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Course : B.E / B.TECH

Subject Code
Subject Name
: AE008P
: AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS
Set A
Duration : 3 Hrs Max Marks: 100

1. What is meant by the term “Chassis”? [2]

2. Mention any four requirements of an automobile. [2]
3. What are the load acting on drive axles? [2]
4. What is the necessity of ‘spring shackle’ in a suspension system? [2]
5. What is meant by bleeding of hydraulic brake? [2]
6. Mention the types of steering gear mechanism, and explain any two types steering gear with neat sketch
[6]
7. With a neat sketch and constructional detail working of differential unit? [6]
8. Draw and explain types of tires? Briefly explain tubed and tubeless tires with neat sketch [6]
9. Describe the construction and working of telescopic suspension system? [6]
10. Explain with the help of a suitable sketch the construction of the disc wheel [6]
11. Evaluate Ackerman’s principle steering system and name the various parts? [12]
12. Designate and prepare a case to.
(a). Hotchkiss drive
(b). Torque tube drive [12]
.
13. Write short notes on the following with neat sketches
(a)Vacuum assisted brake system.
(b) Antilock braking system. [12]

14. Examine the independent front wheel suspension system explain the constructional detail [12]
15. Procedure to select the materials as per given detail in competition. Case study about Go kart chassis materials
[12]
 REG.NO

Course : B.E / B.TECH

Subject Code
Subject Name
: AE0O8P
: AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS
Set B
Duration : 3 Hrs. Max Marks: 100

1. What are the functions of frames in automobile? [2]

2. Differentiate brakes and retarders [2]
3. Define inflammation? Types of inflammation [2]
4. Figure out some examples for universal joint. [2]
5. For what purpose, shock absorbers in vehicles? [2]
6. Summarise the various desirable properties of tire. [6]
7. Examine the purpose double reduction axle? Why it is used?
[6]
8. State the objectives of cost estimating and also list the functions of estimating [6]
9. Explain the following with suitable sketches for automotive vehicles.
(i) Camber (ii) Castor (iii) Kingpin inclination [6]
10. Describe layout of a disc brake? explain briefly with neat sketch [6]
11. Explain the significance, construction of various frames used in automobiles with neat sketch [12]
12. Write notes on the following:
1) Full floating rear axle
2) Semi floating rear axle
3) Three quarter floating [12]

13. Identify the independent front wheel suspension system explain the constructional details [12]
14. What is the function of final drive? Explain with neat sketch the construction and working of a
differential in the final drive? [12]
15. Analyse the materials used in automobile, specification about material, chassis materials used in Go
Kart [12]