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Question Paper Code : X 10127

B.E./B.Tech. Degree Examinations, november/december 2020 AND

APRIL/MAY 2021
Fourth Semester
Automobile Engineering
AT 8402 – automotive chassis
(Regulations 2017)

Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks

Answer all questions

Part – A (10×2=20 Marks)

1. Draw the layout of an automobile and indicate the various components.

2. Define Camber and Caster of a wheel and why are they required.

3. Why two universal joints are used along with the propeller shaft of a vehicle ?

4. Why a differential is needed in vehicles ?

5. What are the various loads that act on a drive axle ?

6. Compare a tubeless tyre with that of a tubed tyre.

7. What are the differences between coil spring suspension and torsion spring
suspension ?

8. List out the advantages of independent suspension system.

9. Differentiate a drum brake with that of a disc brake.

10. Illustrate the function of a wheel cylinder with a simple sketch.

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Part – B (5×13=65 Marks)

11. a) i) Sketch and explain the layout of a rear engine and rear drive car. What
are the advantages and limitations of this layout ? (7)
ii) Sketch and explain ladder type of frames used for trucks. (6)

(OR)

b) i) Deduce an expression for true rolling motion of a steered wheel. (6)

ii) Explain Ackerman steering mechanism with a neat sketch. (7)

12. a) i) What is a constant velocity joint ? Illustrate its usage in a vehicle. (3)
ii) Explain Hotchkiss and torque tube drives with sketches. (10)

(OR)

b) i) What are the functions of a final drive ? (3)

ii) What is meant by non-slip differential ? Explain the principle of

operation of a non-slip differential with a sketch. (10)

13. a) i) List out the functions of a rear axle housing. (3)

ii) Explain the construction and operation of a full floating and
semi-floating rear axles with relevant sketches. (10)

(OR)

b) i) What is meant by multi axles vehicles and where are they used ? (4)

ii) Explain the constructional details of a cross ply and radial ply tyres
with a neat sketch. (9)

14. a) i) Distinguish between independent suspension and conventional rigid

axle suspension. (3)
ii) Explain the working of pneumatic suspension system with neat sketch. (10)

(OR)

b) i) Briefly illustrate different types of suspension springs. (4)

ii) With a neat sketch explain the construction and working of a telescopic
type of shock absorber. (9)
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15. a) i) What is meant by ABS and how does it works ? (3)
ii) With a neat sketch explain the construction and operation of hydraulic
brake system. (10)

(OR)

b) i) With sketches illustrate servo brakes and retarders. (3)

ii) Briefly outline, with a sketch the main features of an air brake system. (10)

Part – C (1×15=15 Marks)

16. a) What will be your choice of frame type, location of power plant, type of
steering, braking system and suspension that give the best drivability and
steerability ? Justify your choice.

(OR)

b) Make a critical review of contemporary passenger cars, that employ a

particular steering, braking, suspension and drive systems.

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