KUMARAGURU COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

(An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)

Department of Automobile Engineering

COIMBATORE – 641049

REGULATION- 2017

B.E., AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING

CURRICULUM AND SYLLABUS

SEMESTER 1

Course Pre-
S.No Course Name Course Mode CT L T P J C
Code requisite
Embedded -
1 U17ENI1201 English for Cognizance HS 1 0 2 0 2 --
Theory & Lab

Linear Algebra and

2 U17MAT1101 Theory BS 3 1 0 0 4 --
Calculus

Physics for Automobile

3 U17PHT1002 Theory BS 3 0 0 0 3 --
Engineering

Chemistry for
4 U17CHT1001 Theory BS 3 0 0 0 3 --
Automobile Engineering

5 U17MET1101 Engineering Graphics Theory ES 2 1 0 0 3 --

Structural Programming Embedded -

6 U17CSI1211 ES 3 0 2 0 4 --
using C Theory & Lab

7 U17PHP1501 Physics Laboratory Lab BS 0 0 2 0 1 --

Engineering Practices
U17MEP1501 Lab BS 0 0 2 0 1 --
8 Laboratory

9 U17VEP1501 Personal Values Lab HS 0 0 2 0 1 --

Total Credits 22

Total Contact Hours/week 27

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 SEMESTER 2
Course Pre-
S.No Course Name Course Mode CT L T P J C
Code requisite
1 U17ENE_ Language Electives Lab HS 0 0 4 0 2 U17ENI1201

Advanced Calculus and

2 U17MAT2101 Theory BS 3 1 0 0 4 U17MAT1101
Laplace Transforms

Material Science for

3 U17PHT2002 Theory PC 3 0 0 0 3 --
Automobile Engineering

Metallurgical Chemistry for

4 U17CHT2001 Theory PC 3 0 0 0 3 --
Automobile

5 U17MET2102 Engineering Mechanics Theory ES 3 1 0 0 4 --

Introduction to Electrical
6 U17EET2013 Theory ES 3 0 0 0 3 --
and Electronics Engineering

7 U17CHP2501 Chemistry Laboratory Lab BS 0 0 2 0 1 --

Electrical and Electronics

8 U17EEP2511 Lab ES 0 0 2 0 1 --
Engineering Lab

9 U17VEP2502 Inter-Personal values Lab HS 0 0 2 0 1 --

Project based
10 U17ISR2001 Social Immersion Project ES 0 0 0 4 2 --
course

Total Credits 24

Total Contact Hours/week 31

SEMESTER 3
Course Pre-
S.No Course Name Course Mode CT L T P J C
Code requisite
Partial Differential Equations
1 U17MAT3101 Theory BS 3 1 0 0 4 --
and Transforms

Automotive Chassis and Embedded -

2 U17AUI3201 PC 3 0 2 0 4 --
Transmission Theory & Lab

Embedded -
3 U17AUI3202 Strength of Materials PC 3 0 2 0 4 --
Theory & Lab

Embedded -
4 U17AUI3203 Manufacturing Technology PC 3 0 2 0 4 --
Theory & Lab

Thermodynamics and
5 U17AUT3104 Theory ES 3 1 0 4 --
Thermal Engineering 0

Embedded -
6 U17INI3300 Engineering Clinic I ES 1 0 0 4 3 --
Theory & Project

Total Credits 23

Total Contact Hours/week 28

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 SEMESTER 4
Course Pre-
S.No Course Name Course Mode CT L T P J C
Code requisite
Numerical Methods and
1 U17MAT4101 Theory BS 3 1 0 0 4 --
Probability

Embedded -
2 U17AUI4201 Automotive Powertrain PC 3 0 2 0 4 --
Theory & Lab

Fluid Mechanics and Embedded -

3 U17AUI4202 PC 3 0 2 0 4 --
Machinery Theory & Lab

Embedded -
4 U17AUI4203 Machine Drawing PC 2 0 2 0 3 --
Theory & Lab

5 U17AUT4004 Vehicle Body Engineering Theory PC 3 0 0 0 3 U17AUI3201

Embedded -
6 U17INI4300 Engineering Clinic II ES 1 0 0 4 3 --
Theory & Project

Total Credits 21

Total Contact Hours/week 26

SEMESTER 5

Course Pre-
S.No Course Name Course Mode CT L T P J C
Code requisite
Automotive Electrical and Embedded -
1 U17AUI5201 PC 3 0 2 0 4 --
Electronics Engineering Theory & Lab

Automotive Fuels and Embedded -

2 U17AUI5202 PC 3 0 2 0 4 --
Emission Control Theory & Lab

3 U17AUT5103 Mechanics of Machines Theory PC 3 1 0 0 4 --

Design of Machine
4 U17AUT5104 Theory PC 3 0 1 0 4 U17AUI3202
Elements

5 U17AUE__ Programme Elective - I Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --

Embedded -
6 U17INI5300 Engineering Clinic III Theory & ES 1 0 0 4 3 --
Project

Total Credits 21

Total Contact Hours/week 25

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 SEMESTER 6

Course Pre-
S.No Course Name Course Mode CT L T P J C
Code requisite
Embedded -
1 U17AUI6201 Finite Element Analysis PC 3 0 2 0 4 U17AUI3202
Theory & Lab

Automotive Sensors and Embedded -

2 U17AUI6202 PC 3 0 2 0 4 --
Embedded Systems Theory & Lab

Vehicle Maintenance and Embedded - U17AUI3201

3 U17AUI7203 PC 3 0 2 0 4
Reconditioning Theory & Lab U17AUI4201

4 U17AUT6004 Vehicle Dynamics Theory PC 3 0 0 0 3 --

5 OE Open Elective Theory OE 3 0 0 0 3 --

Embedded -
6 U17INI5300 Engineering Clinic V Theory & EC 1 0 0 4 3 --
Project

Total Credits 21

Total Contact Hours/week 24

SEMESTER 7

Course Pre-
S.No Course Name Course Mode CT L T P J C
Code requisite
Electric and Hybrid
1 U17AUT7001 Theory PC 3 0 0 0 3 U17AUI5201
Vehicles

