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1. Mention the different loads acting on vehicle frame. 2. What are the different types of stub axle? 3.

Name the different types of steering gear boxes. 4. What do you mean by non-slip differential? 5. What are the loads acting on rear axle? 6. List out the functions of a propeller shaft. 7. Why do the automotive vehicles need a suspension system? 8. List out the factors affecting the stopping distance of a vehicle. 9. What do you mean by 'brake fad'? 10. Write two examples for constant velocity universal joints.

PART B (5 X 16 = 80 marks) 11. (i) Derive an expression for the condition of true rolling motion of wheels during steering. (8) (ii) Explain with neat sketch the construction and working principle of power steering. (8) 12. (a) What are the different tests available for the vehicle frame? Explain in detail with neat sketches. (16) Or (b) (b) (i) Describe the construction and working principles of 'Hotchkiss' and 'Torque tube' drives. (12) (c) (ii) What are the effects of driving thrust and torque reaction? (4) 13. (a) (i) Explain with neat sketch the construction and working principle of a differential unit. (10) (d) (ii) What are the different types of final drive? Explain their significance. (6) Or (e) (b) Describe the construction and working principles of three types of rear axle. (16) 14. (a) (i) Compare the merits and demerits of Independent suspension system with conventional suspension system. (6) (f) (ii) List out the various types of front independent suspension system. Explain any two systems in detail. (10) Or (g) (b) (i) Explain with a neat sketch the construction and working principle of a shock absorber. (8) (h) (ii) Write short notes on 'rubber suspension' and 'pneumatic suspension' systems. (8) 15. (a) (i) Derive an expression to find the torque developed by 'leading' and 'trailing' shoes in a drum brake. (10) (i) (ii) Compare Disc and drum type of brakes. (6) Or (j) (b) (i) What are the advantages and disadvantages of hydraulic braking system? (6)

(k) (ii) Draw the layout of air braking system and explain the working principle of the air braking system. (10) Sketch the layout of the power plant and drive line for a 4 wheel drive vehicle and list out its salient features.

2.

List out the different types of vehicles frames and sketch a typical ladder type frame.

3.

Why an I section at the middle and rounded off square or oval section at the ends are used for the rigid type front axle of commercial vehicles?

4.

Define caster and camber. Mention their influence on steering.

5.

Derive an equation for true rolling of all the wheels in an Ackerman's type of steering mechanism.

6.

What do you mean by Hotch Kiss drive? How the torque reactions and driving thrust are taken care in this drive.

7.

List out the different types of final drives, sketch them and mention their salient features?

8.

Sketch the layout of a full floating rear axle and list out its salient features.

9.

What are the different types of spring system used in the suspension of automobiles? How their spring rate differs?

10.

A vehicle traveling at a speed of 80 km/hr. is stopped in a distance of 72 meters after application of brake. Assuming uniform deceleration for the vehicle find out the efficiency of the brakes.

PART B (5 16 = 80 marks)

11. A car with a wheel track of 147.2 cm and wheel base of 274 cm is fitted with an Ackerman's steering mechanism. The distance between the axis of the pivot pins is 122 cm and the tie rod is 110.6 cm long. The track arm is 15.25 cm long. Find the turning circle radius of the car, so that true rolling motion is there for all the wheels.

12. (a) Explain how the torsional stiffness and bending rigidity of ladder type vehicle frame may be tested in the laboratory. Supplement your answer with sketches of the test setup.

Or

(b) With the aid of sketches explain the constructional details and working of a linear spool valve type hydraulically assisted steering system.

13. (a) Design a propeller shaft for a vehicle whose engine produces a maximum of 36 BHP at 1500 rpm. The first gear ratio is 3 : 2 : 1. The inner diameter of the tube is 2.75 cm and its length is 1.2 meters. The safe shear stress for mild steel used for the tube is 562.5 kg/cm2. The tube should withstand whirling as well as shear stresses.

Or

(b)

(i)

Sketch and explain the constructional details of a Rzeppa type constant velocity joint.

