Automobile Engineering Syllabus
Automobile Engineering Syllabus
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit, the student will be able to
● explain the working principles of ignition, fuel supply and emission control systems. L2
● compare the types of ignition systems and fuel systems. L2
UNIT – III: Steering and suspension system: 8 Hrs
Steering and suspension system: Principle of steering - Steering Geometry and wheel alignment -
Steering linkages – Steering gearboxes - Power steering - front axle - Suspension system -
Independent and Solid axle – coil, leaf spring and air suspensions - torsion bar - shock absorbers.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit, the student will be able to
● describe the steering and the suspension systems. L2
● explain power steering system in automobiles. L2
Identify the shock absorbers applications in automobiles. L3
UNIT – IV: Wheels, Tyres and Braking System: 8 Hrs
Wheels, Tyres and Braking System: Wheels and Tyres - Construction - Type and specification -
Tyre wear and causes - Brakes - Needs – Classification –Drum and Disc Mechanical - Hydraulic and
pneumatic - Vacuum assist – Retarders – Anti-lock Braking System(ABS).
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit, the student will be able to
● Understand the various types of wheels and tires. L1
● classify the brakes in automobile. L1
● illustrate working principle of anti-lock breaking system. L3
UNIT – V : Automobile electrical systems and advances in automobile engineering: 8 Hrs
Automobile electrical systems and advances in automobile engineering: Battery-General
electrical circuits- Active Suspension System (ASS) - Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) –
Electronic Stability Program(ESP) Traction Control System (TCS) - Global Positioning System
(GPS) - Hybrid vehicle.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit, the student will be able to
● explain the working principles of various automobile electrical systems. L2
● identify the various electrical components in automobile. L3
● explain about ASS, ESP, EBD, TCS and GPS in automobile. L2
● examine the recent developments of automobile engineering. L4
Text Books:
1. Kirpal Singh, Automobile Engineering, Vol.1&2, Standard Publications year.
2. William.H.Crouse, Automotive Mechanics, 10/e Edition, McGraw-Hill, (2006).
3. David A. Corolla, Automotive Engineering: Powertrain, Chassis System and Vehicle Body,
Butterworth-Heinemann Publishing Ltd, (2009).
4. Richard Stone, Jeffrey K. Ball, Automotive Engineering Fundamentals" SAE International
(2004).
Reference Books:
1. Joseph Heitner, Automotive Mechanics Principles and Practices, 2/e, CBS publishing 2004.
2. K. Newton and W. Steeds, The motor vehicle, 13/e Butterworth-Heinemann Publishing Ltd.
(year).
3. Bosch, Automotive Hand Book, (2007), 6/e SAE Publications year.
Course Outcomes:
At the end of this Course the student will be able to
● identify different parts of automobile. L3
● explain the working of various parts like engine and brakes. L2
● describe the working of steering and the suspension systems. L2
● summarize the wheels and tires. L2
● outline the future developments in the automobile industry. L2