Mahatma Gandhi University

AU010 503: Auto Chassis

Teaching scheme Credits: 4

2 hours lecture and 2 hour tutorial per week

Objective
To familiarize the students with the fundamentals of Automobile Chassis.
Students will be able to know the basics of Automobile Chassis Components and
Construction &Working principle of Front Axle, Rear Axle, Wheels, Tyres, Final
Drive, Steering System, Brakes and Suspension System.

Module I (8 hours)

Introduction: General consideration relating to chassis layout, types of automobiles, layout

of an automobile with reference to power plant. Relative merits & demerits of different
layouts. Components and Description of an automobile.
Frames: Types of frames-Conventional, Semi integral, Integral, Frame Sections, Sub frames,
materials, cross members and x members, Defects in Chassis Frame, Testing of frames.
Unitised frame body construction: Loads acting on vehicle frame.

Module II (14 hours)

Front axle and steering: Introduction to front axle, construction, classification-live, dead,
Stub axle types.
Steering system- parts , functions, working and description, different types of steering gears
and their construction, Steering linkages- conventional steering linkage, linkage for
independent front suspension, power steering, under steering and over steering effects. Wheel
condition for true rolling ,Steering Mechanisms- Ackermann and Davis steering gear, Steering
ratio, Steering geometry- castor, camber, king pin inclination, toe in, toe out, Wheel alignment

Module III (12 hours)

Suspension: Objectives, basic considerations, classification and elements of suspension

system, types and description of suspension springs, leaf springs, coil springs, torsion bar,
rubber springs, plastic springs, air bellows, pneumatic suspension, hydro elastic suspension,
constructional and working details of telescopic shock absorbers. Types of independent
suspension and its comparison with rigid axle suspension function of stabilizer bar.
Drive line: Torque reaction, driving thrust, Hotch kiss drive, torque tube drive, propeller
shaft, critical speeds, universal joints, types, Front wheel drive, differential action,
constructional details, differential lock, limited slip differential, axle housing, types,
construction, Construction details of multi drive axle vehicles, double reduction.

Module IV (14 hours)

Brakes: Functions, requirements of good braking system, principle of braking, stopping times
and distance, braking efficiency, weight transfer, brake shoe theory, self energization,
determination of braking torque.
Classification and working of brakes on different considerations- purpose, construction,
actuation, braking effort, and locations ( disc, drum, band, hydraulic brakes, mechanical
brakes, air brakes, electric brake, servo brakes, power assisted brakes, fail safe brakes,
exhaust brakes, parking brakes, hill holding brake, vacuum boosted hydraulic brakes layout
and details of components).

Syllabus - B.Tech. Automobile Engineering.

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Master & wheel cylinders, bleeding of brakes, brake drums, brake linings, brake fluid, factors
influencing operation of brakes such as operating temperature, lining, brake clearance, pedal
pressure, and linkages, Antilock Braking System (ABS).

Module V (12 hours)

Wheels and tires: Requirement of good wheel, types and construction of wired, disc and
alloy wheel, wheel dimensions. Tire types and construction, bias, radial and belted ply
comparisons, treaded patterns, inflation pressure and its effects, static and dynamic properties
of pneumatic tires, aspect ratio, factors affecting tire performance and life, tire retreading, tire
rotation, tubeless tire and its merits, different tire specifications, desirable properties of tires.

Text Books
1. Kirpal Singh Automobile Engineering Volume 1 & 2 standard publications, New Delhi.
2. Gupta R.B , Automobile Engineering , Satya Prakashan
3. Giri NK - Automobile Technology- Khanna Publishers

Reference Books
1. Newton K / Steeds W / Garrett T.K Motor Vehicle, Butterworth Heinemann Ltd
2. William H Crouse / Donald L Anglin, Automotive Mechanics , Tata McGraw-Hill Publishers
3. Joseph Heitner- Automobile mechanics, CBS Publishers, New Delhi
4. N. K. Giri Automobile mechanics Khanna Publishers.

Syllabus - B.Tech. Automobile Engineering.