Total Quality
2 U17AUT7002 Management and Theory PC 3 0 0 0 3 --
Project Management

3 U17INT7000 Soft Skills Theory HS 2 0 2 0 3 --

4 U17AUE__ Programme Elective - II Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --

5 U17AUE__ Programme Elective - III Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --

Embedded -
6 U17AUP8703 Project Phase I Theory & PW 0 0 0 6 3 --
Project

Total Credits 18

Total Contact Hours/week 22

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 SEMESTER 8

Course Pre-
S.No Course Name Course Mode CT L T P J C
Code requisite
Project only
1 U17AUP8701 Project PW 0 0 0 24 12 --
Course

Total Credits 12

Total Contact Hours/week 24

Total Credits 163

List of mandatory courses

Course
S.No Couse Code Course Title CT Semester
Mode

1 U17VEP3503 Human Excellence-Family Values Lab HS 3

2 U17CHT3000 Environmental Science and Engineering Theory MC 3

3 U17VEP4504 Human Excellence-Professional Values Lab HS 4

4 U17INT4000 Indian Constitution Theory MC 4

5 U17VEP5505 Human Excellence-Social Values Lab HS 5

6 U17VEP6506 Human Excellence-National Values Lab HS 6

7 U17VEP7507 Human Excellence-Global Values Lab HS 7

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 Programme Electives
Course Course
S.No Course Name CT L T P J C Pre-requisite
Code Mode
Automotive Design

3 0 0 0 3 U17AUI4201
1 U17AUE0001 Engine Design Theory PE
U17AUI3202

Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 U17AUI3201
2 U17AUE0002 Chassis Design U17AUI3202

Computational Fluid
3 Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 U17AUI4202
U17AUE0003 Dynamics

Design of Automotive
4 Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 U17AUT3104
U17AUE0004 Thermal Systems

Computer Simulation of
5 Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
U17AUE0005 IC Engine Processes

Automotive Manufacturing

Automotive Components
Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 U17AUI4204
1 U17AUE0006 Manufacturing

Unconventional
Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
2 U17AUE0007 Machining Processes

Computer Integrated
Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
3 U17AUE0008 Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing
Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
4 U17AUE0009 and Tooling

Design of Jigs, Fixtures

Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
5 U17AUE0010 and Press tools

Automotive Electrical and Electronics

Model Based System
1 U17AUE0011 Design and Simulation for Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
Automotive

Electronic Engine
2 U17AUE0012 Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 U17AUI5201
Management System

3 U17AUE0013
Automotive Systems Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --

4 U17AUE0014 Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
Fuel Cell Technology

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 Automotive
5 U17AUE0015 Communication Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
Protocols

Intelligent Vehicle
6 U17AUE0016 Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
Technology

Automotive Technology
1 U17AUE0017 Off Road Vehicles Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --

2 U17AUE0018 Tyre Technology Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

3 U17AUE0019 Systems in Automotive Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
Vehicles

4 U17AUE0020 Automotive HVAC Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 U17AUT3104

Vehicle Testing and

5 U17AUE0021 Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
Validation

Management
Entrepreneurship
1 U17AUE0022 Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
Development

Vehicle Transport
2 U17AUE0023 Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
Management

3 U17AUE0024 Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
Professional Ethics

4 U17AUE0025 Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
Operation Research

Product Design and

5 U17AUE0026 Theory PE 3 0 0 0 3 --
Development

Open Electives
Course Course
S.No Course Name CT L T P J C Pre-requisite
Code Mode

1 Theory OE 3 0 0 0 3 --
U17AUO0001 Automotive Engineering

Electric and Hybrid

2 Theory OE 3 0 0 0 3 --
U17AUO0002 Vehicles

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3 Theory OE 3 0 0 0 3 --
U17AUO0003 Automotive Systems

Vehicle Dealership
4 Theory OE 3 0 0 0 3 --
U17AUO0004 Management

5 Theory OE 3 0 0 0 3 --
U17AUO0005 Fuel Cell Technology

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SEMESTER 3

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 U17MAT3101 PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS L T P J C
3 1 0 0 4
AND TRANSFORMS
(Common to AE/AUE/CE/ME/
MEC/EEE)

Course Outcomes (COs):

After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to:
CO1: Form partial differential equations and solve certain types of partial differential
equations.
CO2: Know how to find the Fourier Series and half range Fourier Series of a function
CO3: To know how to solve one dimensional wave equation, one dimensional heat
equation in steady state using Fourier series.
CO4: Apply Fourier series to solve the steady state equation of two dimensional heat
equation in Cartesian coordinates.
CO5: Apply the Fourier transform, Fourier sine and cosine transform to certain
functions and use Parseval’s identity to evaluate integrals..
CO6: Evaluate Z – transform for certain functions. Estimate Inverse Z – transform of
certain functions and to solve difference equations using them.

Pre-requisite: NIL

CO/PO Mapping
(S/M/W indicates strength of correlation) S-Strong, M-Medium, W-Weak
COs Programme Outcomes(POs)
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 S M M M M S
CO2 S M M
CO3 S S S S M M S
CO4 S M M M
CO5 S M M S
CO6 S S S M M S

Course Assessment methods:

Direct
1. Continuous Assessment Test I, II
2. Open book test; Cooperative learning report, Assignment; Journal paper review, Group
Presentation, Project report, Poster preparation, Prototype or Product Demonstration etc.
(as applicable)
3. End Semester Examination
Indirect
1. Course-end survey

PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 9+3 Hours

Formation of partial differential equations by elimination of arbitrary constants and arbitrary functions
- Solution of PDE by variable separable method – Solution of standard types of first order partial
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differential equations (excluding reducible to standard types) – Lagrange’s linear equation – Linear
Homogeneous partial differential equations of second and higher order with constant coefficients.
FOURIER SERIES 9+3 Hours
Dirichlet’s conditions – General Fourier series – Odd and even functions – Half range sine series – Half
range cosine series – Parseval’s identity – Harmonic Analysis.

BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS – ONE DIMENSIONAL EQUATIONS 5+2 Hours

Classification of second order quasi linear partial differential equations – Formulation of wave and heat
equations using physical laws - Solutions of one dimensional wave equation – One dimensional heat
equation (excluding insulated ends)

BOUNDARY VALUE PROBLEMS – TWO DIMENSIONAL EQUATIONS 4+1 Hours

Steady state solution of two-dimensional heat equation (Insulated edges excluded) – Fourier series
solutions in Cartesian coordinates.

