Semester : SEMESTER 7
Subject : Automobile Engineering
Year : 2019
Term : may
Branch : MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Scheme : 2015 Full Time
Course Code : ME 463
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Illustrate the working of swing arm rear wheel drive independent suspension
Define (1) Suspension roll centres (ii) Suspension roll axis (11) Body roll stiffness
PART C
Answer any four full questions, each carries 10 marks.
Explain the working of Front disc brakes in an automobile with a sketch
Discuss the function & working of a Master cylinder assembly in brake system
with a sketch
Derive an expression for brake applied for the rear wheels and front wheels?
What are the desirable properties of brake pad materials?
Explain the working of vacuum brakes with a neat sketch
What is the need of ABS?
What is the effect of ‘aerodynamic drag’ on the efficiency of a vehicle
Discuss the effect of ‘Negative lift’ of aerofoil wings on vehicles
Discuss on the need and function of a rear end spoiler in a vehicle
Explain on the concept of “Hatch back Drag’
What are the methods to control the aerodynamic lift?
How under body height affect the aerodynamic lift and drag?
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