1,2,3
3 preventive (scheduled) maintenance 09.07.14 2 1,2 1,2,3,4
breakdown (unscheduled) 2 1,2 1,2,3,4
4 maintenance 10.07.14
Requirements of maintenance 11.07.14 2 1,2 1,2,3,4
5
6 preparation of check lists 14.07.14 9,12 3 1,2,3
7 Inspection schedule 15.07.14 9 3 1,2,3
8 maintenance of records 16.07.14 2 1,2 1,2,3
log sheets and other forms, safety 2 1,2 1,2,3,4
9 precautions in maintenance 18.07.14
 10 Revision 21.07.14 7 3 4,5
11 Seminar 22.07.14 7 4 4,5
12 Class test 23.07.14 10 6 3
UNIT II
Course Outcome 2(CO2): Determine the functioning of engines and its trouble shooting.
Dismantling of engine components 2 1,2 1,2,3
13 and cleaning 24.07.14
14 cleaning methods 25.07.14 9 3 1,2,3
15 visual and dimensional inspections 28.07.14 9 3 1,2,23
minor and major reconditioning of 11,12 3,4 4
16 various components 31.07.14
17 reconditioning methods 01.08.14 11 3,4 4
18 engine assembly 04.08.14 9,12 3 4
special tools used for maintenance 4 4 4
19 overhauling 05.08.14
20 engine tune up 06.08.14 2 1,2 1,2,3
21 Engine assembling 07.08.14 9 4 4
22 Revision 08.08.14 7 5 5
23 Seminar 11.08.14 7 5 5
24 Class test 12.08.14 10 6 5
UNIT III
Course Outcome 3(CO3): Identify the Chassis and suspension maintenance.
Chassis-Mechanical and automobile 1 1 1,2,3,4
25 clutch and gear box 13.08.14
26 servicing and maintenance of records 18.08.14 9 5 1,2,3,4
maintenance and servicing of 9 6 1,2,3,4
27 propeller shaft 20.08.14
28 differential system 22.08.14 2 1 1,2,3
Maintenance servicing of suspension 9 5 1,2,3
29 systems 25.08.14
30 Brake systems 26.08.14 1,2 5 1,2,2,4
31 types and servicing techniques 27.08.14 1,2 5 1,2,3
32 Steering systems, Wheel alignment 28.08.14 1,2 3 1,2,3
33 overhauling and maintenance 01.09.14 1,2 3 1,2,3
34 Revision 03.09.14 7 5 5
35 Seminar 04.09.14 7 5 5
36 Class test 05.09.14 10 6 5
UNIT IV
Course Outcome 4(CO4): Use the Electrical equipments and trouble shooting.
Testing methods for checking 2 1,2 1,2,3
37 electrical components 08.09.14
38 checking battery, starter motor 10.09.14 1,2 1,3 1,2,3
39 charging systems 11.09.14 1,2 1,3 1,2,3
40 DC generator and alternator 12.09.14 1,5 1,4 1,4,5
41 ignitions system 15.09.14 1,2 1,3 1,2,3
 42 lighting systems 16.09.14 1,2 1,3 1,4,5
43 Fault diagnosis and maintenance of 2,10,11 4,5,6 1,2,3
modern electronic controls 17.09.14
44 checking and servicing of dash board 2,10,11 4,5,6 1,2,3
instruments 18.09.14
45 checking and servicing of dash board 2,10,11 4,5,6 1,2,3
instruments 19.09.14
46 Revision 22.09.14 7 5 5
47 Seminar 23.09.14 7 5 5
48 Class test 24.09.14 10 6 5
UNIT V
Course Outcome 5(CO5): Summarize the trouble shoots in fuel block, Radiator boiling and
lubrication system.
Servicing and maintenance of fuel 2,10,11 4,5,6 1,2,3
49 system 25.09.14
fuel system of different types of 2,10,11,12 4,5,6 1,2,3,4
50 vehicles 29.09.14
calibration and tuning of engine for 2,10,11 4,5,6 1,2,3
51 optimum fuel supply 01.10.14
52 Cooling systems 06.10.14 9 5,6 1,2,3
53 water pump, radiator, thermostat 07.10.14 9 5,6 1,2,3
54 anticorrosion 10.10.14 10 5,6 1,2,3
Lubrication maintenance, lubricating 2,10,11 4,5,6 1,2,3
55 oil changing 13.10.14
56 Greasing of parts 14.10.14 2,12 4,5,6 1,2,3
57 antifreeze additives 15.10.14 2 4,5,6 1,2,3
58 Revision 16.10.14 7 5 5
59 Seminar 17.10.14 7 5 5
60 Class test 20.10.14 10 6 5

10. ASSESSMENT:

10.1 Principle

Assessment for this course is based on the following principles

1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
2. Assessment must measure achievement of the stated learning objectives.
3. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgments about student performance.
4. Assessment practice must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity
to demonstrate what they learned.
5. Assessment must maintain academic standards.
10.2 Assessment Summary:

10.2.1 Mapping between Assessment task and Course Outcomes

Assessment Task Type Weightag Course Outcomes

Task e
1 2 3 4 5
Assignment Formative 10%     
Cycle Test-I Formative & Cognitive 6%  
Cycle Test-II Formative & Cognitive 6%  
Model Exam Formative, Cognitive & 13%
    
Summative
Attendance Face to Face Interaction 5%
University Exam Formative, Cognitive & 60%
    
Summative

10.2.2 Mapping between Graduate Attributes and Course Outcomes

Graduate Attributes CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5

1 Engineering Knowledge     
2 Problem Analysis
3 Design / Development of
    
Solutions
4 Research based knowledge
    
and research methods
5 Modern tool usage  
6 Professional engineering
    
practice and Society
7 Environment and Sustainability  
8 Ethics
9 Individual and team work     
10 Communication
11 Project Management and
  
Finance
12 Life-long Learning.     

10.2.3 Mapping between Program Outcomes and Course Outcomes

Mapping of courses outcomes to program outcomes

Programme outcomes (POs)
Course outcome
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12
 1
Course outcome 1: Differentiate the
H L L H L
various forms and records of work shop.
Course outcome 2: Determine the
functioning of engines and its trouble H L H L L
shooting.
Course outcome 3: Identify the Chassis
H L L L L
and suspension maintenance.
Course outcome 4: Use the Electrical
H L L L
equipments and trouble shooting.
Course outcome 5: Summarize the trouble
shoots in fuel block, Radiator boiling and H L L L L L
lubrication system.

10.3 Assessment Related Requirements:

1. An aggregate score of 50% is required to pass the course.

10.4 Assessment Details:

Assessment Item Distributed Due Date Weightage Cumulative

Weightage
Assignment 1 3rd week 2% 2%
Assignment 2 6th Week 2% 4%
Cycle Test – I 7th Week 6% 10%
Assignment 3 8th Week 2% 12%
Assignment 4 11th Week 2% 14%
Cycle Test – II 12th Week 6% 20%
Assignment 5 14th Week 2% 22%
Model Exam 15th Week 13% 35%
Attendance All weeks as per the 5% 40%
Academic Calendar
University Exam 17th Week 60% 100%

1. All written assignments are to be submitted at the designated time and place.
2. Late assignment will not be accepted without a proper reason.
3. Written assignment will be return in one week turn-around time again students.

10.5. Student Support:

1. Counseling service- Personal counseling for issues affecting study
2. Student’s care- Confidential counseling, welfare support and advice.
3. Students with disability- Alternative academic arrangements.
4. Reasonable adjustments to teaching & assessment for students with a disability policy.
 U7AUA22 Vehicle Evaluation and Maintenance

Model Question Paper

Max Time: 3 Hours Max: 100 Marks

Part A (15 x 2 marks = 30 marks)

Answer all questions. Each question carries two marks

1. What is the objectives plant maintenance?

2. Mention the importance of maintenance.
3. Describe scheduled maintenance.
4. What is reconditioning?
5. Discuss about over hauling.
6. What is engine tune up?
7. Mention the purpose of gear box maintenance.
8. Why clutch is to be maintained?
9. What is the maintenance of brake system?
10. What is the need of ignition system?
11. Discuss about thermostat.
12. Mention about antifreeze solutions.
13. What are the points in cooling system maintenance?
14. Discuss the maintenance of fuel system.
15. Narrate the pump calibration.

Part B (5 x 14 marks = 70 marks)

Answer all questions. Each question carries fourteen marks

16. a) Explain the different maintenance in a vehicle.

or
b) What are the precautions to avoid accidents?
17. a) Discuss the methods of cleaning the Engine parts.
or
b) Explain the procedure for engine major tune up.
18. a)Discuss the functions of suspension system
or
b) Explain the steering system maintenance.
19. a) Discuss the fault handling procedure for self starter.
or
b) How will you maintain the charging system?

20. a) Explain the maintenance of cooling system.

or
b) Explain the maintenance of exhaust system.
 U7AUA23 FUEL CONSERVATION & ALTERNATIVE FUELS L T P C

3 1 0 4

This course U7AUA23; “FUEL CONSERVATION & ALTERNATE FUELS” the student
will be able to acquire knowledge fuel conservation , fuel economy, alternate fuels and the
changes in the engine design for handling them and understand various energy systems for use in
the automobiles . The knowledge of alternative fuels is essential for automobile engineers. By
studying this course automobile engineer will be capable of knowing the combustion processes
in SI and CI engines and be able to modify the engine and its components to vary the
performance characteristics of the engine.

1. PRE-REQUISITE:

This subject requires the student to know about chemistry, engineering thermodynamics and
theory & design of I.C engines

2. LINKS TO OTHER COURSES

Automotive Pollution & Control

Automotive Electrical & Electronics

3. COURSE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

 To discuss the fuel conservation and various sources of energy, various types of
alternative fuels and their properties.
 Discuss on the air fuel properties corresponding to the compression ratio of the engine
 Dissect the types of fuels and its physical and chemical properties.
 Distinguish between the Petrol and Diesel fuels with their properties and will the effect of
these on to combustion.
 Develop knowledge of combustion in SI and CI engines, dual fuel and multi fuel engines
and their performance.
 Summarize the various stages and performance and emission characteristics of liquid
fuels (alcohols, bio diesels), gaseous fuels (H 2, CNG, LPG) and electric and hybrid
vehicles.

