AIN SHAMS UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
MID-TERM EXAM

Fall, 2022 Course Code: MCT341, MCT311 Time: 1:00 Hr.

Introduction to Autotronics
The Exam Consists of TWO Questions in THREE Pages. Total Marks: 25 Marks 1/3

Assume all missing data

1.1 To provide precise pilot control of the air/fuel ratio, it is essential for
the supplied air mass to be exactly determined in the respective
Question (I) [12 Marks] operating state. The hot-film airmass meter measures some of the
actually inducted air-mass flow for this purpose.

1.1 For Figure 1, what is the name of component number 1 and justify? Explain its
function and its operating principle. [3 Marks]

1.2 What is the name of the component shown in Figure 2, and in which type of
fuel supply system it is used? Briefly explain this fuel circuit with all its
components by using neat sketches. [2 Marks]

1. hot film air mass meter

Figure. 1 Figure. 2

1.3 Six cylinders, four stroke square engine, the cylinder bore is 80 mm. calculate
the engine capacity in liter. Guess the type of operation of this engine if the
cylinder clearance volume is 37 cc. [2 Marks]

1.4 For previous problem, the engine is equipped with a conventional ignition
system with one ignition coil. The ignition coil delivered 1000 sparks in 30
seconds. estimate the cam shaft speed. [1 Mark]

Examination Committee
Dr. Fady Ibrahim, Dr. Mohamed Essam
 AIN SHAMS UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
MID-TERM EXAM
Fall, 2022 Course Code: MCT341, MCT311 Time: 1:00 Hrs.
Introduction to Autotronics
The Exam Consists of TWO Questions in THREE Pages. 2/2
friction surface, support clutch operation, assist in starting engine, reduce engine vibrations
1.5 Illustrate the functions of the flywheel in automotive engines. [1 Mark]

1.6 For a dual coil spring dry friction clutch, Design the following clutch if the inner
diameter of pressure plate is half the outer diameter. The maximum allowable
surface pressure is 0.15 MPa, coefficient of friction is 0.3. The engine
characteristics is shown in Figure 3. [3 Marks]

Figure. 3

Question (II) [13 Marks]

2.1 Name 5 different steering methods, sketch each, and propose application. [2
Marks] change speed& torque, fuel efficiency & transfer of power from the engine to the wheels
2.2 Why transmission is essential in a passenger car [1 Mark]
2.3 For the shown manual transmission,
knowing that the second reduction ratio is
2.4375:
Identify the corresponding gears for
second shift, and hence calculate the no. of
teeth (Z) for the corresponding gears. [1
Mark]
3.515
Calculate reduction ratios for first, third 2.43
and fourth. [2 Mark]
1

Gear 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Z 16 30 16 30 20 26 25 21

Examination Committee
Dr. Fady Ibrahim, Dr. Mohamed Essam
 AIN SHAMS UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
MID-TERM EXAM
Fall, 2022 Course Code: MCT341, MCT311 Time: 1:00 Hrs.
Introduction to Autotronics
The Exam Consists of TWO Questions in THREE Pages. 3/2

2.4 For the vehicle shown below and assuming perfect steering. The driver is turning
right, and the right wheel angle equals to 10°. It is required to calculate the left
wheel angle. What will change if the driver turns left? Justify with calculations.
[2 Marks]

2.5 Illustrate with sketches the steering mechanism, hence show how steering
mechanism can direct steerable wheels? [2 Marks]
fuel efficiency, reduce wear and tear, ease of driving, better for trucks, cost effectiveness.
2.6 What motivates the development of AMT? [1 Mark]
balance torque between wheels, reduce wear and tear, distribute power from engine to wheels,
2.7 What is the role of differential gearbox in propulsion system? [1 Mark]
light weight construction, better safety for standards, manufacture efficiency,
2.8 “Monocoque chassis is commonly used in passenger cars”, justify. [1 Mark]

END of Exam, Best Wishes

Examination Committee
Dr. Fady Ibrahim, Dr. Mohamed Essam
AIN SHAMS UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
CREDIT HOURS ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
MECHATRONICS AND AUTOMATION PROGRAM

Midterm, Fall 2022 Course Code: MCT342 Time allowed: 1Hrs.

