CORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INSTITIID TEICNEOLAOCHTA CHORCA Semester 2 Examinations 2009/10

Module Title: Vehicle Dynamics 1

Module Code: School: Programme Title: Programme Code: Auto 6008 School of Mechanical & Process Engineering Bachelor of Science in Transport Management & Technology Year 1 TTMGT_7_Y1

External Examiner(s): Mr. Michael Doheny, Mr. Robert Guy Internal Examiner(s): Mr C. Atkinson Instructions: FOUR questions to be answered in total - Answer question ONE and THREE other questions All questions carry equal marks Write the question number and part in the margin of the answerbook Indicate the questions attempted on the cover of the answerbooks Duration: Sitting: Two Hours Summer 2010

Requirements for this examination: N/A

Note to Candidates: Please check the Programme Title and the Module Title to ensure that you have received the correct examination paper. If in doubt please contact an Invigilator.

Auto Dynamics 1 Summer 2010

Q1. (a) Make a drawing of a leading and trailing type drum brake assembly. Describe how the braking effect is achieved. (b) (c) (d) State two advantages claimed for using drum brakes. (12 marks) (2 marks)

In relation to brake fluid explain what is meant by the term hygroscopic (3 marks) Explain with the aid of suitable sketches how effective sealing of brake pipe joints is achieved (8 marks)

Q2. (a) Explain why is it necessary for the inner steered wheel of a motor vehicle to turn through a greater angle than the outer steered wheel when cornering. Describe how this is achieved. (b) (c) two advantages of this steering system. (8 marks) (9 marks) Draw a diagram of a rack and pinion type steering layout and label the parts. State Make a cross-sectional diagram of a ball joint assembly suitable for use as part of the steering system. Explain why it is necessary to use ball joints in the steering system. (8 marks)

Q3. (a) Draw a diagram showing the layout of a MacPherson strut type suspension system. State two advantages of using this type of suspension system. (10 marks) (b) (c) Explain the difference between static and dynamic types of wheel imbalance. (6 marks) List three advantages for using tubeless tyres on motor vehicles? (3 marks)

(d) Make a cross-sectional diagram to show the construction of a wheel rim and tubeless tyre assembly. (6 marks)

Auto Dynamics 1 Summer 2010

Q4. (a) Make a sectional drawing of a diaphragm spring type clutch assembly and describe how it operates. (12 marks) (b) (c) State two advantages and two disadvantages associated with this type of clutch. (4 marks) State three possible causes of clutch slip. (3 marks)

(d) Explain with the aid of a suitable sketch, the layout and operating principle of a hydraulically operated clutch system. (6 marks) Q5. (a) Make a sectional drawing of a rear hub assembly suitable for use on a front wheel drive car. (13 marks) (b) (c) Name two types of bearing commonly used in the hub assembly of motor vehicles. (4 marks) Explain, with the aid of suitable sketches why Constant Velocity (CV) joints are used as part of the motor vehicle running gear. (8 marks)

Auto Dynamics 1 Summer 2010