(8)

(ii)

Explain the working of a typical differential unit used in automobiles.

(8)

14. (a) List out the different types of independent front suspension system and write down the merits of this system. With the aid of sketch explain the constructional details of a Mc.pherson strut type suspension system.

Or

(b) A truck spring has 12 number of leaves two of which are full length leaves. The spring supports are 1.05 metres apart and the central band holding the leaves is 85 mm wide. The total load acting on the spring is 5.4 kN and the permissible stress is 280 N/mm2. Determine the thickness, width and the length of each spring leaf. The ratio of total depth to the width of the spring is 3. Also determine the deflection of the spring under this load. Take E = 0.21 106 N/mm2.

15. (a) A motor car has a wheelbase of 264 cm and its center of gravity is 0.61 meter above the ground and 112 cm in front of the rear axle. If the car is traveling at 40 KMPH on a level road, determine the distance in which the car may be stopped when (i) front wheels alone are braked (ii) rear wheels alone are braked (iii) all the wheels are braked. The coefficient adhesion between the tyre and the road surface may be taken as 0.6. Prove the formulas used.

Or

(b)

Write notes on the following :

(i)

Double acting telescopic type a shock absorber.

(ii)

Steering of crawler tractor.

Model Question I
Model Question Paper-I Part A 1. 2. What is the function of the clutch? What is air resistance?

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

What is differential lock? What is Rzeppa joint? What is Ackerman principle of steering? What is air suspension? What is meant by bleeding of hydraulic brakes? What is tubeless tyre? What is meant by preventive maintenance of vehicle?

10. What is called wheel balancing? Part B 11. Describe about overdrive. 12. Describe Elliot type stub axle. 13. Explain Rack and pinion steering gear mechanism. 14. Describe about Taudem master cylinder. 15. Explain about exhaust gas analysis. Part C 16.a) Describe the synchromesh gear box with a sketch. (10) OR b) Explain the floor shifting and steering column shifting type gear arrangements with their advantages and disadvantages. (10) 17.a) Explain the nonslip differential with a sketch. (10) OR b) Describe the Hotch Kiss and Torque tube drive with sketch (10) 18.a) Describe the recirculating ball type steering gear mechanism with a sketch (10) OR b) Explain the telescopic type shock absorber with a sketch. (10) 19.a) Explain the hydraulic brake system of a vehicle with a sketch. (10) OR b) Describe the cross ply and radial ply tyres with neat sketch. (10) 20.a) Discuss about the automobile emission control. (10) OR b) Explain the maintenance schedule for a maruthi vehicle. (10)

Model Question Paper-II Part A 1. Name any two types of gears used in transmission. 2. Define tractive effort. 3. What is a slip joint? 4. Name the types of stub axles. 5. Name any two springs. 6. Define camber. 7. Name the constituents of brake fluid. 8. Classify the brakes. 9. State the types of balancing. 10. What is an arbor press? Part B 11. Describe the synchromesh arrangement. 12. What are the functions of final drive differential. 13. Explain any one type of power steering. 14. What are the causes of tyre wear. 15. Name the various tools used for tyre repairs and explain any one type. Part C 16.1) Discuss in detail the constructional features of a clutch plate. Explain clearly the function of each major component. (10) OR 2) Explain the common troubles encountered in gear boxes and suggest suitable remedies. (10) 17.1) Distinguish between semi floating and full floating rear axles with the aid of suitable sketches and explain their relative merits and demerits. (10) OR 2) Describe clearly the constructional details and operation of various front axle arrangement. (10) 18.1) Explain the construction and working of telescopic type of shock absorber with a diagram. (10) OR 2) Sketch a recirculating ball type steering gear and explain its working. (10) 19.1) With the aid of a diagram explain the function of master cylinder. (10) OR 2) Discuss the various types of troubles in connection with automobile wheels and types. (10)

20.1) What are the static and dynamic unbalancing . (5) Explain in detail about wheel balancer. (5) OR 2) Make a detailed list of equipment that a good automobile service station must have. (10)

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