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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Engineering
Subject Code: 3161917
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
SEMESTER: 6
Type of course: Undergraduate
Prerequisite: Basics of Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Environmental Sciences, Kinematics and

Theory of Machines and Dynamics of Machinery,
Rationale: The aim is to introduce students to the vehicle structure and associated systems. Fundamentals
related to vehicle and its systems’ layouts, basic design of vehicle body structure and selection of systems
components are introduced.
Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Teaching Scheme Credits Examination Marks Total
L T P C Theory Marks Practical Marks Marks
ESE (E) PA (M) ESE (V) PA (I)
3 0 2 4 70 30 30 20 150
Content:
Sr. Content Total %
No. Hrs Weightage
1 Introduction: 3 7
Automobile classification and specification, Automobile chassis: General
layout, types of layout and its arrangement, Body construction type and
materials, Functional requirements of vehicle body, Body trim and fittings.
2 5 12
Road Load Analysis:
Vehicle Loads: Forces acting on vehicle in motion, Transmission efficiency,
Factors affecting it. Rolling resistance, Grade resistance, tractive force with
uniform speed and with acceleration of vehicle, Traction characteristic.
Dynamic factor, weight transfer due to various resistance acting on a vehicle in
motion. Stability of a vehicle in motion around the curve.
3 Power Transmission systems: 10 24
Clutch: Constructional features and working of single plate, multi plate, semi
centrifugal and centrifugal clutch, Calculation of surface area and number of
driving and driven plates.
Transmission gear box: sliding mesh, constant mesh, synchromesh gear boxes
and four wheel drive.
Propeller shaft and Final drive: Propeller shaft, universal joints, Hotchkiss &
Torque tube Drives, front drive shaft types and its construction and working,
Differential gear box, rear axle.
Automatic Transmission and CVT
Fault and diagnosis of power transmission system.
4 Axle, Suspension and Steering System: 7 16
Axle: Classification, types of front axle, Construction, Components and their
functions, types of rear axle and application.
Suspension: Principle, Types of suspension systems, Functional requirements
of suspension systems, types and Constructional features of Front Suspension
and Rear suspension system, Spring types, Rubber and Air suspensions,
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Factors affecting design and selection; Analysis of Suspension system:
Mobility, kinematic/graphical analysis, Roll centre analysis and force analysis.
Steering System: Steering Layout, types of steering gears, staring linkages,
steering mechanism, definitions, and significance of camber, caster king, pin
inclination, toe in and toe out on turn. Measurement and adjustment of various
steering system layouts, steering ratio, under steering and over steering, power
assisted steering, steering geometry, wheel alignment, and diagnosis of fault.
5 4 10
Brake system:
Components and configurations, Fundamentals of braking: braking distance,
braking efficiency, weight transfer, wheel skidding, Brake proportioning and
adhesion utilization, Hydraulic brake system, Power assisted brakes, ABS and
EBD: Working principles, Features and advantages, Fault and diagnosis.
6 Wheel and Tyres: 3 7
Types of wheels, types of tyres, tyre construction, constituents of tyre, tyre
tread pattern, tyre pressure and wear, tyre properties, tyre size, tyre
maintenance.
7 Electrical, Electronics and Safety systems: 6 14
Engine control Unit, Monitoring and Instrumentation, Safety interlocks and
alarms, Lamps, Lighting and other circuits, fuel gauge, temperature gauge,
wiper, speedometer and odometer.
Active and Passive Safety systems, Seat belt, Air bag, ACD, Electronic
Stability Control (ESC), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Lane
Departure Warning System (LDWS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Driver
Monitoring System (DMS), Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and Night Vision
System (NVS).
9 Modern Automobiles: 4 10
Layout and components of Electric and Hybrid Vehicle, Types of Hybrid
vehicles, Batteries, Electric Motors, Regenerative Braking.
Suggested Specification table with Marks (Theory):

Distribution of Theory Marks
R Level U Level A Level N Level E Level C Level
Course Outcomes: Students will be able to:

Sr. Marks %
CO statement
No. weightage
CO-1 Compare and select type of vehicle as per safety, features and applications.
Calculate the vehicle performance with respect to different driving and road
CO-2
conditions.
CO-3 Demonstrate working of various Automobile Systems
CO-4 Identity faults and diagnosis of automobile systems.
CO-5 Compare modern Automobile technologies, features, advantages and
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disadvantages
1. .
Reference Books:
1. Automobile Engineering Vol- I & II by Dr. Kirpal Singh, Standard Pub.& Dist.
2. Automobile Engineering Vol- I & II by Dr. K.M.Gupta,Umesh Pub.
3. Automobile Engineering by R.B.Gupta , Satya Prakashan
4. Automobile Technology by Dr. N.K.Giri, Khanna Pub.
5. Automotive Mechanics by W.Crouse , Tata Mc Graw Hill
6. Automobile Engineering by G.B.S.Narang, Khanna Pub
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

Type of course: Undergraduate

Prerequisite: Basics of Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Environmental Sciences, Kinematics and

Teaching and Examination Scheme:

Suggested Specification table with Marks (Theory):

Course Outcomes: Students will be able to:

2. Automobile Engineering Vol- I & II by Dr. K.M.Gupta,Umesh Pub.

3. Automobile Engineering by R.B.Gupta , Satya Prakashan

4. Automobile Technology by Dr. N.K.Giri, Khanna Pub.

5. Automotive Mechanics by W.Crouse , Tata Mc Graw Hill

6. Automobile Engineering by G.B.S.Narang, Khanna Pub

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