4. COURSE OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

 Project the fuel economy, the fuel conservation and the air fuel ratio, carburettors and
various types of fuel injection system
  Outline the properties, performance and emission characteristics of liquid fuels like
gasoline , alcohol , vegetable oils in both SI and CI engines
 Explain the properties, performance and emission characteristics of gaseous fuels like
LPG, CNG, and HYDROGEN.
 Investigate the modification of SI and CI engines for various alternative fuels.
 Enumerate the electric , hybrid and solar powered vehicles

5. COURSE CONTENT

UNIT I Fuel Economy 9L+3T

Introduction, air-fuel mixtures and mixture requirements, analysis of single jet carburetor, exact
analysis of a carburetor, fuel requirements of S.I. engines, Devices to meet the requirements of
an ideal carburetor, petrol injection system, electronic fuel injection system, and rotary gate
meters fuel in injection system Requirements of a diesel injection system, Heat release pattern
and fuel injection, fuel spray patterns, S/V ratio of combustion chamber, and surface profile of
combustion chamber.

UNIT II Liquid Fuels 9L+3T

Properties as engine fuel, alcohols and gasoline blends, performance in SI engine, methanol and
gasoline blends, combustion characteristics in CI engines, emission characteristics, performance
in SI & CI Engines. Various vegetable oils for engines, esterification, performance in engines,
performance and emission characteristics, bio diesel and its characteristics.

UNIT III Gaseous Fuels 9L+3T

Availability of CNG, properties, modification required to use in engines, performance and
emission characteristics of CNG using LPG in SI & CI engines, performance and emission of
LPG. Hydrogen; storage and handling, performance and safety aspects.

UNIT IV Engine Modification For Alternate Fuels 9L+3T

Modification required with blended fuel, modification required for SI engine on biogas, engine
modification for LPG and related fuels, engine modification required for various vegetable oils.

UNIT V Alternate Power Plants 9L+3T

Layout of an electric vehicle, advantage and limitations, specifications, system components,
electronic control system, high energy and power density batteries, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell
vehicles, solar powered vehicles.
TOTAL: 45+15(Tutorial) = 60 periods

TEXT BOOK

1.Richard.L. Bechfold- Alternative Fuels Guide Book- SAUE International Warrendale-1997.

REFERENCES
1.Maheswar Dayal- Energy today & Tomorrow-I&B Horishr India_1982.
2.Nagpal-Power plant engineering- Khanna Pulisher-1991
3.SAUE Paper No.840367,841333,841334,841156, Transactions,SAUE, USA

URL:

http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/

6. BEYOND THE SYLLABUS:

1) Natural gas
2) Producer gas
3) Oxygenates
4) Duel fuel operation

7. LEARNING RESOURCES:

7.1 Required Resources:

Bridge Course student notes

7.2 Recommended Resources:

 Maheswar Dayal- Energy today & Tomorrow-I&B Horishr India_1982.

 Nagpal-Power plant engineering- Khanna Pulisher-1991
 SAUE Paper No.840367,841333,841334,841156, Transactions,SAUE, USA

7.3 Online Learning:

This course uses various resources, such as lecturer notes, materials from various journals.
Students should make appropriate use of these resources.

http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mechanical-engineering/2-61-internal-combustion-engines-
spring-2008/lecture-notes/
http://ebook-365.blogspot.in/2011/03/lecture-notes-fuels-for-ic-engines.html

8. LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES:

8.1 Learning and Teaching Modes:

 This course relies on lectures to guide through the material, tutorial classes to provide students
with class, and a sequence of written and online assignments to provide formative assessment
opportunities for students to practice techniques and develop their understanding of the course.

8.2 Work Load:

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with
the course requirements.

Activity Quantity Workload

periods
Lectures 45 45
Tutorials 15 15
Assignments 5 5
Cycle Test 2 4
Model Test 1 3
University Exam 1 3
Total 75 periods

9. LEARNING ACTIVITIES SUMMARY

Course Code/Course Name: U7AUA23/Fuel Conservation & Alternative Fuels

Year/Sem: IV/VII Faculty Name: Mr.M.Rajeshkumar

Sl No Teaching Learning Process Delivery Methods Assessment

Methods
1 Solving real world problem Chalk & Talk Assignments
2 Explaining application before theory ICT tools Tests
3 Solving problems Group discussion Exams
4 Designing of experiments Industrial visit Presentations
5 Problems on environmental, economics, Field work Rubrics
health & safety
6 Problems on professional and ethics Case studies
7 Seminar Mini projects
8 Problems using software
9 Self-study
10 Formulation of problems
11 Identification of malfunctioning or mistakes
12 Demonstrations
UNIT I
Course Outcome Co (1): Project the fuel economy, the fuel conservation and the air fuel ratio,
carburettors and various types of fuel injection system
Delivery Assessment
Sl.No Topic Date TLP
Methods Methods
Introduction, Air-Fuel Mixtures And
1 07.07.14 2 1 1,2,3,4
Mixture Requirements
2 Analysis Of Single Jet Carburetor 08.07.14 2 1,2 1,2,3,4
Exact Analysis Of A Carburetor, Fuel
3 09.07.14 2 1,2 1,2,3,4
Requirements Of S.I. Engines
Devices To Meet The Requirements
4 10.07.14 2 1,2 1,2,3,4
Of An Ideal Carburetor
Petrol Injection System, Electronic
5 11.07.14 2 1,2 1,2,3,4
Fuel Injection System
Rotary Gate Meters Fuel In Injection
6 System Requirements Of A Diesel 14.07.14 1,2,9 4,6 3,4,5
Injection System
Rotary Gate Meters Fuel In Injection
7 System Requirements Of A Diesel 15.07.14 9 3 1,2,3,4
Injection System
Heat Release Pattern And Fuel
8 Injection, Fuel Spray Patterns, S/V 16.07.14 2 1,2 1,2,3
Ratio Of Combustion Chamber
Surface Profile Of Combustion
9 18.07.14 2 1,2 1,2,3,4
Chamber
10 Revision 21.07.14 7 3 4,5
11 Seminar 22.07.14 7 4 4,5
12 Class test 23.07.14 10 6 3
UNIT II
Course Outcome Co (2): Outline the properties, performance and emission characteristics of
liquid fuels like gasoline, alcohol, vegetable oils in both SI and CI engines.
Properties As Engine Fuel, Alcohols
13 24.07.14 2 1,2 1,2,3
And Gasoline Blends,
Performance In SI Engine, Methanol
14 25.07.14 9 3 5
And Gasoline Blends,
Combustion Characteristics In CI
15 28.07.14 9 3 5
Engines,
Emission Characteristics,
16 31.07.14 11,12 3,4 4
Performance In SI & CI Engines.
17 Various Vegetable Oils For Engines, 01.08.14 11 3,4 1,2,3,4
 Esterification,
Various Vegetable Oils For Engines,
18 04.08.14 9,12 3 1,2,3,4
Esterification
Performance In Engines,
19 Performance And Emission 05.08.14 4 4 1,2,3
Characteristics,
Performance In Engines,
20 Performance And Emission 06.08.14 2 1,2 1,2,3
Characteristics,
21 Bio Diesel And Its Characteristics 07.08.14 9 4 1,2,3,4
22 Revision 08.08.14 7 5 5
23 Seminar 11.08.14 7 5 5
24 Class test 12.08.14 10 6 5
UNIT III
Course Outcome Co (3): Explain the properties, performance and emission characteristics of
gaseous fuels like LPG, CNG, and HYDROGEN.
Availability Of CNG, Properties,
25 Modification Required To Use In 13.08.14 1 1 1,2,3
Engines,
Availability Of CNG, Properties,
26 Modification Required To Use In 18.08.14 9 5 1,2,3
Engines,
Performance And Emission
27 20.08.14 9 6 1,2,3
Characteristics Of CNG
Performance And Emission
28 Characteristics Of CNG Using LPG 22.08.14 2 1 1,2,3,4
In SI
Performance And Emission
29 Characteristics Of CNG Using LPG 25.08.14 9 5 1,2,3,4
In CI Engines
Performance And Emission Of LPG.
30 26.08.14 1,2 5 1,2,3,4
Hydrogen;
Performance And Emission Of LPG.
31 27.08.14 1,2 5 1,2,3
Hydrogen
32 Storage And Handling Of Hydrogen. 28.08.14 1,2 3 1,2,3
33 Performance And Safety Aspects 01.09.14 1,2 3 1,2,3
34 Revision 03.09.14 7 5 5
35 Seminar 04.09.14 7 5 5
36 Class test 05.09.14 10 6 5
UNIT IV
Course Outcome Co (4): Investigate the modification of SI and CI engines for various alternative
fuels.
Modification Required With Blended
37 08.09.14 2 1,2 1,2,3
Fuel
Modification Required With Blended
38 10.09.14 1,2 1,3 1,2,3
Fuel
Modification Required For SI Engine
39 11.09.14 1,2 1,3 1,2,3
On Biogas
Modification Required For SI Engine
40 12.09.14 1,5 1,4 1,2,3
On Biogas
Engine Modification For LPG And
41 15.09.14 1,2 1,3 1,2,3
Related Fuels,
Engine Modification For LPG And
42 16.09.14 1,2 1,3 1,2,3,4
Related Fuels
Engine Modification Required For
43 17.09.14 2,10,11 4,5,6 1,2,3
Various Vegetable Oils
Engine Modification Required For
44 18.09.14 2,10,11 4,5,6 1,2,3
Various Vegetable Oils
Engine Modification Required For
45 19.09.14 2,10,11 4,5,6 1,2,3
Various Vegetable Oils
46 Revision 22.09.14 7 5 5
47 Seminar 23.09.14 7 5 5
48 Class test 24.09.14 11 6 5
UNIT V
Course Outcome Co (5): Enumerate the electric, hybrid and solar powered vehicles.
49 Layout of an Electric Vehicle 25.09.14 2,10,11 4,5,6 1,2,3
Advantages and Limitations,
50 29.09.14 2,10,11,12 4,5,6 1,2,3,4
Specifications
System Components, Electronic
51 01.10.14 2,10,11 4,5,6 1,2,3
Control System
High Energy And Power Density
52 06.10.14 9 5,6 1,2,3
Batteries
53 Hybrid Vehicle, 07.10.14 9 5,6 1,2,3
54 Fuel Cell Vehicles 10.10.14 10 5,6 1,2,3
55 Fuel Cell Vehicles 13.10.14 2,10,11 4,5,6 1,2,3
56 Solar Powered Vehicles 14.10.14 2,12 4,5,6 1,2,3
57 Solar Powered Vehicles 15.10.14 2 4,5,6 1,2,3
58 Revision 16.10.14 7 5 5
59 Seminar 17.10.14 7 5 5
60 Class test 20.10.14 11 6 5
10. TUTORIAL OUTLINE:

Tutorial Count TOPICS

1. Petrol Injection System, Electronic Fuel Injection System
Rotary Gate Meters Fuel In Injection System Requirements Of A
2.
Diesel Injection System
Heat Release Pattern And Fuel Injection, Fuel Spray Patterns,
3.
S/V Ratio Of Combustion Chamber
4. Emission Characteristics, Performance In SI & CI Engines.
5. Various Vegetable Oils For Engines, Esterification,
Performance In Engines, Performance And Emission
6.
Characteristics,
Availability Of CNG, Properties, Modification Required To Use
7.
In Engines,
8. Performance And Emission Characteristics Of CNG
9. Storage And Handling Of Hydrogen
10. Modification Required With Blended Fuel
11. Modification Required For SI Engine On Biogas
12. Engine Modification Required For Various Vegetable Oils
13. High Energy And Power Density Batteries
14. Hybrid Vehicle,
15. Fuel Cell Vehicles

Note:

1. This tutorial is not an actual class, but is a set of typical problems with solutions
provided.
2. Precise tutorial content may vary due to vagaries of university holidays.