FOURIER TRANSFORM 9+3 Hours

Fourier Integral Theorem – Representation of Functions – Infinite Fourier transforms – Sine and Cosine
Transforms – Properties – Transforms of simple functions – convolution theorem – Parseval’s identity.

Z –TRANSFORM 9+3 Hours

Z-transform - Elementary properties – Convolution theorem- Inverse Z – transform
(by using partial fractions, residue methods and convolution theorem) –
Solution of difference equations using Z - transform.

Theory : 45 Hours Tutorial: 15 Hours Total:60 Hours

References:
1. Grewal B.S., “Higher Engineering Mathematics”, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 44th Edition.
2014.
2. Veerarajan. T., "Transforms and Partial Differential Equations", Tata McGraw Hill Education Pvt.
Ltd., New Delhi, Second reprint, 2012.
3. Kandasamy P., Thilagavathy K. and Gunavathy K., “Engineering Mathematics Volume III”,
S.Chand & Company ltd., New Delhi, 2006.
4. Ian Sneddon., “Elements of partial differential equations”, McGraw – Hill, New Delhi, 2003.
5. Arunachalam T., “Engineering Mathematics III”, Sri Vignesh Publications, Coimbatore 2009.

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 L T P J C
U17AUI3201 Automotive Chassis and Transmission 3 0 2 0 4
Course Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to:
CO1: Understand the construction details of various types of automotive Frames and [K2]
basic chassis layouts.
CO2: Understand the basic function steering system and steering components [K2]
CO3: Select the appropriate transmission system for various automobiles [K3]
CO4: Infer the final drive system of a vehicle [K2]
CO5: Apply the knowledge for selection of suitable axles, wheels and tyres for a [K3]
vehicle.
CO6: Distinguish various types of suspension system, brake system. [K2]

Pre-requisite: Nil

CO/PO Mapping
(S/M/W indicates strength of correlation) S-Strong, M-Medium, W-Weak
Programme Outcomes(POs)
COs
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2
CO1

CO2

CO3

CO4

CO5

CO6

Course Assessment methods:

Direct Indirect
1. Assignments/Mini Projects 1. Course Exit Survey
2. Internal Test
3. End semester Examination

Frames and Steering System L

12 Hrs
Types of Chassis layout, with reference to Power Plant location and drive, various types of frames,
Loads acting on vehicle frame, Constructional details and materials for frames, Testing of frames,
, Front Wheel Geometry, namely, Castor, Camber, King Pin Inclination and Toe–in, Ackerman’s
Steering Mechanisms, Steering Linkages, Different Types of Steering Gears, Slip Angle, Over–
Steer and Under–Steer, Reversible and Irreversible Steering, Power–Assisted Steering.
L
Transmission and Drive Line 12 Hrs
Requirement of transmission system, Different types of gearboxes - Sliding mesh gearbox,
Constant mesh gearbox and Synchromesh gearbox. Automatic transmission - Types and
Operations. Effect of Driving Thrust, torque reactions and side thrust, Hotchkiss drive, torque tube
drive, radius rods and stabilizers, Propeller Shaft, Universal Joints, Constant Velocity Universal
Joints, Front Wheel drive, Multi–axle vehicles, Differential principle and types, Differential
housings, Non–Slip differential, Differential locks.

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Axles, Wheels and Tyres L
6 Hrs
Types of Front Axles and Stub Axles, Types of Loads acting on drive axles, Full – Floating, Three–
Quarter Floating and Semi–Floating Axles, Axle Housings. Wheels and Rims – Types and
constructional details, Tyres – Types and constructional details.
L
Suspension System 6 Hrs
Need for Suspension System, Types of Suspension Springs - Single Leaf, Multi–Leaf, Coil,
Torsion bar, Rubber, Pneumatic and Hydro – elastic Suspension Spring Systems, Boggy
suspension system, Independent Suspension System, Shock Absorbers.

Braking System L
9 Hrs
Theory of Automobile Braking, Stopping Distance Time and Braking Efficiency, Effect of Weight
Transfer during Braking, Theory of Drum Brakes, Leading and Trailing Shoes, Braking Torque,
Constructional Details of Drum Brake and its Activators, Disc Brake Theory, Types and
Construction, Hydraulic Braking System, Mechanical Braking System, Pneumatic Braking
System, Power–Assisted Braking System, Servo Brakes, Retarders, Types and Construction, Anti–
Lock Braking System.
P
List of Experiments
15 Hrs
1. Measurement of the automotive frames
2. Measurement of steering angle
3. Assessment of Automotive chassis
4. Performance test on suspension test Rig
5. Assessment of wheels and tyres
6. Study of final drive assembly
7. Study of different gearboxes
8. Study of different types of brake systems
Theory :45 Hrs Tutorial: --- Hrs Practical : 15 Hrs Total Hours: 60

References:
1. Tim Gilles, “Automotive Chassis-Brakes, Steering and Suspension”, Thomson Delmer
Learning, 2005.
2. Jornsen Reimpell, Helmut Stoll, “Automotive Chassis: Engineering Principles”,
Elsevier, 2nd edition, 2001.
3. Newton Steeds and Garret, “Motor Vehicles” 13th Edition, Butterworth, London, 2005.
4. Heinz Hazler, “Modern Vehicle Technology”, Butterworth, London, 2005.
5. Kripal Singh, “Automobile Engineering” ,Standard Publishers,2011
6. R.K. Rajput, “A Text–Book of Automobile Engineering”, Laxmi Publications Pvt.Ltd,
2007.
Other references:
1. Heldt.P.M, “Automotive Chassis”, Chilton Co., New York,1990.
2. Giles.J.G, “Steering Suspension and tyres”, Iliffe Book Co.,London,1988

