SINHGAD ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING KONDHWA Prof.

P M Sonawane

B.E MECHANICAL
AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING
List of questions asked in previous few question paper.
UNIT 1: Introduction to Automobile Engineering
1 Explain front engine rear wheel drive vehicle with help of neat sketch. Describe its
advantages and disadvantages over other layouts
2 How do you classify automobiles? Explain them with the help of examples give
specification of any one petrol car of your choice
3 State different types of vehicle bodies. And explain any one in detail.
4 Sketch a neat layout of a four wheel drive and explain its working
5 What is the function of car frame? Sketch and describe the construction of a typical
passenger car frame
6 What is chassis? What are the various components of chassis? Indicate their functions.
7 Compare the merits and demerits of the frameless construction with those of the
conventional framed construction chassis.
8 Explain with sketch the following layouts
i) Four wheel drive.
ii) Rear engine and rear wheel drive.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of above layouts.
9 What is the function of car frame? Sketch and describe the construction of a typical
passenger car frame
Give the specifications of the following automobiles : i) Hero Honda Splendor.
ii) Kawasaki caliber.
iii) MARUTI 800.
iv) TATA INDICA.
10 What are various components of two wheeler automobile Indicate with neat sketch, function
of each component, used in it.
11 What are vehicle specifications? List specification of any two 4-wheeler
automobile of your choice
12 Show by line diagram the following arrangements.
i) Front engine rear wheel drive.
ii) Front engine front wheel drive
 UNIT 2 : Drive Train
1 Show by line diagram the following types of clutches.
i) Multiplate clutch.
ii) Vacuum operated clutch
2 Explain the purpose of synchronizer and its operation in a gear box
3 Explain the automotive overdrive system in transmission
4 Explain in brief principle and working of a differential used in automobile.
5 How you will classify clutches? Describe with neat sketch function and working of single
plate clutch
6 Explain Fluid flywheel with neat sketch
7 Explain continuous variable transmission with neat sketch
8 Explain the working of a constant mesh gearbox with the help of a neat sketch. Explain its
merits and demerits over sliding mesh gear box
9 What is the purpose of clutch plate? Explain with sketch kinds of clutch plate used in
automobile. Explain function of various components of it
10 Explain characteristics and advantages of diaphragm spring over the coil springs for
applications in automobile clutch
11 Explain the working of multi-disc type wet clutch with the help of a sketch. What are its
advantages over single plate dry disc type of clutch
12 Discuss the merits and demerits of synchromesh gear box over sliding mesh gear box.
13 What is constant velocity universal joint? What is the purpose of a slip joint in a propellor
shaft? Explain. [
14 Explain briefly construction and working of automobile propellor shaft
15 Discuss hydraulic operated clutch in detail with sketch
16 What are the essential properties required of a clutch facing material
17 Compare dry and wet types of friction clutches
19 Discuss the difference between fluid coupling and torque convertor
with sketch
20 Explain with sketch various shift positions made in gear box for gears in first, second, third,
top, and reverse in 4 wheeler automobile.
21 Describe with neat sketch operation of a epicyclic gear box

