R.M.K.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

RSM Nagar, Puduvoyal – 601 206

Question Bank for the Units –III to IV

SE00 6th Semester – B.E. / B.Tech.

BR00 Mechanical Engineering

SU00 ME 8091 – Automobile Engineering

Explain the vehicle construction, different layouts of automobile and Components, functions of IC K2
CO1# Engine

CO2# Explain the functions of various engine auxiliary systems. K2

CO3# Briefly explain the parts and functions of the automobile transmission system. K2

CO4# Understand the working principles of various types of steering, brakes and suspension systems. K2

CO5# Explain need of alternate fuels and describe the different types of alternate fuels used in Automobiles. K2

Part-A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks) K CO Stand

Level ardS/A

1. State the function of transmission systems K1 CO3 S

1. What are the functions of automobile clutch? K1 CO3 A

1. Write the limitations in the design of clutch. K1 CO3 S

1. Write the principle of clutch. K1 CO3 S

1. What are the parts of clutch assembly? K1 CO3 A

2. What is the function of Synchromesh unit in a gearbox? K1 CO3 S

2. Write the advantages of constant mesh gear box. K1 CO3 A

2. Define the term ‘double declutching’ used in sliding mesh gear box. K1 CO3 S

2. What is synchromesh device? K1 CO3 A

2. What are the types of gear box? K1 CO3 A

3. What do you mean by fluid coupling? K1 CO3 A

3. What is the use of torque converter? K1 CO3 A

3. Difference between torque convertor and fluid flywheel K1 CO3 S

3. What is the function of stator in a torque convertor? K1 CO3 S

3. Which device is an alternative to a mechanical clutch? K1 CO3 S

4. What are the functions of Universal joint and Slip joint in a propeller shaft? K1 CO3 S

4. What are the advantages of overdrives? K1 CO3 A

4. Why slip joint is important? K1 CO3 S

4. Mention the need of using an overdrive in two wheelers. K1 CO3 S

4. List out three types of final drives. K1 CO3 S

5. What is the need for a differential mechanism in an automobile? K1 CO3 S

5. List out various forces acting on rear axle. K1 CO3 A

5. List out two type of rear axle drive. K1 CO3 A

5. Write short note on Panhard rod. K1 CO3 S

5. What are semi-floating and full floating rear axles? K1 CO3 A

6. What is steering gear ratio? K1 CO4 S

6. What are the advantages of electronic power steering over hydraulic power K1 CO4 S
Steering?

6. What are the different types of steering gears? K1 CO4 A

6. With regard to steering, what is Toe-in and Toe-out? K1 CO4 S

6. What is power steering? K1 CO4 A

7. Draw any two types of stub axles. K1 CO4 A

7. Differentiate between dead axle and live axle. K1 CO4 S

7. Write the types of front axle. K1 CO4 A

7. What are the functions of front axle? K1 CO4 A

7. What are the loads acting on the front axle? K1 CO4 S

8. What is the objective of vehicle suspension? K1 CO4 S

8. What are the different types of suspension spring? K1 CO4 A

8. Write the material used for leaf springs? K1 CO4 S

8. Write the advantages of rubber spring? K1 CO4 A

8. Write the different types of front wheel independent suspension. K1 CO4 A

9. Write down any two advantages of hydraulic brake over mechanical brake K1 CO4 S
system.

9. Distinguish between disc brake with drum brake. K1 CO4 S

9. Explain different types of brakes available. K1 CO4 A

9. What is meant by bleeding of brakes? K1 CO4 S

9. Write short notes on Anti-lock Braking System. K1 CO4 S

10. What is meant by traction control? K1 CO4 A

10. What is the use of traction control in road cars? K1 CO4 S

10. What is traction control? Mention its significance. K1 CO4 A

10. What is TRC in a car? K1 CO4 A

10. How does stability control work in a car? K1 CO4 S

Part – B ( 5 x 13 = 65 Marks)

11.a. Explain the working principle of single plate friction clutch with neat sketch. K2 CO3 A
(13)

11.a. What is the need for multi-plate clutch? Explain its working with neat sketch. (13) K2 CO3 S

11.a. Explain the working of centrifugal and semi-centrifugal clutch with neat K2 CO3 A
sketch. (13)

11.a. Explain the working of electro – magnetic clutch with neat sketch. (13) K2 CO3 S

11.a. Explain the working principle of diaphragm clutch with neat sketch. (13) K2 CO3 A

11.b. Explain the working of sliding mesh gear box with neat sketch. (13) K2 CO3 A

11.b. Explain the working of constant mesh gear box with neat sketch. (13) K2 CO3 A

11.b. Explain the working of synchromesh gear box with neat sketch. (13) K2 CO3 S

11.b. Explain the construction and working principles of a typical automobile K2 CO3 S
synchromesh gearbox. (13)

11b. Discuss the importance of transmission system and with a neat sketch explain the K2 CO3 S
working of constant mesh gear box.

