COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Department: Mechanical Engineering Department

Course: Mechatronic Systems
Course No.: ME 481
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Hassan Ahmed Metered
Teaching Assistant: Eng. Nada Hany

Sheet 1
Q. 1 Choose the correct answer
1. Which one of the following vehicle configurations is suitable for moving on sand?
a- EE/FWD
b- FE/RWD
c- RE/RWD
d- 4WD

Give reason ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2. Which one of the following engine types do you prefer for FE/FWD?
a- Longitudinal engine
b- Transverse engine
c- V engine
d- Opposite engine

Give reason ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

3. Which component of the following is NOT part of the chassis system?
a- Frame
b- Electrical system
c- Suspension
d- Brakes

Why? -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4. A four-wheel drive vehicle often uses a -------------------to transmit torque to all four wheels.
a- Drive shaft
b- Transfer case
c- U-joint
d- Electronic differential

Draw a brief diagram of the power flow of the missed component, ------------------------------------
5. Which one of the following is NOT advantage of 4WD vehicles?
a- The exhaust system is difficult to design because of short paths
b- Balanced axle load distribution
c- Reduced torque steer effect
d- Even tyre wear

Give reason ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Q. 2 Write True or False beside the following sentences and correct the false one:

a) Early vehicles were constructed mostly from wood material. ( )

b) The gasoline four-stroke cycle engine was developed by Rudolf Diesel. ( )
c) The first fully automatic transmission was introduced by Oldsmobile in 1940. ( )
d) The first automobile was powered by gasoline engine designed by Ford. ( )
e) The electric starter was invented by Otto. ( )
f) Airbags were offered as an option on some General Motors vehicles in 1973. ( )
g) Insulation of engine noise is relatively easy in FE/FWD ( )
h) Engine length limited by available space in FE/FWD ( )

Q. 3 Explain briefly the following two figures,

Q. 4 Write ten (10) main systems related to the modern automotive technology.

Q. 5 Write only (4) advantages and disadvantages of the following vehicle

configurations:

a. EF/FWD

b. RE/RWD