Semester : SEMESTER 7
Subject : Automobile Engineering
Year : 2021
Term : December
Branch : MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Scheme : 2015 Full Time
Course Code : ME 463
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Discuss the working principle and functions of anti-roll bar in automobile with
diagram.
With the help of a diagram discuss trailing arm rear wheel drive independent
suspension.
PART C
Answer any four full questions, each carries 10 marks.
With a neat diagram explain the working of drum brakes.
Explain the working of antilock braking system with relevant diagram.
Explain the working of disc brake with sketches.
With a neat sketch explain the working of master cylinder in hydraulic braking
system.
Discuss the working of vacuum assisted brake servo system with relevant
diagram.
Explain the working principle of electronic pneumatic brakes with neat
diagram.
Define the following terms used in vehicle aerodynamics:
(a) Drag coefficient
(b) Lift Coefficient
Discuss the following drag in vehicle dynamics with relevant sketches:
(i) Hatchback drag
(ii) Fastback drag
Discuss the effect of underbody height in the aerodynamic lift and drag of
vehicles
What is the effect of ‘profile edge chamfering’ and ‘Bonnet slope’ on car body
drag reduction.
Explain the function of rear end spoiler in vehicles with neat sketches.
What is the effect of rear end tail extension on drag coefficient?
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