11. ASSESSMENT:

11.1 Principle
Assessment for this course is based on the following principles
1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
2. Assessment must measure achievement of the stated learning objectives.
3. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgments about student performance.
4. Assessment practice must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity
to demonstrate what they learned.
 5. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

11.2 Assessment Summary:

11.2.1 Mapping between Assessment task and Course Outcomes

Assessment Task Type Weightage Course Outcomes

Task
1 2 3 4 5
Assignment Formative 10%     
Cycle Test-I Formative & Cognitive 6%  
Cycle Test-II Formative & Cognitive 6%  
Model Exam Formative, Cognitive & 13%
    
Summative
Attendance Face to Face Interaction 5%
University Exam Formative, Cognitive & 60%
    
Summative

11.2.2 Mapping between Graduate Attributes and Course Outcomes

Graduate Attributes CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5

1 Engineering Knowledge     
2 Problem Analysis
3 Design / Development of
    
Solutions
4 Research based knowledge
   
and research methods
5 Modern tool usage     
6 Professional engineering
    
practice and Society
7 Environment and Sustainability   
8 Ethics
9 Individual and team work     
10 Communication
11 Project Management and
Finance
12 Life-long Learning.     

11.2.3 Mapping between Program Outcomes and Course Outcomes

 Mapping of courses outcomes to program outcomes
Programme outcomes (POs)
Course outcome 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12
1
Course outcome 1: Project the fuel
economy, the fuel conservation and the air
H L L L L L L L
fuel ratio, carburettors and various types of
fuel injection system.
Course outcome 2: Outline the properties,
performance and emission characteristics of
H L L H L L L
liquid fuels like gasoline , alcohol ,
vegetable oils in both SI and CI engines
Course outcome 3: Explain the properties,
performance and emission characteristics of
H L L L L L L
gaseous fuels like LPG, CNG, and
HYDROGEN.
Course outcome 4: Investigate the
modification of SI and CI engines for H L L L L
various alternative fuels.
Course outcome 5: Enumerate the electric ,
H L L L L
hybrid and solar powered vehicles

11.3 Assessment Related Requirements:

1. An aggregate score of 50% is required to pass the course.

1.4 Assessment Details:

Assessment Item Distributed Due Date Weightage Cumulative

Weightage
Assignment 1 3rd week 2% 2%
Assignment 2 6th Week 2% 4%
Cycle Test – I 7th Week 6% 10%
Assignment 3 8th Week 2% 12%
Assignment 4 11th Week 2% 14%
Cycle Test – II 12th Week 6% 20%
Assignment 5 14th Week 2% 22%
Model Exam 15th Week 13% 35%
Attendance All weeks as per the 5% 40%
Academic Calendar
University Exam 17th Week 60% 100%
 1. All written assignments are to be submitted at the designated time and place.
2. Late assignment will not be accepted without a proper reason.
3. Written assignment will return in one week turn-around time again students.

11.5. Student Support:

1. Counseling service- Personal counseling for issues affecting study
2. Student’s care- Confidential counseling, welfare support and advice.
3. Students with disability- Alternative academic arrangements.
4. Reasonable adjustments to teaching & assessment for students with a disability policy.
 U7AUA23 Fuel Conservation and Alternative Fuels

Model Question Paper

Max Time: 3 Hours Max: 100 Marks

Part A (15 x 2 marks = 30 marks)

Answer all questions. Each question carries two marks

1. What is ignition limit?

2. What are the demerits of EFI?
3. What is biodiesel?
4. Name any five vegetable oil used in IC engine as a fuel
5. Define octane number
6. Define cetane number
7. Define esterification
8. Write down the sources of natural gas
9. Write down the advantages of LPG as an engine fuel
10. List out the constituents of CNG
11. Write down the demerits of CNG as an engine fuel
12. Write down the safety precautions to be taken while using hydrogen as a engine fuel
13. What is the need for solar powered vehicles?
14. What is vehicle drag?
15. What is rolling resistance

Part B (5 x 14 marks = 70 marks)

Answer all questions. Each question carries fourteen marks

16. (a) Explain about A/F mixture requirements of automotive engines

(or)

(b) Explain about different device used to meet requirement of carburettor

17. (a)Explain about performance and emission characteristic of alcohol

(or)

(b)Explain briefly about the properties of engine fuel

18. (a)Explain about performance and emission characteristic of biodiesel

(or)

(b) Explain the storage and dispensing system of hydrogen

19 (a) Explain about performance and emission characteristic of hydrogen

(or)

(b) Explain the engine modification required for LPG as a diesel engine fuel

20 (a) Explain the engine modification required for hydrogen as an engine fuel

(or)

(b) Discuss the electric vehicle transmission with a neat sketch

U7MEA29 FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS L T P C

3 1 0 4
This course Finite Element Analysis introduces preliminary concepts of numerical approaches to
solve any kind of engineering problems especially stress analysis It introduces the stiffness,
flexibility matrix, elements, boundary conditions to solve the problem. This subject serves as the
prerequisite for fields like Engineering Mechanics, Vibrations & Heat Transfer. It helps the
students to cognitive learning in the application of numerical method and develops problem
solving skills with both theoretical and engineering oriented problems.

1. PRE-REQUISITE:
Numerical Methods, Strength of Materials

2. LINKS TO OTHER COURSES

Heat Transfer, Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Engine Component Design

3. COURSE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

 Equip the students with basic methodology of Finite Element Method.

 Enable the students to formulate the structural analysis using FEM.
 Enable the students to perform engineering simulations using Finite Element Method
software packages (ANSYS & LSDYNA).

4. COURSE OUTCOMES

Upon completing this course, the students will be able to:

 Identify mathematical model for solution of common engineering problems and
formulate simple problems into finite elements.
 Derive equations in finite element methods for 3D problems.
 Develop element matrix equation by different methods by applying basic laws in
mechanics and integration by parts.
 Solve complicated 2D & 3D Isoparametric structural problems for stress analysis.
 Solve structural, thermal, fluid flow problems.

5. COURSE CONTENT

UNIT I Introduction 9L+2T

Review of basic analysis – Stiffness and Flexibility matrix for simple cases – Governing
equation and convergence criteria of finite element method.

UNIT II Discrete Elements 9L+3T

Bar, Frame, beam elements – Application to static, dynamic and stability analysis.
UNIT III Continuum Elements 9L+3T
Various types of 2-D-elements Application to plane stress, plane strain and axisymmetric
problems.

UNIT IV Isoparametric Elements 9L+3T

Applications to two and three-dimensional Problems.

UNIT V Field Problem 9L+3T

Applications to other field problems like heat transfer and fluid flow.

TOTAL: (45+15): 60 periods

TEXT BOOK
1. Tirupathi.R. Chandrapatha and Ashok D. Belegundu, “Introduction to Finite Elements in
Engineering”, Prentice Hall India, Third Edition, 2003.

REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Reddy J.N. “An Introduction to Finite Element Method”, McGraw-Hill, 2000.

2. Krishnamurthy, C.S., “Finite Element Analysis”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2000.

3. Bathe, K.J. and Wilson, E.L., “Numerical Methods in Finite Elements Analysis”,
Prentice Hall of India, 1985.

6. BEYOND THE SYLLABUS

1. Fluid Structure Interaction problems.

2. Practical for every unit.
3. Analysis of plates and shells

7. LEARNING RESOURCES

7.1 Required Resources:

Text Book:
1. Tirupathi.R. Chandrapatha and Ashok D. Belegundu, “Introduction to Finite Elements in
Engineering”, Prentice Hall India, Third Edition, 2003.

7.2 Recommended Resources:

1. Reddy J.N. “An Introduction to Finite Element Method”, McGraw-Hill, 2000.

2. Krishnamurthy, C.S., “Finite Element Analysis”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2000.

7.3 Online Learning:

This course uses various resources, such as lecturer notes, materials from electronic media,
assignment papers, and sample solutions. Students should make appropriate use of these
resources. URL:

http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/
http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mechanical-engineering/2-094-finite-element-analysis-of-solids-and-
fluids-ii-spring-2011/lecture-notes/MIT2_094S11_2094_lectures.pdf
http://www.math.tifr.res.in/~publ/ln/tifr49.pdf

8. LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES:

8.1 Learning and Teaching Modes:

 Lectures hours
 Tutorial hours
 Practical sessions
 Assignments
 Case study Problems
Through Finite element method laboratory experiments students will able to understand the
following topics which has been taught in lecture hours.
 Analysis of continum elements (Bars, Beams & Frames)
 Heat Transfer analysis

8.2 Work Load:

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with
the course requirements.