22 What is constant velocity universal joint? What is the purpose of a slip joint in a propellor
shaft? Explain
 UNIT 3:Front Axle, Steering System, Rear Axle, Wheel and Tyres
1 Enumerate different types of steering gears. Discuss salient features for each of them.
Explain the construction and working of a rack and pinion type steering gear
2 Describe various types of stub axles with the help of suitable diagram, and state merits and
demerits of each of them
3 Discuss wheel construction with neat sketch and explain any one type in detail
4 Define following. 1) Cornering force.2) Slip angle3) Scrub radius4) Castor
5 Explain with the help of neat sketches the following terms. Caster, Camber, King pin
inclination ,Scrub radius
6 What do you understand by the terms? Over-steering, Under-steering, Cornering power, slip
angle
7 What are the advantages of power steering? Explain construction and operation of power
steering with the help of neat sketch.
8 Discuss in detail trouble shooting of any one of following system Steering system
9 Explain construction of stub axle and wheel mounting
10 Explain the term “turning circle radius” as applied to wheel
11 Sketch the sectional view of tyre and indicate its various parts.
12 Describe the following: i) Tread pattern of tyres. ii) Wheel balance
13 Define camber angle, what is a function of camber angle in a vehicle
14 Describe the following: i) Rear axle arrangement. ii) Two speed rear axle
15 Discuss the various tyre troubles, likely to be encountered during running of the vehicle,
their causes and remedies
16 Explain requirement of wheel alignment in automobiles
17 With suitable sketch briefly explain the different types of wheel rims used in automobiles
18 List out common steering troubles, their possible causes and remedies
19 What are double reduction axle? Why it is used in automobiles? Explain in brief.
20 Describe the following: i) Rear axle arrangement. ii) Two speed rear axle.
21 Explain requirement of wheel alignment in automobiles.
22 Sketch and explain various parts of automobile wheel. Explain various
types of wheel rim and rim details with neat sketch
23 What are the functions of the steering system? What are the components of the steering
system
24 What are the function of tyres? Differentiate between tubed and tubeless tyres.
 UNIT 4: Suspension System, Brakes
1 Explain the independent front suspension arrangement with the help of a neat sketch. State
advantages of it
2 Explain a hydraulic braking system with neat sketch
3 Explain the working and construction of the shock absorber
4 Explain ABS (Antilock Braking System) in detail. Also state its advantages over hydraulic
brake system
5 What are the objectives of suspension system? What are the advantages of independent
suspension system
6 Describe the purpose and operation of automatic level control and air suspension
7 Explain following terms in relation to the riding comfort in an automobile, Pitching,
Rolling, Bouncing, Yawing
8 Write short note on any two: Torsion bar suspension. Hydro-pneumatic suspension.
Hydraulic shock absorber
9 What are the advantages of disc brake over drum brake
10 Explain with neat sketch independent type front suspension. What are
advantages of it
11 Describe following in brief: i) Spring rate and frequency. ii) Variable rate spring. iii) Sprung
and un sprung masses. iv) antiroll bar.
12 Write short note on the following a) Self levelling suspension.b) Conventional suspension
system. c) Hotkiss drive. d) Various types of suspension springs. e) Hydrogas suspension.
13 Explain with neat sketch, construction and operation of hydraulic brake system used in
automobile
14 Explain in detail the function and construction of a leaf spring with neat sketch
15 Draw a schematic diagram showing the layout of air suspension system and explain its
working with advantages / disadvantages.
16 Write short notes on any three :a) Lubrication of gear box. b) Preventive maintenance and
breakdown maintenance in automobiles. c) Torsion bar. d) Helper spring. e) Shock absorber.
17 Explain the different types of braking system used in automobile
18 Write short note on antiskid braking
19 What are different types of rubber springs? Briefly explain two important types of rubber
springs
20 Write short note on the following (any three): a) Sprung weight and unsprung weight.
b) Hydro gas suspension. c) Shock absorbers. d) Self levelling suspension.
 UNIT 5:Electrical System, Modern Trends
1 Explain with neat sketch wiper mechanism
2 Explain with lay out lighting system of any typical car.
3 State different types of Batteries. Explain any one with neat sketch
4 Write short notes on any four:
1) Electronic stability control
2) Sensors and actuators
3) Vehicle starting system
4) Dash board instruments
5) Traction control devices
5 Describe in brief construction of a battery used in automobiles.
6 Discuss construction and working of head lamp
7 Write short note on the following
a) Trouble shooting of automobile.
b) Starting system.
c) Servo-braking system.
d) Cut-out relay.
e) Electric Horn
8 Describe the principle of electronic ignition system with neat sketch.[
9 Explain with neat sketch charging system used in automobiles
Write short note on following
a) Servo braking system.
b) Battery ignition system.
c) Preventive maintenance of automobile.
10 Write short note on, Electrical car layout, Hybrid drives
11 Write short note on
Sensors and actuators,
Electronic Control Unit
12 a) Antiskid braking system.
b) Starting system.
c) Dash board instruments
 UNIT 6: Vehicle Performance
1 Write short notes on
1) Active safety and passive safety
2) Vehicle body movements
3) Vehicle performance curves
4) Vehicle interior
5) Types of Collisions
2 Explain ergonomic consideration for vehicle
3 A truck weighs 58860 N and is powered by an engine which develops 60.311 kW at 2000
rpm. The rolling resistence is given by 0.02W, where w represent vehicle weight in N. the
frontal area of the vehicle is 7.5 m2 and the coefficient of air resistance K = 0.005, when
the resistance is expressed in N and vehicle speed in km/hr. effective wheel radius = 0.35m,
second gear ration = 2.5: 1 and transmission efficiency in second gear 80%. If the truck is
operating at 20 km/hr in second gear and corresponding engine speed is 2000 rpm calculate:
1) Suitable rear axle ratio;
2) The tractive effort available at wheels;
3) Grade ability of truck;
4) Maximum acceleration (m/sec2)
5) Inertia of revolving component may be neglected.
4 Find the power of passenger car of weight 15 kN including four passengers and luggage.
Engine is running in top gear at 5500 rev/min, size of wheel tyre is 0.5 m. Crown wheel to
pinion ratio is 4.3. Frontal area of body is 2.0 m2. Take coefficient of rolling and air
resistance as 0.015 and 0.045 N/m2/kmph2 respectively
5 A passenger car travelling at 80.45 km/hr is accelerated up a gradient of 1 in 20. The gross
vehicle weight is 11026.4N. It has a frontal area of 1.858 sq.mtr. and the air resistance
coefficient may be assumed as 0.0167. The rolling resistance is 221.7N. At the above speed,
the engine develops 58.88 kW corresponding to an engine speed of 4000 RPM. Rear axle
ratio is 5 :1, transmission efficiency = 95%.
Calculate :
i) The total tractive resistance.
ii) The tractive effort available at the wheels.
iii) The acceleration while ascending the above gradient
6 Explain the following terms :
i) Tractive effort.
ii) Draw bar pull
7 What is total resistance when vehicle is in motion? Explain concept of
traction and tractive effort.
8 Explain NVH in automobiles
9 Explain Vehicle interior and ergonomics