CHASSIS SAMPLE QUESTIONS

1. Difference between primary and secondary members?

2. How will you decide the material, diameter and thickness for pipe?
3. What is the role of gussets?
4. In the given figure, list out the commands involved in designing the same. (Note: commands
should be in sequence of designing).

5. Given a 3D sketch (Fig.2), how can you convert the sketch into a structure of pipes
maintaining the same geometry and dimensionality. (Note: the pipes are supposed to follow
the same path as of the sketches).
6. What is the maximum value of X.

7. Why can’t cast iron be welded?

8. The loads supported by an automobile frame are
a) Weight of the body, passengers and cargo loads
b) Torque from engine and transmission
c) Sudden impacts from collisions
d) All of the mentioned
9. What are the requirements of Bodies for various types of vehicles?
10. Why are the side members of the frame upswept at two places?