Activity Quantity Workload

periods
Lectures 45 45
Tutorials 15 15
Assignments 5 5
Cycle Test 2 4
Model Test 1 3
University Exam 1 3
Total 75 periods
 9. LEARNING ACTIVITIES SUMMARY:

Course Code/Course Name: U7MEA29/ Finite Element Analysis

Year/Sem: IV/VII Faculty Name: Mr.Vishnu

Sl No Teaching Learning Process Delivery Methods Assessment

Methods
1 Solving real world problem Chalk & Talk Assignments
2 Explaining application before theory ICT tools Tests
3 Solving problems Group discussion Exams
4 Designing of experiments Industrial visit Presentations
5 Problems on environmental, economics, Field work Rubrics
health & safety
6 Problems on professional and ethics Case studies
7 Seminar Mini projects
8 Problems using software
9 Self-study
10 Formulation of problems
11 Identification of malfunctioning or mistakes
12 Demonstrations

UNIT I
Course Outcome 1 (CO1): Identify mathematical model for solution of common engineering
problems and formulate simple problems into finite elements.
Sl No Topic Date TLP Delivery Assessment
Methods Methods
1 Review of basic analysis 07.07.14 2 2 1,2,3
2 SOM Approach 08.07.14 2,3 1 1,2,3
3 Numerical Approach 09.07.14 2,3 1 1,2,3
Stiffness and Flexibility matrix
3 1 1,2,3
4 Introduction 10.07.14
Stiffness and Flexibility matrix for
3 1 1,2,3
5 simple cases 11.07.14
6 Basic Governing Equation 14.07.14 3 1 1,2,3
7 Derivation Of Governing Equations 15.07.14 3 1 1,2,3
8 Simple Problems 16.07.14 3 1 1,2,3
convergence criteria of finite element
3 1 1,2,3
9 method 18.07.14
10 Tutorial 1 21.07.14 3,7 1 2,3,5
11 Tutorial 2 22.07.14 3,7 1 2,3,5
12 Tutorial 3 23.07.14 3 1 2,3,5
UNIT II
Course Outcome 2 (CO2): Derive equations in finite element methods for 3D problems.
13 Introduction to FEM Elements 24.07.14 2 2 1,2,3
14 Types Of Elements 25.07.14 2,3 2 1,2,3
Types Of Elements related to
2,3 2 1,2,3
15 Materials/Higher order Elements 28.07.14
16 Bar Element –DOF-Derivation 31.07.14 2,3 1 1,2,3
17 Beam Element –DOF-Derivation 01.08.14 2,3 1 1,2,3
Application Of Element to static
3 1 1,2,3
18 Problems 04.08.14
Application Of Element to Dynamic
2,3 1 1,2,3
19 Problems 05.08.14
20 Example Problems-BAR 06.08.14 3 1 1,2,3
21 Special Problems- BAR 07.08.14 3 1 1,2,3
22 Tutorial 4 08.08.14 3 1 2,3
23 Tutorial 5 11.08.14 3,7 1 2,3,5
24 Tutorial 6 12.08.14 3,7 1 2,3,5
UNIT III
Course Outcome 3 (CO3): Develop element matrix equation by different methods by applying
basic laws in mechanics and integration by parts.
25 Example Problems-BEAM 13.08.14 2,3 1 1,2,3
26 Special Problems-BEAM 18.08.14 2,3 1 1,2,3
27 Introduction to 2D Elements & DOF 20.08.14 2,3 2 1,2,3
28 Types of 2D Elements 22.08.14 2 2 1,2,3
29 Tria, Quad Elements 25.08.14 2 2 1,2,3
30 2D-Higher Order Elements 26.08.14 2 2 1,2,3
Plane Stress & Plane Strain
2,3 1 1,2,3
31 Conditions 27.08.14
32 Axisymmetric problems 28.08.14 3 1 1,2,3
33 Special Problems 01.09.14 3 1 1,2,3
34 Tutorial 7 03.09.14 3 1 2,3
35 Tutorial 8 04.09.14 3,7 1 2,3,5
36 Tutorial 9 05.09.14 3,7 1 2,3,5
UNIT IV
Course Outcome 4 (CO4): Solve complicated 2D & 3D Isoparametric structural problems for
stress analysis.
37 Introduction to Isoparametric 08.09.14 2 2 1,2,3
Conversion to Isoparametric
2 2 1,2,3
38 Elements 10.09.14
 39 Introduction to Natural coordinates 11.09.14 2 2 1,2,3
40 Local Coordinates 12.09.14 2,3 1 1,2,3
41 Global Coordinates 15.09.14 2,3 1 1,2,3
42 Application to 2D problems 16.09.14 2,3 1 1,2,3
43 Example Problems 17.09.14 2,3 1 1,2,3
44 Exercise Problems 18.09.14 3 1 1,2,3
45 Special Problems 19.09.14 3 1 1,2,3
46 Tutorial 10 22.09.14 3 1 2,3
47 Tutorial 11 23.09.14 3,7 1 2,3,5
48 Tutorial 12 24.09.14 3,7 1 2,3,5
UNIT V
Course Outcome 5 (CO5): Solve structural, thermal, fluid flow problems.
49 Application to 3D problems 25.09.14 2 2 1,2,3
50 Example Problems 29.09.14 2 2 1,2,3
51 Exercise Problems 01.10.14 3 1 1,2,3
52 Special Problems 06.10.14 2,3 1 1,2,3
Extended FEM application in Various
3 1 1,2,3
53 Engineering Field 07.10.14
54 Introduction to Field problems 10.10.14 2 1 1,2,3
55 FEM in Heat Transfer Applications 13.10.14 3 1 1,2,3
56 FEM in fluid flow 14.10.14 2 2 1,2,3
57 Simple heat flow Problems 15.10.14 3 1 1,2,3
58 Tutorial 13 16.10.14 3 1 2,3
59 Tutorial 14 17.10.14 3,7 1 2,3,5
60 Tutorial 15 20.10.14 3,7 1 2,3,5

10. TUTORIAL OUTLINE:

Tutoria
TOPICS
l Count
Numerical problems on Stiffness and Flexibility matrix for simple
1
cases.
2 Governing equation and convergence criteria of finite element method
3 Numerical Problems-Bar element
4 Numerical Problems-Beam elements
5 Numerical Problems-Frame elements
6 Application to static, dynamic and stability analysis
7 Simple 2D problems
8 Problems on Plain Stress
9 Problems on Plain Strain
10 Axi Symmetric Problems
 11 Application to 2D Problems
12 Application to 3D Problems
13 Heat Transfer-Numerical Problems
14 Fluid Flow-Numerical Problems
15 Fluid Flow-Numerical Problems

Note:
1. This tutorial is not an actual class, but is a set of typical problems with solutions
provided.
2. Precise tutorial content may vary due to vagaries of university holidays.

11. ASSESSMENT:

11.1 Principle

Assessment for this course is based on the following principles

1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
2. Assessment must measure achievement of the stated learning objectives.
3. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgments about student performance.
4. Assessment practice must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity
to demonstrate what they learned.
5. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

11.2 Assessment Summary:

11.2.1 Mapping between Assessment task and Course Outcomes

Assessment Task Type Weightag Course Outcomes

Task e
1 2 3 4 5
Assignment Formative 10%     
Cycle Test-I Formative & Cognitive 6%  
Cycle Test-II Formative & Cognitive 6%  
Model Exam Formative, Cognitive 13%
    
& Summative
Attendance Face to Face 5%
Interaction
University Formative, Cognitive 60%
    
Exam & Summative
11.2.2 Mapping between Graduate Attributes and Course Outcomes

Graduate Attributes CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5

1 Engineering Knowledge     
2 Problem Analysis     
3 Design / Development of
    
Solutions
4 Research based knowledge
  
and research methods
5 Modern tool usage
6 Professional engineering
    
practice and Society
7 Environment and Sustainability  
8 Ethics
9 Individual and team work   
10 Communication
11 Project Management and
Finance
12 Life-long Learning.     

11.2.3 Mapping between Program Outcomes and Course Outcomes

Mapping of courses outcomes to program outcomes
Programme outcomes (POs)
Course outcome 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12
1
Course outcome 1: Identify mathematical
model for solution of common engineering
L H L L
problems and formulate simple problems
into finite elements.
Course outcome 2: Derive equations in
H L L L
finite element methods for 3D problems.
Course outcome 3: Develop element
matrix equation by different methods by
H L L H L L
applying basic laws in mechanics and
integration by parts.
Course outcome 4: Solve complicated 2D
& 3D Isoparametric structural problems for L H L
stress analysis.
Course outcome 5: Solve structural,
L H L H H L L
thermal, fluid flow problems.
11.3 Assessment Related Requirements:
An aggregate score of 50% is required to pass the course.

11.4 Assessment Details:

Assessment Item Distributed Due Date Weightage Cumulative
Weightage
Assignment 1 3rd week 2% 2%
Assignment 2 6th Week 2% 4%
Cycle Test – I 7th Week 6% 10%
Assignment 3 8th Week 2% 12%
Assignment 4 11th Week 2% 14%
Cycle Test – II 12th Week 6% 20%
Assignment 5 14th Week 2% 22%
Model Exam 15th Week 13% 35%
Attendance All weeks as per the 5% 40%
Academic Calendar
University Exam 17th Week 60% 100%

1. All written assignments are to be submitted at the designated time and place.
2. Late assignment will not be accepted without a proper reason.
3. Written assignment will return in one week turn-around time again students.

11.5. Student Support:

1. Counseling service- Personal counseling for issues affecting study

2. Student’s care- Confidential counseling, welfare support and advice.
3. Students with disability- Alternative academic arrangements.
4. Reasonable adjustments to teaching & assessment for students with a disability policy.
 U7MEA29 Finite Element Analysis

Model Question Paper

Max Time: 3 Hours Max: 100 Marks

Part A (15 x 2 marks = 30 marks)

Answer all questions. Each question carries two marks

1. What are the advantages and limitations of using finite element Analysis?
2. List out the various methods of solving boundary value problems.
3. Mention the basic steps involved in Galerkin’s method.
4. Why is coordinate transformation needed in solving truss problems?
5. Highlight two rules for the placement of nodes while approximating the solution for
differential equation
6. Distinguish between plane stress and plane strain conditions.
7. What is meant by superparametric elements? Give some examples.
8. Define force vectors and Give an example
9. What is pre and post processing?
10. List out the properties of Global stiffness matrix.
11. Define the terms Primary and Secondary node.
12. When are isoparametric elements used?
13. Write the applications of axisymmetric elements.
14. What are the required conditions for problem assumed to be axisymmetric
15. Name some of the boundary conditions involved in any heat transfer analysis.

Part B (5 x 14 marks = 70 marks)

Answer any five questions. Each question carries fourteen marks

16. a) Determine the extension of the bar . due to self weight and concentrated load of 600N
applied at its end. Given b1 = 200 mm. b2 = 100 mm and t = 20 mm. Use two spar element to
solve the problem. Take E = 2*105 N/mm2 and ρ = 0.8*10-4 N/mm3
(or)
b) Discuss the following methods to solve the given differential equation:

EI(d2y/dx2)-M(x) = 0

With the boundary condition y(0) = 0 and y(H) = 0

(i) Variational method.
(ii) Collocation method.