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 L T P J C
U17AUI3202 Strength of Materials 3 0 2 0 4
Course Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to:
CO1: Understand the basic concepts of stress and strain [K2]
CO2: Compare the beams of different cross sections for shear force, bending moment [K4]
& bending stress
CO3: Understand and apply the different approaches for calculating slope and [K3]
deflection for various types of beams
CO4: Analyze the shafts and columns with different edge conditions by using different [K4]
theories
CO5: Understand the concepts and theories necessary to design the structural elements [K2]
and pressure vessels
CO6: Apply concepts of strength of materials to obtain solutions to real time [K6]
Engineering problems

Pre-requisite:
Engineering Mechanics

CO/PO Mapping
(S/M/W indicates strength of correlation) S-Strong, M-Medium, W-Weak
Programme Outcomes(POs)
COs
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2
CO1 S S M S S

CO2 S S M M S S

CO3 S S M M S S

CO4 S S M M S S

CO5 S S M M S S

CO6 S S M S S S S S

Course Assessment methods:

Direct Indirect
1. Assignments/Mini Projects 1. Course Exit Survey
2. Internal Test
3. End semester Examination
L
CONCEPT OF STRESSES AND STRAINS 10 Hrs
Concept of stress and strain, Hooke’s law – Tension, Compression, and Shear, stress-strain diagram
– Poisson’s ratio, elastic constants and their relationship – Deformation of simple and compound
bars. Thermal stresses – simple and Composite bars. Principal plane, principal stress, maximum
shearing stress – Uniaxial, biaxial state of stress – Mohr’s circle for plane stresses.
L
ANALYSIS OF BEAMS 9 Hrs
Types of beams and loads – shear force and bending moment diagrams for cantilevers, simply
supported and over hanging beams. Theory of pure bending – Bending stresses in simple and
composite beams. Shear stress distribution in beams of different sections.
L
DEFLECTION OF BEAMS 9 Hrs
Slope and deflection of cantilever, simply supported beam by double integration method –
Macaulay’s method – Moment area method – Castigliano’s theorem.

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 L
TORSION OF SHAFTS 8 Hrs
Theory of pure torsion, derivation of shear stress produced in terms of torque in a circular shaft.
Strength, stiffness of shaft and Torsional rigidity & power transmitted – Expression for torque in
terms of polar moment of inertia in a circular shaft subjected to torsion – Circular shafts in series
and parallel – Circular shaft subjected to combined bending and torsion – Circular shaft subjected
to combined bending and torsion – Composite Shaft.
L
COLUMNS AND CYLINDERS 9 Hrs
Columns and struts: Member subjected to combined bending and axial loads, Euler’s theory,
Crippling load, Rankine’s theory.
Cylinders And Shells: Thin cylinder, thin spherical shells under internal pressure – Thick cylinders
– Lame’s equation – Shrink fit and compound cylinders.
P
List of Experiments
15 Hrs
1. Tension & Shear Test on Mild Steel Rod
2. a) Torsion Test on Mild Steel Rod
b) Compression Test on Concrete Cube.
3. Hardness Test- Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell Hardness tests
4. Impact Test- Izod, Charpy Impact Tests
5. Test on Helical Springs- Compression and Tension Springs
6. Deflection Test on Beams
Theory: 45 Hrs Tutorial: 0 Hrs Practical: 15 Hrs Total Hours: 60

References:
1. Bansal R.K, “A Text Book of Strength of Materials”, Lakshmi Publications Pvt. Limited,
New Delhi, 2010.
2. William Nash, ‘Strength of Materials’, Tata McGraw Hill, 2004
3. S. Ramamrutham and R. Narayanan, (2011), Strength of Materials, Dhanpat Rai
Publications, 16th edition.
4. Kazmi, S. M. A., “Solid Mechanics” TMH, Delhi, India.
5. Laboratory Manual of Testing Materials - William Kendrick Hall
6. Egor P. Popov, “Engineering Mechanics of Solids”, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall of India
Private Limited, New Delhi, 2009.
Other references:
1. Ferdinand P. Beer, and RusellJohnston.E, ”Mechanics of Materials”, SI Metric Edition,
McGraw Hill, 2011(Hard cover).
2. Timoshenko, S.P. and Young, D.H., (2011), Strength of Materials, East West Press Ltd. 5th
edition

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 L T P J C
U17AUI3203 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 3 0 2 0 3

Course Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to:

CO1: Understand the Casting processes used for components manufacturing

CO2: Understand the Forming and Powder metallurgy processes used for manufacturing bulk and
Sheet metal components
CO3: Understand the principles of Welding Processes used in manufacturing practices

CO4: Understand the Conventional Machining and Machine tools used for components
manufacturing
CO5: Understand the Principles behind the Unconventional machining processes used for
components manufacturing
CO6: Understand the Principles behind Forming of Plastics
Pre-requisite:
1. Nil

CO/PO Mapping
(S/M/W indicates strength of correlation) S-Strong, M-Medium, W-Weak
COs Programme Outcomes(POs)
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 W S M
CO2 W S M
CO3 S S M
CO4 S S M
CO5 S S M
CO6 S S M
Course Assessment methods:
Direct Indirect
1. Continuous Assessment Test 1. Course Exit Survey
2. Assignments
3. End Semester Examination

CASTING 9 Hours
Casting types, procedure to make sand mould, types of core, moulding tools, machines used for
moulding, special moulding processes – CO2 moulding, Shell moulding, Investment moulding,
Permanent mould casting, Pressure die casting, Centrifugal casting, Continuous casting, Casting
defects, Application of Castings in Automobile.

FORMING PROCESSES AND POWDER METALLURGY 9 Hours

Principles and applications of the following processes: Forging, Rolling, Extrusion, Wire drawing
and Spinning - Powder metallurgy – Principal steps involved advantages, disadvantages and
limitations of powder metallurgy - Forming and Shaping of Plastics –Types of plastics and Molding
Types - Principles of Hydro forming process, its advantages and limitations.