12.a. Explain the working of fluid coupling or fluid flywheel with neat sketch. (13) K2 CO3 A
12.a. Explain the working of torque converter with neat sketch. (13) K2 CO3 A

12.a. i) Describe the way in which torque is multiplied in a torque converter. (7) K2 CO3 S
ii) Write the advantages and disadvantages of torque converter over fluid
coupling.(6)

12.a. What is automatic transmission? Explain it briefly and write advantages of K2 CO3 S
automatic transmission. (13)

12a. Explain the construction and working of epicyclic gear box with suitable figure. K2 CO3 A

12.b. With a simple line sketch describe the gear shift mechanism in a car gear box. (13) K2 CO3 S

12.b. What is overdrive and when does it come into effect? (13) K2 CO3 S

12.b. Write the role of propeller shaft and explain it with neat sketch. (13) K2 CO3 A

12.b. Give short notes on the following with neat sketches (i) Propeller shaft (4), (ii) K2 CO3 A
Slip joint. (4), (iii) Universal joint. (5)

12b. Explain the construction and working of overdrive with neat sketch. K2 CO3 S

13.a. i) What is the need for steering system?(6) K2 CO4 S

ii) Write the functions of steering mechanism.(7)

13.a. Explain the steering mechanism with neat sketch.(13) K2 CO4 A

13.a. Explain Ackermann steering principle with neat sketch.(13) K2 CO4 S

13.a. What is steering gear box? Explain the different types with neat sketch.(13) K2 CO4 A

13.a. Explain the two types of steering linkages with neat sketch.(13) K2 CO4 S

13.b. Describe the rigid front axle of a truck with the help of a sketch.(13) K2 CO4 S

13.b. Name and explain the types of connections used for attaching the ends of the K2 CO4 A
rigid axle with front wheel axles.(13)

13b. Discuss the construction and working of rigid front axle of a heavy duty truck K2 CO4 A

13b Explain the construction and working of various types of stub axles used in K2 CO4 S
an automobile

13b Discuss in detail about the Ackerman steering system with neat sketch K2 CO4 S

14.a. i) Write the objectives of suspension system.(6) K2 CO4 A

ii) Explain the types of suspension system.(7)

14.a. Explain the rear axle suspension with neat sketch.(McPherson strut mechanism) (13) K2 CO4 S

14.a. Explain the working of shock absorber with neat sketch.(13) K2 CO4 A

14.a. Discuss with neat diagram the construction and operation of pneumatic K2 CO4 A
suspension system. (13)
14a. Explain the construction and working of hydro elastic suspension system K2 CO4 S
with suitable diagram

14.b. How to classify a brake? Explain the working of anyone with neat sketch. K2 CO4 A
(13)

14.b. Explain the different types of brakes with neat sketch. (13) K2 CO4 S

14.b. Explain the working of Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with neat sketch. (13) K2 CO4 S

14.b. Explain the working of hydraulic and pneumatic braking system with neat K2 CO4 S
sketch. (13)

14b. Differentiate the drum brakes and disc brakes. Discuss the various K2 CO4 A
components of disc brake with neat sketch

15.a. Sketch and write the functions of differential. Explain any one type of differential K2 CO3 S
(13)

15.a. Explain the working of differential with neat sketch. (13) K2 CO3 S

15.a. Explain the working of Limited Slip Differential (LSD) with neat sketch. (13) K2 CO3 S

15a. Explain the construction and working of limiting slip differential with neat sketch K2 CO3 A

15a. Explain the construction and working of self-locking differential with neat sketch K2 CO3 A

15.b. Briefly explain traction control. (13) K2 CO4 S

15.b. Discuss with neat sketch the construction and working of Traction control K2 CO4 S
system. (13)

15.b. With a simple block diagram, analyze the working of a typical traction K2
CO4 S
control system used in passenger cars. (13)

15b. Compare ABS and Traction control systems. Explain the block diagram of K2 CO4
A
TCS control system

15b. Explain the importance of electronic stability control system with suitable K2 CO4
A
illustrations

Part – C ( 1 x 15 = 15 Marks)

16.a. Explain the working of Hotchkiss drive and torque tube drive with neat sketch. (15) K2 CO3 S

16.a. Explain the working of transfer box with neat sketch. (15) K2 CO3 A

16.a. Explain the working of planetary gear box with neat sketch. (15) K2 CO3 A

16.a. Enumerate the components used and brief about their functions in a Torque Tube K2 CO3 S
drive configuration. Write a neat sketch. (15)

16a. Discuss the working of transfer case used in four wheel drive vehicles with neat K2 CO3 S
sketch
16.b. Explain the steering geometry that is, castor, camber, toe-in, toe-out and King K2 CO4 S
pin inclination with respect to wheel geometry with sketches. (15)

16.b. What is EBD? Briefly explain it. (15) K2 CO4 S

16.b. Explain any one of the front independent suspension system with neat K2 CO4 A
diagram.(15)

16b. Explain the electronic brake force distribution system used in automobile K2 CO4 S
with suitable sketch

16a. Explain the construction of power steering system used in automobile with K2 CO4
suitable diagram A