17. a).A cantilever beam of length 3.4 m has an elastic spring support of stiffness 230 kN/m at its
free end, where a point load of 13 kN acts. Take Young’s modulus as 200 GPa and area
moment of inertia of the cross section as 1*10 -4 m4. Determine the displacement and slope at
the node and the reactions.

(or)
 b) Triangular elements are used for the stress analysis of plate subjected to inplane loads. The
(x, y) coordinates of nodes I, j and k of an element are given by (2,30, (4,4) and (4,5) mm
respectively. The nodal displacement are given as:

u1 = 2.0 mm u2 = 0.5 mm u3 = 3.0 mm

v1 = 1.0 mm v2 = 0.0 mm v3 = 0.5 mm

Determine element stresses. Let E = 160 Gpa. Poisson’s ratio = 0.25 and thickness of the
element t = 10 mm.

18. a) Derive the characteristic matrix for a two dimensional heat conduction problem using
triangular element by Galerkin approach.
(or)
b) i) What are the non-zero strain and stress components of axisymmetric element? Explain
ii) Derive the stiffness matrix of an axisymmetric element using potential approach.

19. a) A triangular plate of thickness 9mm has Vertices P(40, 40), Q(100, 40) and R(70, 130). It
is fixed at P and supported on rollers at Q. There is a vertical downward load of 5kN applied
at R. Take Young’s modulus as 200 GPa. Determine the nodal displacements accounting for
body weight. Take density of material as 7800 kg/m3.
(or)
b) The nodal displacement of a rectangular element having nodal coordinates (1,1), (4,0),
(4,2) and (0,2) are u1 = 0 mm, v1 = 0 mm, u2 = 0.1 mm, v2 = 0.05 mm, u3 = 0.05 mm, v3 = -
0.05 mm, u4 = 0 mm and v4 = 0 mm respectively. Determine the stress matrix at r = 0 and s =
0 using the isoparametric formulation. Take E = 210Gpa and Poisson’s ratio = 0.25.

20. a) Derive the body force and traction (Uniformly distributed) force vectors for four node
quadrilateral element.
(or)
b) Derive the characteristic matrix for a two dimensional heat conduction problem using
triangular element by Galerkin approach.

UEAUA36 TWO AND THREE WHEELERS L T P C

3 0 0 3

This course UEAUA36; Two and Three Wheelers course is to make the students to know and
understand the constructional details operating characteristics and vehicle design aspects of two
and three wheeled vehicles.

1. PRE-REQUISITE:
Internal combustion engines, vehicle body engineering, chassis frames etc...
2. LINKS TO OTHER COURSES
Chassis Design & Engine Component Design

3. COURSE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

 To develop the basic knowledge of the students in constructional details of two and
Three Wheelers.
 Dissect the skills of the students in the operating principles.

4. COURSE OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

 Explain the working of two and four stroke engines.
 Illustrate the functioning of clutch and gear box.
 Demonstrate the wheels, tyres, suspensions and braking systems.
 Identify the latest models of two wheelers.
 Define the operations of three wheelers and latest models of three wheelers.

5. COURSE CONTENT

UNIT I Power Unit 9

Two stroke SI engine, four stroke SI engine; merits and demerits. Symmetrical and
unsymmetrical port timing diagrams. Types of scavenging processes; merits and demerits,
scavenging pumps. Rotary valve engine. Fuel system. Lubrication system. Magneto coil and
battery coil spark ignition system, electronic ignition system. Starting system; Kick starter
system.

UNIT II Chassis and Sub-Systems 9

Mainframe and its types. Chassis and shaft drive, Single, multiple plates and centrifugal clutches.
Gear box and gear controls. Front and rear suspension systems. Shock absorbers. Panel meters
and controls on handle bar.

UNIT III Brakes, Wheels And Tyres 9

Drum brakes, disc brakes, front and rear brake links, layouts. Spoked wheel, cast wheel, disc
wheel, disc types. Tyres and tubes.

UNIT IV Two Wheelers 9

Case study of major Indian models of motorcycles, scooters and mopeds. TVS mopeds and
motorcycles, HeroHonda motorcycles, Bajaji scooters and motorcycles, Yamaha, Enfield
motorcycles. Servicing and maintenance.
UNIT V Three Wheelers 9

Case study of Indian models. Auto rickshaws, pickup van, delivery van and trailer.
Maintenance:& Fault tracing.

TOTAL: 45 periods

TEXT BOOKS

1. Irving.P.E. - Motor Cycle Engineering - Temple Press Book, London – 1992.

2. The Cycle Motor Manual - Temple Press Limited, London - 1990

REFERENCE BOOKS

1. Encyclopedia of Motorcycling - 20 volume Marshall, Cavensih, UK - 1989

2. Brayant R.V,Vespa - Maintenance and Repair Series – S.Chand & Co., New Delhi - 1986.

3. Raymond Broad Lambretta - A Practical Guide to maintenance and repair – S.Chand & Co.,
New Delhi - 1987.

URL:

http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/

6. BEYOND THE SYLLABUS:

1. To study the modern two wheeler engines

2. To study the modern suspension systems of two and three wheelers
3. To understand concept of ABS in two wheelers
4. Case study of latest two wheeled vehicles
5. To know the latest models three wheeled vehicles.

7. LEARNING RESOURCES:

7.1 Required Resources:

Bridge Course student notes

7.2 Recommended Resources:

Library books and journal of SAE India.

 7.3 Online Learning:

This course uses various resources, such as lecturer notes, materials from electronic media,
assignment papers, and sample solutions. Students should make appropriate use of these
resources.
www.nptel.in

8. LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES:

8.1 Learning and Teaching Modes:

This course relies on lectures to guide through the material, tutorial classes to provide students
with class, and a sequence of written and online assignments to provide formative assessment
opportunities for students to practice techniques and develop their understanding of the course.

8.2 Work Load:

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with
the course requirements.

Activity Quantity Workload

periods
Lectures 45 45
Tutorials 0 0
Assignments 5 5
Cycle Test 2 4
Model Test 1 3
University Exam 1 3
Total 60periods

9. LEARNING ACTIVITIES SUMMARY:

Course Code/Course Name: UEAUA36 /TWO AND THREE WHEELERS

Year/Sem: IV/VII Faculty Name: Mr.H.Gowtham Kumar

Sl No Teaching Learning Process Delivery Methods Assessment

Methods
1 Solving real world problem Chalk & Talk Assignments
2 Explaining application before theory ICT tools Tests
3 Solving problems Group discussion Exams
4 Designing of experiments Industrial visit Presentations
5 Problems on environmental, economics, Field work Rubrics
health & safety
6 Problems on professional and ethics Case studies
7 Seminar Mini projects
8 Problems using software
9 Self-study
10 Formulation of problems
11 Identification of malfunctioning or mistakes
12 Demonstrations

UNIT I
Course Outcome 1 (CO1): Explain the working of two and four stroke engines.
Delivery Assessment
Sl No Topic Date TLP
Methods Methods
1 Introduction 07.07.14 1,2 1,2 1,2,3,4
2 Two stroke SI engine 08.07.14 2 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
3 four stroke SI engine 09.07.14 2 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
4 merits and demerits 10.07.14 1,2 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
Symmetrical and unsymmetrical port
5 11.07.14 1,2,5 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
timing diagrams
6 Types of scavenging processes 14.07.14 1,2,5 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
merits and demerits, scavenging
7 15.07.14 2,9 2,3,4 1,2,3,4
pumps
Rotary valve engine, Fuel system.
8 16.07.14 2,5,8 1,2,4,5 1,2,3,4
Lubrication system
Magneto coil and battery coil spark
ignition system, electronic ignition
9 18.07.14 2,5,8 1,2,4,5 1,2,3,4
system. Starting system, Kick starter
system.
10 Revision 21.07.14 7 3 4,5
11 Seminar 22.07.14 7 4 4,5
12 Class test 23.07.14 9 6 3
UNIT II
Course Outcome 2 (CO2): Illustrate the functioning of clutch and gear box.
13 Mainframe and its types 24.07.14 2 1,2 1,2,3
14 Chassis and shaft drive 25.07.14 2,11 1,2 1,2,3
Single, multiple plates and centrifugal
15 28.07.14 2 1,2 1,2,3
clutches
16 Gear box and gear controls 31.07.14 2,5 2,5 1,2,3,4
17 Front and rear suspension systems 01.08.14 2,5 2,5 1,2,3,4
18 Front and rear suspension systems 04.08.14 2,5 2,5 1,2,3,4
19 Shock absorbers 05.08.14 2,11 1,2,6 1,2,3
20 Panel meters 06.08.14 2,11 1,2,6 1,2,3
 21 controls on handle bar 07.08.14 2,11 1,2,6 1,2,3
22 Revision 08.08.14 7 5 5
23 Seminar 11.08.14 7 5 5
24 Class test 12.08.14 9 6 5
UNIT III
Course Outcome 3 (CO3): Demonstrate the wheels, tyres, suspensions and braking systems.
25 Drum brakes 13.08.14 2,5 1,2,4 1,2,3,4
26 Disc brakes 18.08.14 2,5 1,2,4 1,2,3,4
27 Front and rear brake links 20.08.14 2,5 2,4 1,2,3,4
28 Layouts 22.08.14 2,5 1,2 1,2,3,4
29 Spoked wheel 25.08.14 2,5,6 1,2 1,2,3,4
30 Cast wheel 26.08.14 2,5 1,2,5 1,2,3,4
31 Disc wheel 27.08.14 2,9 1,2,5 1,2,3,4
32 Disc types 28.08.14 2,5,6 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
33 Tyres and tubes 01.09.14 2,5 1,2,5 1,2,3,4
34 Revision 03.09.14 7 5 5
35 Seminar 04.09.14 7 5 5
36 Class test 05.09.14 9 6 5
UNIT IV
Course Outcome 4 (CO4): Identify the latest models of two wheelers.
Case study of major Indian models of
37 08.09.14 1,2 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4
motorcycles
Case study of major Indian models of
38 10.09.14 1,2 1,2,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4
motorcycles
39 scooters and mopeds 11.09.14 1,2 1,3 1,2,3
40 TVS mopeds 12.09.14 1,5 1,4 1,4,5
41 TVS motorcycles 15.09.14 1,2 1,3,5 1,2,3
42 HeroHonda motorcycles 16.09.14 1,2 1,3 1,4,5
43 Bajaji scooters and motorcycles 17.09.14 2,5,11 4,5,6 1,2,3
44 Yamaha, Enfield motorcycles 18.09.14 2, 5,11 4,5,6 1,2,3,4
45 Servicing and maintenance 19.09.14 2,5 ,11 4,5,6 1,2,3,4
46 Revision 22.09.14 7 5 5
47 Seminar 23.09.14 7 5 5
48 Class test 24.09.14 9 6 5
UNIT V
Course Outcome 5 (CO5): Define the operations of three wheelers and latest models of three
wheelers.
49 Case study of Indian models 25.09.14 1,2,5 1,3,4,5,6 1,2,3,4
50 Case study of Indian models 29.09.14 1,2,5 1,24,5,6 1,2,3,4
51 Auto rickshaws 01.10.14 2,5 1,2,4,5,6 1,2,3
52 Pickup van 06.10.14 2,5 1,2,5,6 1,2,3,4
53 Delivery van 07.10.14 2,5 1,2,5,6 1,2,3
54 Trailer 10.10.14 2,5,6 1,2,3,4 1,2,3,4
55 Maintenance of three wheeler 13.10.14 2,5 2,4,5,6 1,2,3
56 Fault tracing trouble shooting 14.10.14 2,5,11 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
 57 Causes and remedies 15.10.14 2,5,11 1,2,3 1,2,3,4
58 Revision 16.10.14 7 5 5
59 Seminar 17.10.14 7 5 5
60 Class test 20.10.14 9 6 5

10. ASSESSMENT:

10.1 Principle
Assessment for this course is based on the following principles
1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
2. Assessment must measure achievement of the stated learning objectives.
3. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgments about student performance.
4. Assessment practice must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity
to demonstrate what they learned.
5. Assessment must maintain academic standards.
10.2 Assessment Summary:
10.2.1 Mapping between Assessment task and Course Outcomes

Assessment Task Type Weightag Course Outcomes

Task e
1 2 3 4 5
Assignment Formative 10%     
Cycle Test-I Formative & Cognitive 6%  
Cycle Test-II Formative & Cognitive 6%  
Model Exam Formative, Cognitive 13%
    
& Summative
Attendance Face to Face 5%
Interaction
University Formative, Cognitive 60%
    
Exam & Summative

10.2.2 Mapping between Graduate Attributes and Course Outcomes

Graduate Attributes CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5

1 Engineering Knowledge     
2 Problem Analysis
3 Design / Development of
    
Solutions
4 Research based knowledge
  
and research methods
5 Modern tool usage  
6 Professional engineering
    
practice and Society
7 Environment and Sustainability
8 Ethics  
9 Individual and team work   
10 Communication
11 Project Management and
Finance
12 Life-long Learning.     
10.2.3 Mapping between Program Outcomes and Course Outcomes

Mapping of courses outcomes to program outcomes

Programme outcomes (POs)
Course outcome 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12
1
Course outcome 1: Explain the working of
H H H H L H
two and four stroke engines.
Course outcome 2: Illustrate the
H H L H L H
functioning of clutch and gear box.
Course outcome 3: Demonstrate the
wheels, tyres, suspensions and braking H H H
systems.
Course outcome 4: Identify the latest
H L H L H
models of two wheelers.
Course outcome 5: Define the operations
of three wheelers and latest models of three H L L H
wheelers.

10.3 Assessment Related Requirements:

1. An aggregate score of 50% is required to pass the course.

10.4 Assessment Details:

Assessment Item Distributed Due Date Weightage Cumulative

Weightage
Assignment 1 3rd week 2% 2%
Assignment 2 6th Week 2% 4%
Cycle Test – I 7th Week 6% 10%
Assignment 3 8th Week 2% 12%
Assignment 4 11th Week 2% 14%
Cycle Test – II 12th Week 6% 20%
Assignment 5 14th Week 2% 22%
Model Exam 15th Week 13% 35%
Attendance All weeks as per the 5% 40%
Academic Calendar
University Exam 17th Week 60% 100%
1. All written assignments are to be submitted at the designated time and place.
2. Late assignment will not be accepted without a proper reason.
3. Written assignment will be return in one week turn-around time again students.
10.5. Student Support:
1. Counseling service- Personal counseling for issues affecting study
2. Student’s care- Confidential counseling, welfare support and advice.
3. Students with disability- Alternative academic arrangements.
4. Reasonable adjustments to teaching & assessment for students with a disability policy.
 UEAUA36 Two and Three Wheelers

Model Question Paper

Max Time: 3 Hours Max: 100 Marks

Part A (15 x 2 marks = 30 marks)

Answer all questions. Each question carries two marks

1. Distinguish between Moped and Motor cycle.

2. Justify the need for mixing lubricating oil with petrol, while refilling the fuel tank. Indicate the
proportion of lubricating oil.
3. Explain non-symmetrical timing for two stoke petrol engines.
4. Explain the function of rotary valves used in two stroke petrol engines of two wheelers.
5. Why is oil immersed multiple disc clutch preferred for two wheeler applications?
6. What do you understand by cross scavenging in two stoke petrol engines?
7. Distinguish between low and high tension magnets.
8. Briefly explain the advantages of electronic ignition system.
9. Distinguish between spoked wheels and cast wheels
10. Indicate the type of (i) suspension spring (ii) shock absorber used in rear suspension of
scooters
11. What is scavenging pump?
12. Write about the kick starter mechanism?
13. Write the advantages of cast wheel?
14. Mention the recommended tyre pressure for two wheeler
15. List the difference between scooter and moped

Part B (5 x 14 marks = 70 marks)

Answer all questions. Each question carries fourteen marks

16.a) Explain briefly about the Battery and coil ignition system
(OR)
b)Explain briefly about the construction and working principle of kick starter mechanism?
17.a) Explain briefly about the construction and working principle of single plate clutch?
(OR)
b) Draw the exploded view of the clutch assembly of a typeical motor cycle and explain its
construction and working.
18.a) Write are the various maintenance and brake adjustment.
(OR)
b)Explain briefly about the front and rear brake link layout?
19.a) Discuss in detail about performance characteristics of any four moped of same category by
different manufacturers.
(OR)
b) With the aid of sketches explain a Anti-lock braking system used in two wheelers.
20.a) Explain the rear suspension system and braking system used in three wheeler with neat
sketch
(OR)
b) Draw the layout of three wheeler and mark its parts along with their functions
 UEAUA39 AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY L T P C

3 0 0 3

This course UEAUA39: Automotive safety provides an end; the students will have good
exposure to automotive safety aspects including the understanding of the various safety
equipments.

It introduces the phenomenon of safety & safety equipments. This subject serves as the
prerequisite for many subjects such as automotive chassis and automotive engine components. It
introduces students to cognitive learning in applied mechanics and develops problem solving
skills with both theoretical and engineering oriented problems.

1. PRE-REQUISITE:

Engineering Physics-II, Engineering Chemistry-II.

2. LINKS TO OTHER COURSES

Vehicle Body Engineering & Modern Automotive Accessories

3. COURSE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

 To develop the skills of the students in the areas of safety concepts and their effects.
 To rank the students skills in the areas of collision warning and how to avoid.
 Cite the areas of comfort & how to make convenience.

4. COURSE OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

 Outline the importance of vehicle body design, crumple zone for safety.
 Correlate active and passive safety systems.
 Summarize the safety equipments and handling.
 Differentiate various collision warning systems.
 Demonstrate passenger comfort and convenient systems.

5. COURSE CONTENT

UNIT I Introduction 9

Design of the body for safety, energy equation, engine location, deceleration of vehicle inside
passenger compartment, deceleration on impact with stationary and movable obstacle, concept of
crumble zone, safety sandwich construction.
UNIT II Safety Concepts 9

Active safety: driving safety, conditional safety, perceptibility safety, operating safety passive
safety: exterior safety, interior safety, deformation behaviour of vehicle body, speed and
acceleration characteristics of passenger compartment on impact.

UNIT III Safety Equipments 9

Seat belt, regulations, automatic seat belt tightener system, collapsible steering column, tiltable
steering wheel, air bags, electronic system for activating air bags, bumper design for safety.

UNIT IV Collision Warning and Avoidance 9

Collision warning system, causes of rear end collision, frontal object detection, rear vehicle
object detection system, object detection system with braking system interactions.

UNIT V Comfort and Convenience System 9

Steering and mirror adjustment, central locking system , Garage door opening system, tyre
pressure control system, rain sensor system, environment information system

TOTAL: 45 periods

TEXT BOOKS

1. Bosch - “Automotive Handbook” - 5th edition - SAE publication - 2000.

2. J.Powloski - “Vehicle Body Engineering” - Business books limited, London - 1969.

REFERENCE BOOK

1. Ronald.K.Jurgen - “Automotive Electronics Handbook” - Second edition- McGraw-Hill Inc., -

1999.

URL:

http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/

6. BEYOND THE SYLLABUS:

1. ABS

2. TCS

3. ARR
4. ACC

5. OBD-I &II

7. LEARNING RESOURCES:

7.1 Required Resources:

Bridge Course student notes

7.2 Recommended Resources:

1. Bosch - “Automotive Handbook” - 5th edition - SAE publication - 2000.

2. J.Powloski - “Vehicle Body Engineering” - Business books limited, London - 1969.

7.3 Online Learning:

This course uses various resources, such as lecturer notes, materials from electronic media,
assignment papers, and sample solutions. Students should make appropriate use of these
resources.

www. nptel.in

8. LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES:

8.1 Learning and Teaching Modes:

This course relies on lectures to guide through the material, tutorial classes to provide students
with class, and a sequence of written and online assignments to provide formative assessment
opportunities for students to practice techniques and develop their understanding of the course.

8.2 Work Load:

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with
the course requirements.