WELDING 9 Hours

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Classification of welding processes. Principles of gas welding- Oxy-acetylene- A.C metal arc
welding, Resistance welding, Submerged arc welding, Tungsten inert gas welding, Metal inert gas
welding, Plasma arc welding, Thermit welding, Electron beam welding, Laser beam welding -
defects in welding - Soldering and brazing- Application of Welding in Automobile.
MACHINE TOOLS FOR MACHINING 9 Hours
Introduction to the Lathe, Shaper, Planer, Milling machines, Drilling machines, Cylindrical grinding
machine, Capstan and Turret lathe - CNC machines.
UNCONVENTIONAL MACHINING PROCESSES 9 Hours
Principles and applications of the Abrasive jet machining, Ultrasonic machining, Electric discharge
machining, Electro chemical machining, Plasma arc machining, and Electron beam machining and
Laser beam machining.
List of Exercises: Machining exercises using Machine Tools
1. LATHE
1.1. Facing, plain turning and step turning
1.2. Taper turning using compound rest.
1.3. Taper turning using taper turning attachment
1.4. Single start V thread, cutting and knurling
2. SHAPER AND SLOTTER
2.1. Machining a V- block (in a Shaper)
2.2. Machining internal key-way (in a Slotter)
3. DRILLING
3.1. Drilling 4 or 6 holes at a given pitch circle on a plate
3.2. Drilling, reaming and tapping
4. MILLING
4.1. Plain Milling Exercise
4.2. Gear Milling Exercise
5. GRINDING
5.1. Cylindrical Grinding Exercise
6. FOUNDRY
6.1 Moulding using single and Split Pattern
7. SMITHY (Hand Forging exercises)
7.1 Making of a Square rod from a round rod
7.2 Making of a Square and Hexagonal head in a round rod

Theory :45 Hrs Practical : 15 Hrs Total Hours: 60

References:
1. Hajra Choudhury, “Elements of Workshop Technology”, Vol. I and II, Media Promoters
and Publishers Pvt., Ltd., Mumbai, 2005.
2. Nagendra Parashar B.S. and Mittal R.K., “Elements of Manufacturing Processes”,
Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited, 2007.
3. Serope Kalpajian, Steven R.Schmid, “Manufacturing Processes for Engineering
Materials”, 4/e, Pearson Education, Inc. 2007.
4. R.K.Jain and S.C. Gupta, “Production Technology”, Khanna Publishers. 16th Edition,
2001.
Other references:
1. “H.M.T. Production Technology – Handbook”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2000.
2. Roy. A. Linberg, “Process and Materials of Manufacture”, PHI, 2000.
3. M. Adithan and A.B. Gupta, “Manufacturing Technology”, New Age, 2006
4. Fundamentals of Metal Cutting and Machine Tools, B.L.Juneja, G.S.Sekhon, Nitin Seth,
New Age International (P) Limited ,Publishers, 2005
5. Modern Machining Processes, P. C. Pandey, H. S. Shan, Tata McGraw-Hill Education,
1980
6. Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes, Gary F. Benedict, Marcel and Decker,2017
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 THERMODYNAMICS AND THERMAL L T P J C
U17AUT3104 3 1 0 0 4
ENGINEERING
(Use of standard Steam tables with mollier chart, HMT Data book and Refrigerant tables are
permitted)
Course Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to:
CO1: Understand Thermodynamic laws and their applications. [K2]
CO2: Apply energy balance to systems and control volumes, in situations involving [K4]
heat and work interactions
CO3: Differentiate between high grade and low grade energies [K2]
CO4: Understand Properties of steam. [K2]
CO5: Integrate the basic concepts into various thermal applications like air compressor, [K5]
refrigeration and air conditioning.
CO6: Enlighten the various mode of heat transfer and their engineering application [K3]

Pre-requisite: Nil

CO/PO Mapping
(S/M/W indicates strength of correlation) S-Strong, M-Medium, W-Weak

Programme Outcomes(POs)
COs
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2

CO1 S S S

CO2 S S S S

CO3 S S

CO4 S S

CO5 S S S

CO6 S S S

Course Assessment methods:

Direct Indirect
1. Assignments 1. Course Exit Survey
2. Internal Test
3. Group Presentation
4. End semester Examination

L T
FIRST LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
8 Hrs 3 Hrs
System, thermodynamic equilibrium, state, property, process, cycle, energy, work, heat, first law of
thermodynamics, PMM I, ideal gases, steady flow energy equation and application of first law of
thermodynamics to closed and open systems. Simple Problems.
L T
SECOND LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS
7 Hrs 2 Hrs
Statements of second law of thermodynamics, heat engine, heat pump, refrigerator, carnot cycle,
carnot theorem, entropy and entropy changes for a closed system.
L T
AIR STANDARD CYCLE AND COMPRESSOR
8 Hrs 2 Hrs
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Otto, Diesel, and Brayton cycles - Concepts and applications, simple problems. Compressors,
Classifications of compressors, Single stage and multi stage, intercooler in multi stage compressor.
L T
PROPERTIES OF STEAM AND VAPOUR POWER CYCLE
6 Hrs 2 Hrs
Steam formation, properties of steam. Use of steam tables and Mollier chart, Ideal Rankine cycle,
Reheat and regenerative cycle Rankine cycle. Simple problems.
L T
PSYCHROMETRY, REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
8 Hrs 3 Hrs
Properties of atmospheric air, Psychrometric relations, Psychrometric Processes and chart.
Principles of refrigeration, Types - Vapour compression and Vapour absorption types – Coefficient
of performance (COP), Properties of refrigerants – Basic Principle, Summer, winter and Year round
Air conditioning. Introduction to Automotive air conditioning systems. Simple Problems.
L T
HEAT TRANSFER
8 Hrs 3 Hrs
Modes of heat transfer, Heat conduction in parallel, radial and composite wall – Basics of
Convective heat transfer. Fundamentals of Radiative heat transfer. Flow through heat exchangers,
Types and Performance evaluation – Parallel and counter flow. Simple Problems.

Theory :45 Hrs Tutorial: 15 Hrs Total Hours: 60

References:
1. Nag .P.K, “Engineering Thermodynamics”, 5th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill Education,
New Delhi, 2013.
2. Yunus A Cengel, “Heat and Mass Transfer – A Practical Approach”, Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi, 2007.
3. Rajput R.K, “Thermal Engineering”, Laxmi Publications, 10 th Edition, New Delhi, 2015.
4. Yunus.N.J, Cengel.A, and Michael Boles, “A., Thermodynamics – An Engineering
Approach, 8th Edition”, Tata McGraw Hill- Education, 2015
5. Kothandaraman.C.P, Domkundwar.S, Anand Domkundwar, “A Course in Thermal
Engineering”, Dhanpat Rai & Co. (P) Ltd., 2010.
Other references:
1. Mahesh M. Rathore, “Thermal Engineering”, Tata Mc Graw Hill Education private
limited, Reprint 2012.

