GTU Mechanical Engineering (Semester 7)
Automobile Engineering
December 2014
Total marks: --
Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) Draw the layout of an automobile and describe the primary purpose of each main parts of an automobile.
7 M
1 (b) Name different resistances encountered by an automobile. Explain any one of them.
7 M

2 (a) Explain construction and working of fluid coupling with the help of neat sketch.
7 M
Answer any two question from Q2 (b) or Q2 (c)
2 (b) What is necessity of gear box? Explain the working of constant mesh gear box with neat sketch.
7 M
2 (c) Draw the schematic of a box section type frame of an automobile and discuss design features are to be considered in making of the frame.
7 M

Answer any two question from Q3 (a), (b) or Q3 (c), (d)
3 (a) Explain the construction and working of telescopic shock absorber.
7 M
3 (b) Describe the importance of caster and camber in an automobile with neat sketch.
7 M
3 (c) Explain principle of braking. Explain construction and working of disc brake system with neat sketch.
7 M
3 (d) Describe the safety features available in modern car.
7 M

Answer any two question from Q4 (a), (b) or Q4 (c), (d)
4 (a) What are the functions of wheel? Explain construction and working of pressed steel disc.
7 M
4 (b) Give the classification of tyre. Differentiate between tube tyre and tubeless tyre.
7 M
4 (c) Explain briefly following
1) Driving license
2) Insurance against third party
7 M
4 (d) Why servicing of an automobile is necessary? Explain various types of servicing required to maintain a vehicle.
7 M

Answer any two question from Q5 (a), (b) or Q5 (c), (d)
5 (a) What is the need of using a differential assembly in an automobile? Discuss the working of the differential with neat sketch.
7 M
5 (c) Discuss the lights used in modern vehicle for various purposes.
7 M
5 (d) What is the function of the propeller shaft? Explain the working of propellant shaft with neat sketch.
7 M
5 (d) Describe the factors should be considered to purchase a new car for a family.
7 M



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