K. J.

Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai-77

(Autonomous College Affiliated to University of Mumbai)

End Semester Exam

NOV-DEC 2021
Max. Marks: 50
Duration: 1 Hr. 45 Min.
Class: LY B.Tech Semester: VII
Name of the Course: Vehicle Dynamics Branch: Mechanical
Course Code: 2UME719
Instructions:
(1) All questions are compulsory
(2) Draw neat diagrams
(3) Assume suitable data if necessary

Question Max
No. Marks
Q1 (A) Multiple Choice Questions: 10
Note: Read each question carefully and choose the correct answer. (1
All MCQs are compulsory. Each MCQ carries 1 mark. Mark
Each)
1.1) Rolling resistance does not depend on which of the following factors?
a) Load on each road wheel
b) Radius of driving wheel
c) Wheel inflation pressure
d) Nature of road surface

1.2) Why Bumpers are used in cars?

a) To reduce the impact in case of low speed collisions
b) To improve the aerodynamics of a car
c) To increase the engine performance
d) None of the mentioned

1.3) Gradient resistance for a vehicle depends on which of the following

factors?
a) Weight of the vehicle
b) Size of the vehicle
c) Width of tyres
d) Speed of the vehicle

1.4) If the traction force is negative then what will be its effect on
acceleration of a car?
a) decelerate
b) accelerate
c) first accelerate and then decelerate
d) run at a constant speed

1.5) What is the use of the lambda sensors in the catalytic converter?
a) To keep excess air ratio within a range
b) To keep the flow rate of constant air
c) To keep the exhaust pressure constant
d) To keep the exhaust temperature constant
 1.6) When there is a reduction in amplitude over every cycle of vibration,
then the body is said to have
a) free vibration
b) forced vibration
c) damped vibration
d) under damped vibration

1.7) Which of the following methods will give an incorrect relation of the
frequency for free vibration?
a) Equilibrium method
b) Energy method
c) Reyleigh’s method
d) Klein’s method

1.8) Which of these were or are used in automobiles to provide suspension?

a) Leaf springs
b) Coil springs
c) Torsion bars
d) All of the mentioned

1.9) What is the name of the angle through which the wheel has to turn to
sustain the side force?
a) Slip angle
b) Castor angle
c) Camber
d) Kingpin inclination

1.10) Steering ratio is the ratio of angle turned by steering wheel to

corresponding turning angles of the ____________.
a) Front axle
b) Rear axle
c) Stub axle
d) Both Front and Rear Axle

Q1 (B) Attempt any FIVE questions out of the following (any 5 out of 7) 10
(2
1. Define critical damping and logarithmic decrement. Marks
Each)
2. Write the importance of eigen values and eigen vectors in vehicle
dynamics.

3. Define degree of freedom. Give examples for single and two degree of
freedom.

4. List out the various sources of vibration in vehicle.

5. What do you mean by constant rate and variable rate spring? Also draw
figures.

6. Write down the list of sensors which can be used in active suspension.

7. What is transmissibility? Write its mathematical expression.

Q.2(a) Derive an expression for forced vibration with damping of an automobile with 5
two degree of freedom with neat sketches.
Q.2(b) Find the differential equation and determine the two natural frequencies of the 5
system when m1 = 210 kg, m2 = 58 kg, K1 = 95000 N/m and K2 = 19100 N/m

OR

Experiments were conducted in a wind tunnel with wind velocity of 70 kmph

on a car model with effective frontal area 3 m long and 2 m wide. The density
of air is 1.2 kg/m3 and profile of the car model is such that the coefficient of lift
and drag are 0.85 and 0.25 respectively. Determine:
i) Lift force, drag force and the resultant force in magnitude and direction.
ii) Power exerted by the air stream on the car model.

Q.3(a) Discuss on tractive properties of tires and show its effect on longitudinal slip. 5

OR

Discuss on conicity and ply steer with neat sketches and explain its effect on
vehicle performance.

Q.3(b) Elaborate roll centre determination with neat sketches. 5

Q.4(a) Explain steady state response to steering unit with necessary graphs and 5
sketches.

Q.4(b) Explain the working of electronic vehicle stability control with neat sketch. 5

OR

Describe in brief any 3 sensors used for climate control with its characteristics,
features and dimensional drawing.