Activity Quantity Workload

periods
Lectures 45 45
Assignments 5 5
Cycle Test 2 4
Model Test 1 3
 University Exam 1 3
Total 60 periods

9. LEARNING ACTIVITIES SUMMARY:

Course Code/Course Name: UEAUA39 AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY

Year/Sem: IV/VII Faculty Name: Mr.D.SAMUEL RAJ

Sl No Teaching Learning Process Delivery Methods Assessment

Methods
1 Solving real world problem Chalk & Talk Assignments
2 Explaining application before theory ICT tools Tests
3 Solving problems Group discussion Exams
4 Designing of experiments Industrial visit Presentations
5 Problems on environmental, economics, Field work Rubrics
health & safety
6 Problems on professional and ethics Case studies
7 Seminar Mini projects
8 Problems using software
9 Self-study
10 Formulation of problems
11 Identification of malfunctioning or mistakes
12 Demonstrations

UNIT I
Course Outcome 1 (CO1): Outline the importance of vehicle body design, crumple zone for safety
Sl No Topic Date TLP Delivery Assessment
Methods Methods
1 Design of the body for safety 07.07.14 2,4,5 1,7 1,2,3
2,4,5 1,7 1,2,3
2 energy equation 08.07.14
2,4,5 1,7 1,2,3
3 energy equation problem 09.07.14
2,4,5 1,7 1,2,3
4 engine location 10.07.14
deceleration of vehicle inside 2,4,5 1,7 1,2,3
5 passenger compartment 11.07.14
deceleration on impact with 2,4,5 11 1,2,3
6 stationary obstacle 14.07.14
deceleration on impact with movable 2,4,5 1,7 1,2,3
7 obstacle 15.07.14
8 concept of crumble zone 16.07.14 2,4,5 1,7 1,2,3,5
9 Safety sandwich construction. 18.07.14 2,4,5 1,5 1,2,3,5
 10 Revision 21.07.14 7 3 1,2,3
11 Seminar 22.07.14 9 4 5
12 Class test 23.07.14 9 6 1,2,3
UNIT II
Course Outcome 2 (CO2): Correlate active and passive safety systems
13 Active safety: driving safety 24.07.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
14 conditional safety 25.07.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
15 perceptibility safety 28.07.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
16 operating safety 31.07.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
17 passive safety: exterior safety 01.08.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
18 interior safety 04.08.14 2,5,11 11 1,2,3
deformation behaviour of vehicle 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
19 body 05.08.14
Speed and acceleration characteristics 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
20 of passenger compartment on impact. 06.08.14
Speed and acceleration-graph 2,5,11 1,5 1,2,3,5
21 analysis 07.08.14
2,5,11 3 1,2,3
22 Revision 08.08.14
23 Seminar 11.08.14 7 4 4,5
24 Class test 12.08.14 9 6 1,2,3
UNIT III
Course Outcome 3 (CO3): Summarize the safety equipments and handling
25 Seat belt 13.08.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
26 Automatic seat belt tightener system 18.08.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
27 Collapsible steering column 20.08.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
28 Tiltable steering wheel 22.08.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
29 Air bags 25.08.14 2,5,11,12 1,7 1,2,3
30 Working principle 26.08.14 2,5,11 11 1,2,3
31 Air bags safety 27.08.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
Electronic system for activating air
2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
32 bags 28.08.14
2,5,11 1,5 1,2,3,5
33 Bumper design for safety 01.09.14
2,5,11 3 1,2,3
34 Revision 03.09.14
35 Seminar 04.09.14 7 4 4,5
36 Class test 05.09.14 9 6 1,2,3
UNIT IV
Course Outcome 4 (CO4): Differentiate various collision warning systems
37 Collision warning system 08.09.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
38 CMS 10.09.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
 39 CAS 11.09.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
40 Stop and go communication 12.09.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
41 Adaptive cruise control 15.09.14 2,5,11,7 1,7 1,2,3
42 causes of rear end collision 16.09.14 2,5,11 11 1,2,3
43 frontal object detection 17.09.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
44 rear vehicle object detection system 18.09.14 2,5,11 1,7 1,2,3
45 Object detection system with braking 2,5,11 1,5 1,2,3
system interactions. 19.09.14
46 Revision 22.09.14 7 3 4,5
47 Seminar 23.09.14 7 4 5
48 Class test 24.09.14 9 6 1,2,3
UNIT V
Course Outcome 5 (CO5): Demonstrate passenger comfort and convenient systems
49 Steering and mirror adjustment 25.09.14 2,5,11,12 1,3,7 1,2,3
50 central locking system 29.09.14 2,5,11,12 1,7 1,2,3
51 Garage door opening system 01.10.14 2,5,11,12 1,7 1,2,3
52 Anti-Theft System 06.10.14 2,5,11,12 1,7 1,2,3
53 GPS 07.10.14 2,5,11,12 1,7 1,2,3
54 Tracking Devices 10.10.14 2,5,11,12 11 1,2,3
55 tyre pressure control system 13.10.14 2,5,11,12 1,7 1,2,3
56 14.10.14 2,5,11,12 1,7 1,2,3
rain sensor system environment 2,5,11
information system 1,5 1,2,3
57 15.10.14
58 Revision 16.10.14 7 3 4,5
59 Seminar 17.10.14 7 4 5
60 Class test 20.10.14 9 6 1,2,3

10. ASSESSMENT:
10.1 Principle
Assessment for this course is based on the following principles
1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
2. Assessment must measure achievement of the stated learning objectives.
3. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgments about student performance.
4. Assessment practice must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity
to demonstrate what they learned.
5. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

10.2 Assessment Summary:

10.2.1 Mapping between Assessment task and Course Outcomes

Assessment Task Type Weightag Course Outcomes

Task e
1 2 3 4 5
Assignment Formative 10%     
Cycle Test-I Formative & Cognitive 6%  
Cycle Test-II Formative & Cognitive 6%  
Model Exam Formative, Cognitive 13%
    
& Summative
Attendance Face to Face 5%
Interaction
University Formative, Cognitive 60%
    
Exam & Summative

10.2.2 Mapping between Graduate Attributes and Course Outcomes

Graduate Attributes CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5

1 Engineering Knowledge     
2 Problem Analysis
3 Design / Development of
Solutions
4 Research based knowledge
    
and research methods
5 Modern tool usage   
6 Professional engineering     
practice and Society
7 Environment and Sustainability     
8 Ethics   
9 Individual and team work     
10 Communication
11 Project Management and
Finance
12 Life-long Learning.     
10.2.3 Mapping between Program Outcomes and Course Outcomes

Mapping of courses outcomes to program outcomes

Programme outcomes (POs)
Course outcome 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12
1
Course outcome 1: Outline the importance
of vehicle body design, crumple zone for H L L H H H H H
safety.
Course outcome 2: Correlate active and
H L H H H H
passive safety systems.
Course outcome 3: Summarize the safety
H H H L H
equipments and handling.
Course outcome 4: Differentiate various
H H H H L
collision warning systems.
Course outcome 5: Demonstrate passenger
H H L H H H
comfort and convenient systems.

10.3 Assessment Related Requirements:

1. An aggregate score of 50% is required to pass the course.

10.4 Assessment Details:

Assessment Item Distributed Due Date Weightage Cumulative

Weightage
Assignment 1 3rd week 2% 2%
Assignment 2 6th Week 2% 4%
Cycle Test – I 7th Week 6% 10%
Assignment 3 8th Week 2% 12%
Assignment 4 11th Week 2% 14%
Cycle Test – II 12th Week 6% 20%
Assignment 5 14th Week 2% 22%
Model Exam 15th Week 13% 35%
Attendance All weeks as per the 5% 40%
Academic Calendar
University Exam 17th Week 60% 100%

1. All written assignments are to be submitted at the designated time and place.
2. Late assignment will not be accepted without a proper reason.

3. Written assignment will return in one week turn-around time again students.
10.5. Student Support:

1. Counseling service- Personal counseling for issues affecting study

2. Student’s care- Confidential counseling, welfare support and advice.
3. Students with disability- Alternative academic arrangements.
4. Reasonable adjustments to teaching & assessment for students with a disability policy.
 UEAUA39 Automotive Safety

Model Question Paper

Max Time: 3 Hours Max: 100 Marks

Part A (15 x 2 marks = 30 marks)

Answer all questions. Each question carries two marks

1. Compare Active safety and passive safety?

2. Differentiate between safety and security.
3. What is the important aspect of design for active safety?
4. What is Perceptional safety?
5. Briefly discuss roll over tests?
6. Briefy explain deformation behavior of vehicle body?
7. What is the function of seat belt?
8. Explain belt force limiters.
9. Write short notes a Buckle Tighter
10. Explain functioning of front air bag.
11. What are the causes of accidents?
12. Mention about parking aid with ultrasonic sensors
13. Write short notes on pneumatic central locking system.
14. What is a Rain sensor?
15. Define Environment sensors?

Part B (5 x 14 marks = 70 marks)

Answer all questions. Each question carries fourteen marks

16 a) i) Briefly explain the impact with stationary and movable obstacles of an automobile?
ii) Briefly explain the concept of Active safety with reference to stability of Vehicle?
(OR)
17. b) Explain with sketches the crumble zone with sketches?
18. a) Explain the Deformation behavior of vehicle Body with Sketches?
(OR)
19. b) Briefly explain the Active safety concepts of driving safety and conditional Safety

20. a) Explain how ESC constantly compares the driver’s intention with actual behavior?
(OR)
21.b) Describe the functioning of pyro technical shoulder belt tens cancer with sketches.
22. a) Explain the causes of accidents collision with the help of Charts
(OR)
23. b) Write shortly about Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)?
24. a) Explain the central locking and electric windows?
(OR)
25. b) Explain the calibration of the tire pressure monitoring.
B.TECH. AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

Curriculum & Syllubus [Regulation 2009]

SEMESTER – VII

Practical
 U7AUA24 VEHICLE EVALUATION & MAINTENANCE LAB L T P C

0 0 3 2

To introduce the basic evaluation & maintenance concepts of an automobile components with
the help of computerized equipment. The department aims at supporting the students with
education and training to develop technological skills in the field of automobile & electrical
specialization.

1. PRE-REQUISITE:

Basic automobile engg

2. LINKS TO OTHER COURSES

Vehicle Evaluation & Maintenance, Automotive Engine Components, vehicle body engineering.

3. COURSE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

 To develop the Practical knowledge in the field of Automobile Engine components.

 To compose the fundamental knowledge in evaluation & maintenance.

4. COURSE OUTCOMES.

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

 Teach the complete methodology of evaluation & maintenance of automobile.

 Develop skills in dismantling & assembling of automobile components using
instruments and special tools.
 Produce their breadth and depth of knowledge and skills in the fundamental
disciplines of an evaluation & maintenance concepts of an automobile components.

