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BTECH
(SEM VII) THEORY EXAMINATION 2023-24
VEHICLE BODY ENGINEERING & SAFETY
TIME: 3 HRS M.MARKS: 100

Notes: 1. Attempt all sections. if require any missing data; then choose suitably.
SECTION A
1. Attempt all questions in brief.
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a. Describe the “importance of vehicle body design”. 2 1
b. List down the % composition of carbon in low c steel, medium c steel, high c 2 1
steel.
c. Define “Ground clearance”. 2 2
d. Write the advantages of front engine front wheel drive over rear engine rear 2 2
wheel drive.
e. State the resistances faced by the moving vehicle. 2 3
f. Define metal matrix composites. Give two examples. 2 3
g. Discuss the importance of downward visibility? 2 4
h. Define ergonomics in reference to vehicle body. 2 4
i. Explain the term “crash worthiness”. 2 5
j. Write the names of stationary and mobile sources of noise. 2 5
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a. Categorize the auto/vehicle bodies parts in terms of their application and 10 1

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b. Define corrosion. What are the techniques adopted to prevent corrosion of a 10 2
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c. With a neat sketch discuss various forces and moments acting on a vehicle. 10 3
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d. List out the points to be considered while designing a driver’s seat. 10 4

e. Write short notes on following i) Anti Corrosion Material ii) Ergonomics iii) 10 5
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Corrosion iv) methods of noise suppression in vehicle body system.

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a. Explain the classification of passenger cars and bus bodies with sketches. 10 1
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b. Explain the following terms in detail along with neat sketch. 10 1

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a) Angle of Approach b) Angle of Departure c) Ground Clearance

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a. Explain the properties and usage of various body materials used in automobile. 10 2
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5. Attempt any one part of the following:

a. List out the different types of body optimization techniques for minimum drag 10 3
in the vehicle. Explain in detail with different configurations with coefficient
of drag.
b. Explain the wind tunnel concept in vehicle body design consideration. How 10 3
flow visualization technique related to this?
6. Attempt any one part of the following:
a. Discuss various factors to be considered for a driver seating position. 10 4

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(SEM VII) THEORY EXAMINATION 2023-24
VEHICLE BODY ENGINEERING & SAFETY
TIME: 3 HRS M.MARKS: 100

b. Explain the techniques used to reduce the impact of the steering wheel to the 10 4
driver of a passenger car in the event of collision?
7. Attempt any one part of the following:
a. Define noise. Explain the classification of noise. What are the noise level 10 5
measurement techniques?
b. Explain the force in the mechanics of deformable bodies. Why is the analysis 10 5
of deformable bodies quite complicated?

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