AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

Assignment 2

1. Compare the merits & demerits of the frameless construction with those of the
conventional framed construction.
2. What are the sub frames and its advantages, also explain defects in frame and why
are the side members of a frame upswept at two places?
3. What are the main components of Automobile? Discuss any 3 of them briefly. [M/J
14-8]
4. With a neat layout of automobile chassis explain its different components. [M/J 12-8]
5. What are the advantages of the Diaphragm clutch over coil spring Clutch? Describe it
with a neat sketch.
6. Discuss different types of cylinder liners. What are their comparative advantages?
[N/D 13-7]
7. What are the requirements of transmission system? With the help of neat sketch
describe the working of synchronizers. [M/J 14-10]
8. List the components of typical transmission system. With the help of neat sketch
describe the working of sliding mesh gear box. Depict the power flow in all forward
gear & reverse gear. [N/D 13-10]
9. What are the advantages of overdrive? Explain the working principle of overdrive
with neat sketch.
10. What are the requirements of good clutch facing? [N/D 12-6]
11. With a neat sketch explain working of Fluid Flywheel?
12. Write a short note on various resistances encountered by an automobile. Sketch and
explain the road performance curves.
13. With a neat sketch explain working of Cone clutch? [N/D 11-6]
14. Explain the function of slip joint in propeller shaft supported by a neat sketch? [N/D
10-6]
15. What is an epicyclic gear train? With a neat sketch explain how variation of gear
ratio is achieved in the gear train.
16. Explain the factors effecting performance and life of a tyre.
17. With a neat sketch, describe differentiate between radial ply & cross ply tyre.
18. Explain the construction and working of torque converter.[N/D 10-10]
19. Explain the tern Toe in & Toe out [M/J 11-4]
20. Write short note on spoked wheel. [M-J 13 4]
21. Write a short note on power steering [N/D 10-6]
22. Discuss different types of Wheels. Explain in brief Specification of tyre? [M/J 11-6]
23. Differentiate between tubed and Tubeless tyres. Describe with a neat sketch the cross
ply construction of tyre. [N/D 10-10]
24. Discuss in detail Ackermann Steering mechanism with a neat sketch. [N/D 11-10]
25.With neat sketch explain recirculating ball type steering gear. [N/D 12-5]
26. Explain the working of Simple Differential with the help of neat sketch. [M/J 13-8]
27.Explain the principle of power steering & draw its constructional layout. [M/J 13-4]
28.Sketch and explain the working of Hydraulic brake. How it is different from an air
brake. [M/J 13-8]
29.Discuss different types of valve actuating mechanism. Explain any one of them in
Brief? [M/J 13-6]
30. Explain Transfer case of four wheel drive system with a neat sketch? [M/J 12-6]