Introduction to Nano-Mechatronics
The Exam Consists of Two Questions in Two Pages. Maximum Marks: 25 Marks 1/2
‫تعليمات هامة‬
.‫• حيازة التيلفون املحمول مفتوحا داخل لجنة األمتحان يعتبر حالة غش تستوجب العقاب وإذا كان ضرورى الدخول باملحمول فيوضع مغلق فى الحقائب‬
.‫• ال يسمح بدخول سماعة األذن أو البلوتوث‬
.‫• اليسمح بدخول أي كتب أو مالزم أو أوراق داخل اللجنة واملخالفة تعتبر حالة غش‬

Question 1 (15 Marks)

a- State five distinct advantages for the miniaturization principal of machines and devices. (5 marks)
b- A micro-switch made of bi-layer strip is designed to operate at 3 µm (free end deflection) for each
temperature rise of 20°C. Find the required total thickness of the strips, assuming that both layers have
the same thickness. Coefficient of thermal expansion of Silicon = 2.33 x 10-6/oC and Coefficient of
thermal expansion of SiO2 = 0.5 x 10-6/oC. Young’s moduli of Si and SiO2 are 190 Gpa and 385 GPa,
𝑳
respectively. (Hint: You can assume that 𝒔𝒊𝒏𝜽 ≈ ) (5 marks)
𝝆

c- Calculate the damping force in a balanced force micro-accelerometer with air damping media at 20°C.
The microsensor’s beam has mass of 5 g, moving velocity of 10 m/s and dimensions of length = 1000
µm, width = 150 µm and gap between beam and sensor’s casing = 15 µm. (5 marks)

Question 2 (10 Marks)

a- Choose the most suitable answer: (5 marks)

1. From mechanics point of view,.……. diaphragm is the most favorable geometry for micro pressure
sensors.
i) circular.
ii) rectangular.
iii) square.
iv) cylindrical
v) None of the above.
2. Thermal stresses are induced in nanodevice components free of mechanical constraints by………….
i) Uniform temperature change.
ii) Nonuniform temperature change.
iii) Any temperature change.
iv) No temperature change.
v) None of the above.
3. The microsensor that is commonly used in airbag deployment systems in automobiles is……..
i) pressure sensor.
ii) inertia sensor.
iii) chemical sensor.
iv) optical sensor.
v) None of the above.
4. NEMS components range in size from………
i) 1 µm to 1 mm.
ii) 1 nm to 1 µm.
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CREDIT HOURS ENGINEERING PROGRAMS, MECHATRONICS AND AUTOMATION PROGRAM
Midterm, Fall 2022 Course Code: MCT342 Time Allowed: 1 Hrs.
Introduction to Nano-Mechatronics
The Exam Consists of Two Questions in Two Pages. 2/2

iii) 1 mm to 1 cm.
iv) 1 cm to 1 m.
v) 1 nm to 1 pm.
5. The analysis that determines several or all natural frequencies of a nanodevice is….. analysis.
i) modal.
ii) vibration.
iii) static.
iv) harmonic
v) transient.
b- For the comb driven actuator in below figure, determine the voltage supply required to pull the moving
electrode 10 µm from the unstretched position of the spring. The spring constant k is 0.05 N/m. The comb
drive is operated in air. The gap d between the electrodes, the width W of the electrodes and the length L
of the electrodes are 2 µm, 5 µm and 12 µm, respectively. (𝜺𝟎 = 𝟖. 𝟖𝟓 × 𝟏𝟎−𝟏𝟐 𝑪/𝑵. 𝒎𝟐 ) (5 marks)

Reference Data and Formulas

𝟏 𝜺𝟎 𝜺𝒓 𝑾𝑳 𝟐
Induced Normal Electrostatic Force 𝑭𝒅 = − 𝑽
𝟐 𝒅𝟐
𝟏 𝜺𝟎 𝜺𝒓 𝑾 𝟐
Induced Electrostatic Force in Length direction 𝑭𝑳 = 𝑽
𝟐 𝒅
𝟏 𝜺𝟎 𝜺𝒓 𝑳 𝟐
Induced Electrostatic Force in Width direction 𝑭𝑾 = 𝑽
𝟐 𝒅
𝟐𝝁𝑳𝒃
Shear Damping Coefficient 𝒄=
𝑯
𝟏 𝟐𝟒(𝜶𝟐 − 𝜶𝟏 )∆𝑻
Inverse of radius of curvature for bi-strip materials =
𝝆 𝒉(𝟏𝟒 + 𝒏 + 𝟏 )
𝒏