5. COURSE CONTENT

5.1 LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

1. Study and layout of an automobile repair, service and maintenance shop.

2. Study and preparation of different statements/records required for the repair and
maintenance works.
3. Study and preparation of the list of different types of tools and instruments required

4. Minor and major tune up of gasoline and diesel engines

 5. Fault diagnosis in electrical ignition system, gasoline fuel system, diesel fuel system and
rectification
6. Study of the electrical systems such as head lights, side or parking lights, trafficator
lights, electric horn system, windscreen wiper system, starter system and charging
system.
7. Study and checking of wheel alignment.
8. Simple tinkering, soldering works of body panels, study of door lock and window glass
rising mechanisms.
9. Practice the following:
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
10. Practice the following
i) Adjustment of head lights beam
ii) Removal and fitting of tyre and tube

5.2 LIST OF EQUIPMENT (for a batch of 30 students)

Sl.N Quantit Experiments

Equipments
o y No.
Study 1-3
1 Diesel and gasoline engine 2 4
2 Diesel and gasoline fuel system 2 5
Layout of electrical wiring system electrical systems (such
as head lights, side or parking lights, trafficator lights,
3 1 6
electric horn system, windscreen wiper system, starter
system and charging system.)
4 Wheel alignment 1 7
5 Body Panels 1 8
6 Door Lock Mechanisms 1 8
7 Window Glass Rising Mechanisms 1 8
8 Clutch 1 9
9 Brake 1 9
10 Bearing 1 9
11 Head Lights Beam 1 10
12 Removal and fitting of tyre and tube 1 10
6. BEYOND THE SYLLABUS

(i) Wheel Balancer

(ii) Computerised Wheel Alignment
(iii) Differential.
(iv) CVT Transmission
(v) Toroidal Transmission

7. LEARNING RESOURCES:

7.1 Required Resources:

Vehicle Evaluation & Maintenance Laboratory Manual.

8. LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES:

8.1 Learning and Teaching Modes:

This lab course relies on lectures to guide through the lab manual on aircraft component
drawing, demonstration classes to provide students with practical knowledge in drafting, and a
sequence of written model practical examinations to provide formative assessment opportunities
for students to practice techniques and develop their understanding of the course.

8.2 Work Load:

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with
the course requirements.

Activity Quantity Workload

periods
Practical classes 13 39
Revision classes 3 9
Model practical exams I&II 2 6
University Exam 1 3
Total 57 periods

9. LEARNING ACTIVITIES SUMMARY:

Hr Assessment
coun TOPIC TLP Methods
t
Study and layout of an automobile repair,
1 1,2,4,8,12 3
service and maintenance shop.
2 Study and preparation of different 1,2,4,8,12 3
statements/records required for the repair
 and maintenance works
Study and preparation of the list of
3 different types of tools and instruments 1,2,4,8,12 3
required
Minor and major tune up of gasoline and
4 1,2,4,8,12 3
diesel engines
Fault diagnosis in electrical ignition
5 system, gasoline fuel system, diesel fuel 1,2,4,8,12 3
system and rectification
Study of the electrical systems such as
head lights, side or parking lights,
6 trafficator lights, electric horn system, 1,2,4,8,12 3
windscreen wiper system, starter system
and charging system.
7 Study and checking of wheel alignment. 1,2,4,8,12 3
Simple tinkering, soldering works of body
8 panels, study of door lock and window 1,2,4,8,12 3
glass rising mechanisms.
Practice the following:
i) Adjustment of pedal play in
clutch, brake, hand brake
lever and steering wheel play

9 ii) Air bleeding from hydraulic 1,2,4,8,12 3

brakes, air bleeding of diesel
fuel system
iii) Wheel bearings tightening
and adjustment
Practice the following
i) Adjustment of head lights
10 beam 1,2,4,8,12 3
ii) Removal and fitting of tyre
and tube

10. ASSESSMENT

10.1 Principle

Assessment for this lab course is based on the following principles

1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce training.
2. Assessment must measure achievement of the stated learning objectives.
3. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgments about student performance.
4. Assessment practice must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to
demonstrate what they learned.
5. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

10.2 Assessment Related Requirements:

An aggregate score of 50% is required to pass the course.

10.3 Assessment Details:

Assessment Item Distributed Due Date Weightage Cumulative

Weight age
Model Practical Exam - I 10% 10%
Model Practical Exam - II 10% 20%
Observation Record Book 10% 25%
Viva-Voce 5% 30%
Attendance 5% 90%
University Practical Exam 60% 100%

1. All written observation and record books are to be submitted at the designated time and
place.
2. Late submission of observation and record books will not be accepted without a proper
reason.
3. Written observation and record books will be returned in one week turn-around time
again to students.

12. Mapping between Program Outcomes and Course Outcomes

Mapping of courses outcomes to program outcomes

Course outcome Programme outcomes (POs)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12
1
Course outcome 1: Teach the complete
methodology of evaluation & maintenance L H H L L L L
of automobile.
Course outcome 2: Develop skills in
dismantling & assembling of automobile
L L H L L
components using instruments and special
tools.
Course outcome 3: U Produce their breadth L H H L L
and depth of knowledge and skills in the
fundamental disciplines of an evaluation &
maintenance concepts of an automobile
components.

13. Mapping between Graduate Attributes and Course Outcomes

Graduate Attributes CO1 CO2 CO3

1 Engineering Knowledge   
2 Problem Analysis  
3 Design / Development of Solutions  
4 Research based knowledge and research
 
methods
5 Modern tool usage
6 Professional engineering practice and
 
Society
7 Environment and Sustainability
8 Ethics
9 Individual and team work  
10 Communication
11 Project Management and Finance 
12 Life-long Learning.  
 Model Experiments

1. Study and layout of an automobile repair, service and maintenance shop.

2. Study and preparation of different statements/records required for the repair and
maintenance works.
3. Study and preparation of the list of different types of tools and instruments required
4. Minor and major tune up of gasoline and diesel engines
5. Fault diagnosis in electrical ignition system, gasoline fuel system, diesel fuel system and
rectification
6. Study of the electrical systems such as head lights, side or parking lights, trafficator lights,
electric horn system, windscreen wiper system, starter system and charging system.

7. Study and checking of wheel alignment.

8. Simple tinkering, soldering works of body panels, study of door lock and window glass
rising mechanisms.
9. Practice the following:
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
10. Practice the following
i) Adjustment of head lights beam
ii) Removal and fitting of tyre and tube

U7AUA25 MODELLING& SIMULATION LAB

L T P C

0 0 3 2
To introduce the basic design & drafting concepts of an Automotive Engine components by
using modeling software package. It has links for Finite element analysis.

1. PRE-REQUISITE:

Engineering Graphics, Computer Aided Engine Design Lab, Computer Aided Chassis
Design lab.

2. LINKS TO OTHER COURSES

FEM Lab & Engine Component Design

3. COURSE EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES:

Students undergoing this course are expect to

 To build design problems in a systematic manner.

 To improve practical experience in handling 2D drafting and 3D modeling
softwareSystems.
 To customize CAD in real life applications.

4. COURSE OUTCOMES:

Students undergoing this course are able to

 Produce theoretical CAD knowledge to model and analyze design problems in a

systematic manner.
 Illustrate CAD in real life applications.

5. COURSE CONTENT

5.1 LIST OF EXPERIMENTS

Modeling and Simulation of Manufacture of the following parts:

1. Cylinder Head.
2. Cylinder.
3. Piston.
4. Liner.
5. Piston Pin and Piston Rings.
6. Connecting Rod.
7. Crankshaft
8. Inlet and Exhaust Valves
9. Cam.
 10. Cam Shaft.

5.2 LIST OF EQUIPMENT (for a batch of 30 students)

Experiments
Sl.No Equipments Quantity
No.
Pc with design software
1 30 1 to 10
(Pro-E)

6. BEYOND THE SYLLABUS

Model of Gear box (3D)

Model of Clutch (3D)
Part programming for Step turning

7. LEARNING RESOURCES:

7.1 Required Resources:

Modeling and Simulation Laboratory manual.

8. LEARNING AND TEACHING ACTIVITIES:

8.1 Learning and Teaching Modes:

This lab course relies on lectures to guide through the lab manual on Engine component
drawing, demonstration classes to provide students with practical knowledge in drafting, and a
sequence of written model practical examinations to provide formative assessment opportunities
for students to practice techniques and develop their understanding of the course.

8.2 Work Load:

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with
the course requirements.

Activity Quantity Workload

periods
Practical classes 14 42
Revision classes 3 9
 Model practical exams I&II 2 6
University Exam 1 3
Total 60 periods

9. LEARNING ACTIVITIES SUMMARY:

Hr Assessment
coun TOPIC TLP Methods
t
Modeling and Simulation of Manufacture of the following parts:
1 Cylinder head 1,2,4,8,12 3
2 cylinder 1,2,4,8,12 3
3 piston 1,2,4,8,12 3
4 liner 1,2,4,8,12 3
5 Piston pin and piston rings 1,2,4,8,12 3
6 Connecting rod 1,2,4,8,12 3
7 Crankshaft 1,2,4,8,12 3
8 Inlet and exhaust valve 1,2,4,8,12 3
9 Cam 1,2,4,8,12 3
10 camshaft 1,2,4,8,12 3
10. ASSESSMENT:

10.1 Principle

Assessment for this lab course is based on the following principles

1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce training.

2. Assessment must measure achievement of the stated learning objectives.
3. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgments about student performance.
4. Assessment practice must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity
to Demonstrate /practice what they learned.
5. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

10.2 Assessment Related Requirements:

An aggregate score of 50% is required to pass the course.

10.3 Assessment Details:

Assessment Item Distributed Due Date Weightage Cumulative

Weight age
Model Practical Exam - I 10% 10%
Model Practical Exam - II 10% 20%
Observation Record Book 10% 25%
Viva-Voce 5% 30%
Attendance 5% 90%
University Practical Exam 60% 100%

1. All written observation and record books are to be submitted at the designated time and
place.
2. Late submission of observation and record books will not be accepted without a proper
reason.
3. Written observation and record books will be returned in one week turn-around time
again to students.
 12. Mapping between Program Outcomes and Course Outcomes

Mapping of courses outcomes to program outcomes

Course outcome Programme outcomes (POs)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12
1
Course outcome 1: Produce theoretical
CAD knowledge to model and analyze L H H L L L
design problems in a systematic manner.
Course outcome 2: Illustrate CAD in real
L H H L H L
life applications.

13. Mapping between Graduate Attributes and Course Outcomes

Graduate Attributes CO1 CO2

1 Engineering Knowledge  
2 Problem Analysis
3 Design / Development of Solutions 
4 Research based knowledge and research
 
methods
5 Modern tool usage  
6 Professional engineering practice and Society  
7 Environment and Sustainability
8 Ethics
9 Individual and team work  
10 Communication
11 Project Management and Finance
12 Life-long Learning.
 Model Experiments

Modeling and Simulation of Manufacture of the following parts:

1. Cylinder Head.
2. Cylinder.
3. Piston.
4. Liner.
5. Piston Pin and Piston Rings.
6. Connecting Rod.
7. Crankshaft
8. Inlet and Exhaust Valves
9. Cam.
10. Cam Shaft.