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SEMESTER 4

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 NUMERICAL METHODS AND L T P J C
U17MAT4101
PROBABILITY 3 1 0 0 4
(Common to AE/AUE/CE/ME/MEC/EEE/EIE)

COURSE OUTCOMES
After successful completion of this course, the students will be able to

CO1: Apply the concepts of various numerical techniques for solving non-linear equations and
systems of linear equations.
CO2: Analyze and apply the knowledge of interpolation and determine the integration and
differentiation of the functions by using the numerical data.
CO3: Predict the dynamic behaviour of the system through solution of ordinary
differential equations by using numerical methods.
CO4: Apply the concepts of probability, conditional probability and total probability.
CO5: Analyze random or unpredictable experiments and investigate important features of
random experiments.
CO6: Construct probabilistic models for observed phenomena through distributions which play
an important role in many engineering applications.

Pre-requisite:
System of equations, Frequency distribution, mean, median, mode.

CO/PO Mapping
(S/M/W indicates strength of correlation) S-Strong, M-Medium, W-Weak

COs Programme Outcomes(POs)

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO1 PO1 PO1
0 1 2
CO1 S S
CO2 S S
CO3 S S M
CO4 S S
CO5 S S M
CO6 S S

COURSE ASSESSMENT METHODS

Direct
1. Continuous Assessment Test I, II
2. Open book test; Cooperative learning report, Assignment; Journal paper review,
Group Presentation, Project report, Poster preparation, Prototype or Product
Demonstration etc. (as applicable)
3. End Semester Examination
Indirect
1. Course-end survey
9+3 Hours
SOLUTION OF EQUATIONS AND EIGEN VALUE PROBLEMS
Linear interpolation method – Iteration method – Newton’s method – Solution of linear system by Gaussian
elimination and Gauss-Jordan methods - Iterative methods: Gauss Jacobi and Gauss - Seidel methods –
Inverse of matrix by Gauss – Jordan method – Eigenvalues of a matrix by Power method.

INTERPOLATION, NUMERICAL DIFFERENTIATION AND INTEGRATION 9+3 Hours

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Lagrange’s and Newton’s divided difference interpolation – Newton’s forward and backward difference
interpolation – Approximation of derivatives using interpolation polynomials – Numerical integration using
Trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules.

NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 9+3 Hours

Single step methods: Taylor’s series method – Euler and Improved Euler methods for solving a first order
equations – Fourth order Runge – Kutta method for solving first and second order equations – Multistep
method: Milne’s predictor and corrector method.

PROBABILITY 3+1 Hours

Axioms of probability - Conditional probability – Total probability – Bayes’ theorem

RANDOM VARIABLES 6+2 Hours

Random variable – Distribution function – properties – Probability mass function-
Probability density function – moments and moment generating function – properties.

STANDARD DISTRIBUTIONS 9+3 Hours

Binomial, Poisson and Normal distributions – Moments, Moment Generating functions and properties for the
above distributions - Fitting of Binomial and Poisson distributions.

Theory: 45 Hours Tutorials: 15 Hours Total: 60 Hours

REFERENCES
1. Grewal, B.S. and Grewal,J.S., “ Numerical methods in Engineering and Science”, 9th Edition,
Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2007.
2. Gerald, C. F. and Wheatley, P. O., “Applied Numerical Analysis”, 7th Edition, Pearson
Education Asia, New Delhi, 2007.
3. Chapra, S. C and Canale, R. P. “Numerical Methods for Engineers”, 7th Edition, Tata McGraw-
Hill, New Delhi, 2016.
4. R.A. Johnson and C.B. Gupta, “Miller and Freund’s Probability and Statistics for Engineers”,
Pearson Education, Asia, 9th Edition, 2016.
5. R.E. Walpole, R.H. Myers, S.L. Myers, and K Ye, “Probability and Statistics for Engineers and
Scientists”, Pearson Education, Asia, 9th edition, 2017.

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 L T P J C
U17AUI4201 AUTOMOTIVE POWERTRAIN 3 0 2 0 4
Course Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to:
CO1: Understand the various components of the engine and its functions. [K2]
CO2: Optimize the combustion process in SI Engine for better performance with [K4]
reduced emissions
CO3: Optimize the combustion process in CI Engine for better performance with [K4]
reduced emissions
CO4: Identify the suitable lubrication and cooling system to be used in IC Engines. [K3]
CO5: Apply the Supercharging, Turbo charging and Scavenging Concepts in I.C [K5]
Engines to enhance the combustion process
CO6: Design Analyze and optimize the complete engine and its subsystems for better [K6]
efficiency

Pre-requisite:
Engineering Thermodynamics

CO/PO Mapping
(S/M/W indicates strength of correlation) S-Strong, M-Medium, W-Weak
Programme Outcomes(POs)
COs
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2
CO1 M w S M M M M S S
CO2 S S S S M S S M M S S M
CO3 S S S S M S S M M S S M
CO4 M M S S M S M M W S
CO5 S S S S M M M M M W M S
CO6 S S S S S S S S S M S M
Course Assessment methods:
Direct Indirect
1. Assignments 1. Course Exit Survey
2. Internal Test
3. End semester Examination

L
ENGINE CONSTRUCTION AND ITS COMPONENTS 9 Hrs
Four stroke SI and CI engines – Working principle- Constructional details of engine components,
function, materials, Intake system components - Discharge coefficient, Pressure drop Air filter,
intake manifold, Connecting Pipe, Exhaust system components – Exhaust manifold and exhaust
pipe, Spark arresters - Exhaust mufflers, Types, operation.