Best Wishes
Dr. Diaa Emad Abdel Fattah
 AIN SHAMSUNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Credit Hours Engineering Programs - CHEP
Mechatronics and Industrial Automation
Mid Term Examination

Fall 2022 - Semester Exam Date: 23.11.2022 Exam Time 01:00 hr.

Introduction to Bio Mechatronics – MCT 343

The The Exam Consists of two Questions in two Pages Total Marks: 20 Marks

Support your answers with sketches as much as you can

Question 1: (10 Marks)

a. Draw the block diagram of the physiological motor control system and show its interaction with
assistive/rehabilitation devices in case of impaired motor control system. In the light of this diagram,
show on the block diagram how you can develop a system that allows people with a spinal cord injury
and paralyzed legs to move their limbs again to prevent muscle diminishing due to not using them.
support your answer using sketches and block diagram. [3 Marks]
b. Why are force platforms used in motion analysis? And how could you calculate center of pressure
(CoP) from its readings? Support your answer with sketches and equations [4 Marks]
c. Design an adaptive controlled 1 DoF hydraulic prosthetic ankle-foot mechanism that is capable to
assist the gait in sagittal plane by controlling the amount of energy going in and out of the prosthetic
carbon fiber springs in order to produce more nature resistance of dorsiflexion/plantarflexion. Draw a
schematic drawing for its mechanical and hydraulic and briefly explain its working principle. [3
Marks]

Question 2: (10 Marks)

a. Consider a person wearing a weight boot, and from a sitting position as shown on
the right, doing lower leg flexion/extension exercises to strengthen the quadriceps
muscles. Let W1 representing the weight of the lower leg equals 150N, W0
representing the weight of the boot that equals 100N, FM is the magnitude of the
tensile force exerted by the quadriceps muscle on the tibia through the patellar
tendon, and FJ is the magnitude of the tibiofemoral joint reaction force applied by
the femur on the tibial plateau. The tibiofemoral joint center is located at point O,
the patellar tendon is attached to the tibia at point A, the center of gravity of the
lower leg is located at point B, and the center of gravity of the weight boot is located
at point C. The distances between point O and points A, B, and C are measured as
a = 12cm, b = 22cm, c = 50 cm, respectively. For the position of the lower leg
shown, the long axis of the tibia makes an angle β = 45o with the horizontal, and
the line of action of the quadriceps muscle force makes an angle θ = 15⁰ with the
long axis of the tibia. Draw a free body diagram of the tibia and determine FM and
FJ in vector form and their magnitudes. Also, state the different cases of lever
mechanisms and how to differentiate between them by giving examples in
biomedical applications. [5 marks]

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 b. A rehabilitation device targeting the knee extension is shown on the right. The
person is seated on a table. The upper body is strapped to a back rest and the
right thigh is strapped firmly on the table with the lower leg hanging vertically
downward. The rehabilitation robot is used to extend the right lower leg. The
angular displacement of the lower leg during knee extension is determined via
a goniometer attached to the leg. After a series of computations, it is determined
that the lower leg was extended from θ = 0⁰ to 90⁰ in a time period of 0.5s with
a maximum angular velocity of 3rad/s by following a symmetric trapezoidal
motion profile in which the speed was constant for 80% of the time period.
Assuming that the mass moment of inertia of the lower leg and robot about the
center of rotation of the knee joint is 92×10-2 kg m2, the length of the leg is
60cm with a concentrated mass of 12Kg representing the robot and leg acting
at its midpoint. Calculate the RMS torque needed to select a motor with a
gearbox of a gearing ratio of 7 and an efficiency of 85%. Also, state the
difference between stall torque and rated torque. [5 marks]

Good Luck
Examiner:

Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim