Annexure CD 01

Course Title: AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

Course Code: AUTO401

P/
S

SW/F
W

TOTAL
CREDIT
UNITS

03

Credit Units : 03

Course Objectives: This course emphasizes on constructional details of automotive vehicles which includes Basic structure, engine, transmission systems,
suspension systems, steering system, braking systems and wheels & tyres.
Pre-requisites: Concepts of thermodynamics, machine design, material science, engineering mechanics
Course Contents/Syllabus:
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Course Title

Module I Introduction
20% Weightage
Descriptors/Topics
1. Introduction, Components of an automobile
2. basic engine terminology
3. engine cycles, working of an IC engine
4. Basic engine design considerations, constructional details of C.I. and S.I. engines.
crank shafts, connecting rod, piston, values, cams
5. Manifolds, air cleaners, mufflers, radiators, and oil filters
Module II Transmission System
20% Weightage
Descriptors/Topics
1. Description and working of manually operated gearboxes like sliding mesh, constant
mesh
2. synchromesh and epicycle
3. hydraulic torque convertor and its construction working and performance,

Weightage (%)

4. sem-automatic and fully automatic transmission

5. Hydramatic transmission, analysis of differentials
6. live axles, construction working and requirements of overdrive.
Module III Steering System
Descriptors/Topics
1.
2.
3.
4.

Introduction, Front axle, wheel alignment,

Steering geometry
steering mechanisms, Ackerman steering
Centre point steering, power steering.

Module IV Suspension
Descriptors/Topics
1.
2.
3.
4.

20% Weightage

20% Weightage

Objective, requirement, function, types Shock absorbers

Independent suspension,
Stabilizer, air suspension
Hydroelastic suspension, Hydragas interconnected suspension.

Module V:- Brake

20% Weightage

Descriptors/Topics :1. Principle, braking requirements, brake efficiency,

2. fading of brakes
3. types of brakes
4. Bleeding of brakes, brake fluid.
Student Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. An ability to apply scientific and technical knowledge
2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, and analyze experimental data.
3. An ability to use the relevant tools necessary for engineering practices.
4. The technical ability to design a prescribed engineering sub-system.
5. The ability to develop and assess alternative system designs based on technical and non-technical criteria
An ability to recognize and achieve high levels of professionalism in their work.

Pedagogy for Course Delivery:

The course pedagogy will include lectures, numerical practice, case studies, seminars and presentations. It also includes discussion on real life problems and
demonstrations of Time and work study, Work sampling, TPM practices and various maintenance strategies.
List of Experiments:
1.
Drawing Valve Timing Diagram
2.
Determination of Firing Order of engine
3.
Specification of engine
4.
Study of different parts of engine
5.
Study of Clutch
6.
Study of Hydraulic Brake System
7.
Study of Carburetor
8.
Study of various parts of Auxiliary systems
9.
Study of Wheel
10.
Study of emission system
11.
Study of steering system
Assessment/ Examination Scheme:
Theory L/T (%)

Lab/Practical/Studio (%)

67

Total

33

100

Theory Assessment (L&T):

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment

End Term Examination

Components (Drop down

CT

S/V/Q

HA

EE

Weightage (%)

10

70

Lab/ Practical/ Studio Assessment:

Components
(Drop down

Continuous
Assessment/Internal
Assessment
A
PR
LR
V

End Term
Examination
PR

Weightage (%)

10

10

35

35

Text & References:

Text Books:
Kirpal Singh, Automobile Engg., Vol. I & II, Standard Publishers, 2004
N.K. Giri, Automotive Mechanics, Khanna Publishers
Narang G.B.S., Automobile Engg., Khanna Publishers
Srinivasan, Automotive Engines, Tata McGraw Hill
K.K. Jain & R.B. Asthana, Automobile Engineering, Tata McGraw Hill
Reference Books:
James D. Halderman and Chase D. Mitchell Jr., Automotive Engines- Theory and Servicing, Pearson Education, 2007
Joseph Haitner, Automotive Mechanics, C.B.S. Publications
Any other Study Material:
Automobile Engineering Lab Manual
Visit to an Automobile Industry for students