L
COMBUSTION IN SI ENGINES 9 Hrs
Combustion process in IC engines, Stages of combustion, Flame propagation Flame velocity and
area of flame front - Rate of pressure rise - Cycle to cycle variation ,Abnormal combustion - Theories
of detonation -Effect of engine operating and design variables on combustion, Combustion chambers
– types, factors controlling combustion chamber design. Gasoline injection system
L
COMBUSTION IN CI ENGINES 9 Hrs
Importance of air motion – Swirl, squish and turbulence – Swirl ratio. Fuel air mixing – Stages of
combustion – Delay period – Factors affecting delay period, Knock in CI engines – methods of
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controlling diesel knock. CI engine combustion chambers – Combustion chamber design objectives
– open and divided. Induction swirl, turbulent combustion chambers. – Air cell chamber – M
Combustion chamber, Diesel injection system.
L
LUBRICATION AND COOLING SYSTEM 9 Hrs
Need for cooling system – Types of cooling system – Liquid cooled system: Thermosyphon system,
Forced circulation system, pressure cooling system – properties of coolant, additives for coolants
Need for lubrication system – Mist lubrication system, wet sump any dry sump lubrication –
Properties of lubricants, consumption of oil.
L
SUPERCHARGING AND SCAVENGING 9 Hrs
Objectives – Effects on engine performance – engine modification required – Thermodynamics of
supercharging and Turbocharging – Turbo lag-Windage losses- Turbo charging methods – Engine
exhaust manifold arrangements. Classification of scavenging systems –Mixture control through
Reed valve induction – Charging Processes in two-stroke cycle engine – Terminologies – Shankey
diagram – perfect displacement, perfect mixing
P
List of Experiments
15 Hrs
1)Study of Various automobile Engine Components
2)Dismantling and Assembling of four Stroke C.I and S.I engine
3)Value Timing diagram of four stroke C.I and S.I engine
4)Experimental investigation on performance characteristics of Twin cylinder C.I engines
5)Experimental Investigation on combustion characteristics of Single cylinder D.I Diesel engines
6) Experimental investigation on performance characteristics of Multi cylinder S.I engines
7)Experimental Investigation on Performance and Combustion characteristics of Single Cylinder
CRDI Diesel Engine
8)Morse Test on Multi cylinder petrol Engine

Theory :45 Hrs Tutorial: 0 Hrs Practical : 15 Hrs Total Hours: 60

References:
1. Ganesan V, “Internal combustion engines”, 4th edition, Tata McGraw Hill Education, 2012.
2. Rajput R. K, “A textbook of Internal Combustion Engines”, 2ndedition, Laxmi
Publications (P) Ltd, 2007.
3. John. B, Heywood, “Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals”, McGraw Hill
Publishing Co., New York, 1900 .
4. Ramalingam K. K, “Internal Combustion Engines”, Second Edition, Scitech
Publications,2009
Other references:
1. Edward F, Obert, “Internal Combustion Engines and Air Pollution”, Intext Education
Publishers, 1980.
2. Mathur and Sharma, “A course on Internal combustion Engines”, Dhanpat Rai & Sons,
1985.

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 FLUID MECHANICS AND
U17AUI4202 MACHINERY
L T P J C
3 0 2 0 4

Course Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to:
CO1: Understand the properties of the fluid.
CO2: Understand and solve the fluid flow problems.
CO3: Understand the mathematical techniques of practical flow problems.
CO4: Understand the energy exchange process in fluid machines.

Pre-requisite:
1. Nil

CO/PO Mapping
(S/M/W indicates strength of correlation) S-Strong, M-Medium, W-Weak
COs Programme Outcomes(Pos)
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 S S M S M W
CO2 S S M M M W
CO3 S S M S M W
CO4 S S M S M W

Course Assessment methods:

Direct Indirect
1. Assignment 1. Course Exit Survey
2. Internal test 2. GATE Score
3. End Semester Examination

PROPERTIES OF FLUIDS AND FLUID STATICS 9Hours

Fluid properties: Mass density, specific weight, specific volume, specific gravity, viscosity, vapour
pressure, compressibility, surface tension and capillarity. Fluid statics: fluid pressure at a point,
variation of pressure within a static fluid, hydrostatic law – Pressure head, Pascal’s law.
Measurement of pressure – Piezometric tube, manometry.

FLUID KINEMATICS AND FLUID DYNAMICS 10 Hours

Fluid kinematics: Lagrangian and Eulerian description of fluid flow – Velocity and acceleration of
fluid particles – Different types of fluid flow. Description of flow pattern: Stream line, streak line,
path line. Principle of conservation of mass – Continuity equation.
Fluid dynamics: Euler’s equation of motion along a streamline – Bernoulli’s equation. Practical
applications of Bernoulli’s equation in flow measurement devices like venturimeter, orificemeter
and pitot tube. Concept of impulse momentum equation & angular momentum principle with
applications.

DIMENSIONAL AND MODEL ANALYSIS 8 Hours

Dimensional analysis: dimensions, dimensional homogeneity, methods of dimensional analysis-
Buckingham Pi theorem. Model analysis – Advantages and applications of model testing.
Similitude, derivations of important dimensionless numbers, model laws.

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FLOW THROUGH PIPES 8 Hours
Laminar and turbulent flow characteristics, laminar flow through circular pipes – Hagen Poiseuille
law, major and minor losses in pipes, pipe friction, Darcy – Weisbach equation, parallel, series and
branched pipes.

HYDRAULIC MACHINES 10 Hours

Hydraulic turbine: Classification, difference between impulse and reaction turbine.
Construction and working of Pelton turbine, Francis turbine and Kaplan turbine, velocity triangle,
heads and efficiencies.
Pumps: classification, difference between positive and non-positive displacement pumps.
Construction and working of reciprocating pump. Centrifugal pump-heads of a centrifugal pump,
priming, velocity triangle, work done, efficiencies of centrifugal pump.

Lab Experiments: 15 Hrs

1. Determination of the Coefficient of discharge of a given Orifice meter.
2. Determination of the Coefficient of discharge of a given Venturi meter.
3. Determination of friction factor for a given set of pipes.
4. Performance Characteristic curves of centrifugal pump
5. Performance characteristics of Francis turbine

Theory :45 Hr Tutorial: 0 Hr Practical :15 Hrs Total Hours: 60

References:
1. Shames I H, ‘Mechanics of Fluids’, McGraw Hill Higher Education, 4th revised edition,
2002
2. R.K. Bansal – “Fluid mechanics and hydraulic machines,” Laxmi Publications (P) Ltd,
Ninth edition, 2015
3. Rajput R. K, “A text book of Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulic Machines”, S. Chand &
Company Ltd., New Delhi, Fourth edition, 2010.
4. Shiv Kumar, “Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Machines: Basic Concepts &Principles”, Ane
Books Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 2010.
Other references:
1. V.L. Streeter – “Fluid mechanics,” McGraw-Hill, 1998
2. Rathakrishnan, E, ‘Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics’, Prentice-Hall, 2007

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 L T P J C
U17AUI4203 MACHINE DRAWING 2 0 2 0 3
Course Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to:
CO1: Preparation of engineering and working drawings with dimensions and bill of [K2]
material during design and development.
CO2: Apply the knowledge of Limits, Fits and Tolerances for various applications. [K3]
CO3: Development of assembly drawings using part drawings and assembly drawings. [K3]
CO4: Able to model components of their choice using CAD software. [K4]
Pre-requisite:
Automotive Powertrain Engineering Graphics

CO/PO Mapping
(S/M/W indicates strength of correlation) S-Strong, M-Medium, W-Weak
Programme Outcomes(POs)
COs
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2
CO1 M S S
CO2 M S S
CO3 M S S S
CO4 M S S S
Course Assessment methods:
Direct Indirect
1. Model Practical 1. Course Exit Survey
2. End semester Examination

Course Contents
Introduction: 2 Hrs
 Need of Graphical Language
 Importance Machine Drawing
 Software Tools
Classification of Machine Drawings 5 Hrs
 Assembly Drawing
 Part Drawing
 Detailed Drawing
 Catalogues Drawing
Limits, Fits and Tolerance 8 Hrs
 Definitions
 Classifications of Fits
 System of Fits`
 Computations
 Selection of Fits
 Method of Indicating Fits on Drawings
 Tolerance Grade
 Computations of Tolerance
 Positions of Tolerance
 Fundamental of Deviations
 Shaft and Hole Terminology
 Method of Placing Limit Dimensions
Abbreviations and Symbols 2 Hrs

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Sectioning 2 Hrs
Conventional Representations 2 Hrs
Screwed Fastenings, Key Joints, Riveted Joints and Welded Joints 5 Hrs
Assembly Drawings 4 Hrs
 Introduction
 BOM and its Importance
 Assembly procedures
P
List of Experiments 30 Hrs
Drafting and Modeling:
1. Assembly Drawing of Screw Jack
2. Assembly Drawing of Knuckle Joints
3. Assembly Drawing of Lathe Tail Stock
4. Assembly Drawing of Gear Pump
Modeling:
5. Assembly Drawing of Crankshaft with connecting road and piston
6. Assembly Drawing of Single Plate Clutch
Lecture: 30 Hrs Practical :30 Hrs
Total Hours: 60

References:
1. Gopalakrishnan.K.R, “Machine Drawing”, Subash Publishers, Bangalore, 2000.
2. Sidheswar Kannaiah.N, Sastry.P.V.V.V, “Machine Drawing”, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi,
1997.
3. N. D. Junnarkar , “Machine Drawing”, Pearson India, 2006

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 U17AUT4004 VEHICLE BODY ENGINEERING L T P J C
3 0 0 0 3

Course Outcomes
After successful completion of this course, the students should be able to:
CO1: Understand various category of vehicle frames
CO2: Understand various types of vehicle body construction
CO3: Familiarize various aerodynamic effects of vehicle body shape

Pre-requisite:
1. Nil

CO/PO Mapping
(S/M/W indicates strength of correlation) S-Strong, M-Medium, W-Weak
COs Programme Outcomes(POs)
PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
CO1 M S M S S
CO2 M S M S S
CO3 M S M S S

Course Assessment methods:

Direct Indirect
1. Assignments 1. Course Exit Survey
2. Continuous assessment tests
3. End-semester examination

CAR BODY DETAILS 9 Hours

Types Saloon, convertibles, Limousine, Estate Van, racing and sports car – Visibility: regulations,
driver’s visibility, tests for visibility – Methods of improving visibility and space in cars – Safety:
safety design, safety equipments for car. Car body construction.

BUS BODY DETAILS 9 Hours

Classification of bus bodies – Based on distance traveled, Based on capacity of the bus and based
on style & shape. Types of metal section used in the construction and regulations. Construction of
conventional and integral type buses& comparison.

COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DETAILS 9 Hours

Classification of commercial vehicle bodies. Construction of Tanker body and Tipper body.
Dimensions of driver seat in relation to controls. Driver cabin design for compactness.

VEHICLE AERODYNAMICS 9 Hours

Types of aerodynamic drag. Forces and moments influencing drag. Effects of forces and moments.
Various body optimization techniques for minimum drag. Principle of wind tunnel technology. Flow
visualization techniques. Testing with wind tunnel balance (scale models).

BODY MATERIALS, TRIM AND MECHANISMS 9 Hours

Steel sheet, timber, plastics, GRP, properties of materials – Corrosion – Anticorrosion methods –
Selection of paint – Modern painting process in details – Body trim items – Body mechanisms.

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Theory :45 Hr Total Hours: 45

References:
1. Powloski,J., Vehicle Body Engineering, Business Books Ltd., 1989.
2. Heinz Heisler, “Advanced Vehicle Technology”, 2nd edition, Butterworth –Heinemann,
2002.
3. Wolf-Heinrich Hucho, “Aerodynamics of road vehicles”, 4th edition, 2000.
Other references:
1. John Fenton, Vehicle Body layout and analysis, Mechanical Engg. Publication
Ltd.,London, 1982.
2. Giles,G.J., Body construction and design, Illiffe Books Butterworth & Co., 1971.
3. Braithwaite,J.B., Vehicle Body building and drawing, Heinemann Educational Books Ltd.,
London, 1977.
4. Dieler Anselm., The passenger car body, SAE International, 2000

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