B.

Tech Degree VII Semester Second Series Examination, October 2015

ME 1704 AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
(2012 Scheme)
Time: 2 Hours

Maximum Marks: 100

PART- A
(Answer ALL questions)

I.

(58=40)

(a) Explain (i) Fading of brakes (ii) Bleeding of hydraulic brakes

(b) Explain the basic principle behind hydraulic braking system.Also mention the function and
requirement of a brake fliud
(c ) Explain in detail with figures (i) Propeller Shaft (ii) Universal Joints
(d) What is the function of a frame?Explain the three types of Chassis frames
(e) Discuss leaf spring suspension system with help of a figure

PART-B

II

Explain Constant mesh and Epicyclic Gearbox with help of figure

(20 marks)

OR

III. (a) Describe the principle of a torque converter,explain a single stage torque coverter with necessary figure
(15marks)
(b) Explain automatic transmission

(5mark)

IV. (a) What is an overdrive? Explain its construction and discuss its working along with method to control
(15marks)
(b) What is the function of a clutch? Discuss various factors affecting torque transmission in a clutch
(5marks)
OR
V. (a) Explain the working of a single plate clutch with a simple diagram and discuss about the various clutch
components
(20 marks)

VI. (a) Explain in detail with necessary figures .

(i)Caster (ii) Camber (iii) King pin inclination (iv) Toe-in & Toe-out
(b)Discuss in detail Ackermann steering mechanism

(12 marks)
(8 marks )

OR
VII (a) Explain in detail with figure how a hydraulically operated brake system works,along with functioning of
every component in the system
(12 mark)
(b) Explain the functioning of master cylinder with a proper figure and name the important components in a
drum brake
(8 marks)