4th Year I Semester

Co Subject
de
1
Operations Research
2
3
4
5
6
7

Autotronics
Automotive Fuels and Emission Control
Automotive System Design
Industrial Economics & Management
Elective I Stream III( Open Elective)
Elective V Stream II
Total

4th Year II Semester

Co Subject
de
1
Project/ Internship
Total

3
3
4
3
4
4
25

01

2
2
2
06

4
4
4
3
3
3
25

40
40

20
20

OPERATIONS RESEARCH

Course Description & Objectives:

Ability to understand and analyze managerial problems in industry so that they are able to use resources (capitals,
materials, staffing, and machines) more effectively; knowledge of formulating mathematical models for quantitative
analysis of managerial problems in industry; skills in the use of Operations Research approaches and computer tools
in solving real problems in industry; Mathematical models for analysis of real problems in Operations Research.
Identify and develop operational research models from the verbal description of the real system.
Course Outcomes:
1. Recognize the importance and value of Operations Research and mathematical modeling in solving practical
problems in industry.
2. Formulate a managerial decision problem into a mathematical model;
3. Understand Operations Research models and apply them to real-life problems;
4. Use computer tools to solve a mathematical model for a practical problem.
5. Cognitive skills (thinking and analysis)
6. Be able to build and solve Transportation Models and Assignment Models.
7. Be able to understand the characteristics of different types of decision.
UNIT - I Definition:
Definition - Characteristics and phases, Applications of OR.
Allocation Models : Linear Programming Problem Formulation - Graphical solution - Simplex method - Artificial
variables technique (i.e. Big M method only) - Duality principle, simple problems on dual formulation only.
UNIT - II Transportation Model:
Formulation, IBFS-North West Corner method, LCEM, VAM, Unbalanced transportation problem, Optimality test by
MODI method.
Assignment Model - Formulation - Optimal solution by Hungarian method Unbalanced Assignment problemRestricted case.
UNIT - III Sequencing:
Introduction Assumptions in job sequencing, Johnsons algorithm, Optimal solution for processing n jobs through
two machines , n jobs through three machines ,n jobs through m machines.
Replacement Model: Introduction - Replacement of resources that deteriorate with time - when money value is
counted and not counted.
UNIT - IV Theory of Games:
Introduction-classification of games- 2 person zero sum games- Assumptions -solution of games with saddle points Rectangular games without saddle points, dominance principle - 2 X 2 games by Algebraic method, m X 2 & 2 X n
games by graphical method.
Waitingline Models: Introduction Kendalls Lee notation- single channel with infinite population, Multichannel with
infinite population.
UNIT - V Inventory Models:
Introduction - single item - Deterministic models- (i.e EOQ & EBQ) without shortages - Purchase inventory models
with one price break and multi price break when shortages are not allowed.
Simulation: Definition - types of simulation models Simple problems.
TEXT BOOKS :
1. Taha, Introduction to Operations Research., 8th ed., PHI Publications, 2008.
2. S.D. Sharma, Operations Research, 8th ed., Kedarnath Publishers, 2007.
REFERENCE BOOKS :
1. Hiller & Libermann, Introduction to Operations Research, 8th ed., Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2010.
2. D.S. Hira and R.K. Gupta, Operations Research, 5th ed., S.Chand & Co., 2008.
3. P.K.Gupta and Manmohan, Problems in Operations Research, 8th ed., S.Chand & Co., 2003.
4. Manohar Mahajan, Operation Research, 1st ed., Dhanpat Rai & Co., 2008.

AUTOTRONICS
Course Description & Objectives:
Students will learn concepts and develop basic skills necessary to diagnose automotive electrical
problems while, starting, charging, lighting systems, advanced automotive electrical systems etc.
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. recognize and understand the different wiring diagrams used in manufacturers workshop
manuals.
2. identify the various modules and sensors from the wiring diagrams.
3. determine the function and operation of the various modules and sensors and have a
good knowledge of how they are used in the management of the vehicle control.
4. communicate with the customer and the technician as to the faults observed and how it
can be rectified.
5. understand the various functions of the sensors and actuators in the field of automotive
applications.

UNIT I: Introduction to automotive electrical systems:

Automotive generation, storage & distribution systems, wiring harness, circuit diagrams and
symbols, 12/24/42 volt system, positive earth and negative earth, earth return and insulated
return systems, Multiplexed wiring systems, Electromagnetic compatibility, Electromagnetic
interference, Controlled Area Networks (CAN)
Battery : Types, Principle of lead acid battery, Constructional details, Recharging the battery,
Battery ratings, Battery Performance, Battery capacities, Battery efficiency, Battery tests, Battery
failures, Alkaline battery, maintenance free batteries, hybrid batteries
UNIT II: Charging Systems & Regulators:
D.C. Generators, A. C. Generators, Magnetos Constant current & voltage systems, Current &
voltage regulator, Semi conductor type regulator, Regulator for alternators
Starting Systems: Requirements of Starting system, starting system layout, selection of motor,
matching battery, Drive mechanisms, Permanent magnet motors
UNIT III: Ignition systems:
Introduction, types, Ignition coil, Distributor, Cam angle & Contact angle gap, Advance
mechanisms, Ballast Resistance, Limitations of coil ignition, Transistorized Ignition systems,
Spark plugs, types, construction. Lighting systems: Fundamentals, Headlight, types, lighting
circuits, interior lighting, signaling, LED lighting, Gas discharge lighting
UNIT IV: Automotive Equipment& Accessories:
Fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, Temperature gauges, Speedometer, Warning Lights, Electric
Horn, Horn Relay, Wind Shield wipers, Heaters & defrosters, Electric windows. Automotive
Sensors & Actuators: Actuators, Air-flow rate sensor, angular position sensor, Throttle angle
sensor, Temperature sensor, Knock sensor, Pressure sensor. Feedback for engine control,
Solenoid actuators, motorized actuators.
UNIT V: Automotive Electronic Systems:

Electronic Ignition systems, Electronic injection systems, Antilock brake system circuit, Traction
control, Electronic control of automobile transmission, Active suspension, Engine management
system, ESP 06.Electric and hybrid vehicles: Types, Energy sources batteries, Fuel cells,
Solar and Hydrogen, Electric machines and controllers, Design considerations, challenges and
recent developments.
List of Experiments:
1. Demonstration of automotive electrical and electronic systems layout
2. Demonstration of battery charging & battery testing
3. Demonstration and testing of alternators
4. Demonstration & testing of starting motors
5. Demonstration of electronic ignition system
6. Demonstration of dash board panel instruments & controls
7. Demonstration of headlight beam alignment
8. Testing of auto electrical components on multifunction tester
9. Testing of CDI coil, spark plug and armature
10. Demonstration of microcontroller 8051
11. Demonstration of electric bike and hybrid vehicle
12. Demonstration of ECU diagnostic system
13. InterfacingA/D converter and simpledataacquisition
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Tom Denton, Automobile Electrical & Electronic Systems, SAE International
2. Young, Griffithe, Automobile Electrical & Electronic Equipments, The English Language
Book Co., London.
3. Bechfold SAE 1998, Understanding Automotive Electronics.
REFERENCES:
1. V.A.W.Hilliers, Fundamentals of Automotive Electronics, 2nd ed., Hatchin, London,
1997.
2. Tomwather J. R., Cland Hunter, Automotive Computer & Control System, Prentice Inc.
NJ.
3. Robert N. Brandy, Automotive Computers & Digital Instrumentation, 3 rd ed., Prentice
Hall Eaglewood, Cliffs, NJ., 1998.
4. P. L. Kohli, Automotive Electrical Equipments, 3rd ed., Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd.,
2000.

AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND EMISSION CONTROL

Course Description & Objectives:

To develop the basic knowledge of the students in automobile engines pollution formation &
control techniques, measurement techniques and to make them understand the social, cultural,
global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the principles of
sustainable design and development.
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. understand the emission and its effect on human health and environment.
2. know about the formation of pollutant in SI engine.
3. understand the formation of pollutant in CI engine
4. have knowledge on emission control techniques.
5. understand the emission measurement techniques, emission standards and various test
procedure
UNIT I: Introduction:
Emissions - sources of emission, effect of pollution on human health. Emission norms - Euro &
Bharat emission regulations and emission test cycles.Estimate of petroleum reserve, need for
alternate fuel, availability and comparative properties of alternate fuels, CNG, LPG, Alcohol,
Vegetable oil and Bio-gas. Alcohol - Manufacture of alcohol, properties, blending of Methanol
and Ethanol, engine design modifications required and effects of design parameters, durability.
Types of vegetable oils for engine application, esterification, biogas, properties, engine
performance and emission characteristics.
UNIT II: Emissions from SI & CI Engines and its Control: Emission formation in S.I.
engines Hydrocarbons Carbon monoxide Nitric Oxide, Lead particulates Polyneculear
aromatic hydro carbon emission Effects of design and operating variables on emission
formation in spark ignition engines Controlling of pollutant formation in engines Thermal
reactors Catalytic converters Charcoal Canister Control for evaporative emission Positive
crank case ventilation system for UBHC emission reduction. Chemical delay Significance
Intermediate compound formation Pollutant formation on incomplete combustion effect of
operating variables on pollutant formation Controlling of emissions Driving behavior
Fumigation Exhaust gas recirculation Air injection Cetane number effect.
UNIT III: Emission Measurement and Test procedure: Measurement of CO, CO2, by
NDIR. Hydrocarbon by FID Chemiluminescent detector for NOx measurement, Smoke meters
Dilution tunnel technique for particulate measurement. Procedures on Engine and Chassis
Constant Volume Sampling procedures Emission Test Sampling probes and valves
Quantifying emissions Dynamometers.
UNIT IV: Noise Control:
Identification of noise sources, quantification, control of air borne noise - use of noise absorber,
barrier, different materials, criteria for the selection of materials, control of structure borne noise
- treatments for vibration damping materials for hood liner and head liner, resonance and ill
effects of resonance. Characteristics of vehicle noise, sources of vehicle noise, engine noise,
techniques for locating and measuring engine noise, engine noise control techniques, inlet and
exhaust noise mechanism and control, noise from cooling system, transmission noise and tyre
noise. Anechoi chamber.
UNIT V: Vibration Control:

Introduction, vibration analysis, sources of vibration, damping of vibration, rubber mountings,

vibration isolation and absorption. Constrained and extensive layer damping. Engine and
drivetrain vibrations, vehicle and chassis vibration. Application of plastics and composites in
automobiles.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. John B Heywood, Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, 2 nd ed., McGraw Hill
International ed.s, 1988.
2. Crouse.W.M, Anglin.A.L., Automotive Emission Control, McGraw Hill 1995.
2. Matthew Harrison, Vehicle Refinement Controlling Noise and Vibration in Road
Vehicles, 4th ed., Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, Burlington, 2004.
REFERENCES:
1. Heinz Heisler, Advanced Engine Technology, SAE 1995.
2. Robert Hickling and Mounir M. Kamal, Engine Noise Excitation, Vibration and
Radiation, 2nd ed., Plenum press, New York, 1982.
3. Automobiles and pollution SAE Transaction, 1995.
4. Springer and Patterson, Engine Emission, 2nd ed., Plenum Press, 1990.
5. White R G and Walkar J G, Noise and Vibration, 4th ed., Ellis Horwood Ltd., 2000.
List of Experiments:
1. Measurement of properties of liquid fuels.
2. Measurement of emissions from SI and CI engines using constant volume sampling
method
3. Measurement of emissions from SI and CI engines using exhaust gas analyzer.
4. Measurement of particulate emissions from diesel engines.
5. Measurement of noise from different components of an automobile.
6. Measurement of vibration from different components of an automobile.

AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEM DESIGN

Course Description & Objectives:

To analyze the stress and strain on transmission components; understand, identify and quantify
failure modes for the parts and to impart knowledge on classificationtypes, functions, materials
used, constructional details, methods of manufacturing and troubles&remedies.
Course Outcomes:
Upon the successful completion of the course, learners will be able to
1. select and design a suitable clutch for the drive system.
2. select suitable gear ratio and number of speeds to design the gear box for any system.
3. estimate the load, moment and stresses on frame members and suspension.
4. estimate the load, moment and stresses on front axle and steering system.
5. estimate the load, moment and stresses on final drive and rear axle
UNIT I: Considerations in design:
Statistics in design, design for natural tolerances, statistical analysis, mechanical reliability.
Design of clutches:Design requirements of friction clutches, selection criterion, torque
transmission capacity, lining materials, Design of single plate clutch, multi-plate clutch and
centrifugal clutch.
UNIT II: Design of gearbox and final drive:
Selection of gear ratios & final drive ratio, Design of gears, shafts, splines and housing, selection
of bearings.Design of final drive & differential gearing, Selection of wheels and tyres.
UNIT III: Design of brake, axle systems:
Design of hydraulic braking system, Internal expanding shoe brake and disc brake.Design of
axles & propeller shafts:Design of front & rear axles, Design of propeller shafts for bending,
torsion & rigidity, Design of universal joints and slip joints.
UNIT IV: Design of suspension System:
General design considerations of suspension system, Design of leaf springs for automobile
suspension system, Design considerations of Belleville springs, Elastomeric springs, Air
(Pneumatic) springs.
UNIT V: Optimization:
Introduction to design optimization of mechanical elements, adequate & optimum design,
methods of optimization, Johnsons method of optimum Design-Simple problems in optimum
design like axially loaded members, shaft subjected to torsional and bending moments and other
machine elements.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Joseph E. Shigley& Larry D. Mitchell, Mechanical Engineering Design, Fourth ed.,
McGraw-Hill International Book Company, 2007.
2. R.C. Johnson, Optimum Design of Mechanical Elements, 2 nd ed., John Wiley & Sons,
1997.
REFERENCES:
1. Patil S.P., Mechanical System Design, 2nd ed., Jaico Publishers, 1997.
2. M. F. Spotts& T.E. Shoup, Design of Machine Elements, Seventh
Education.

ed., Pearson

3. Bhandari V. B., Design of Machine Elements, 2 nd ed., Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing

Company Ltd., New Delhi, 2000.
4. Julian Happian Smith, An Introduction to Modern Vehicle Design, Butterworth
Heinemann
5. Pandya N.C.& Shah C.S., Elements of Machine Design, Twelth ed., 1994, Charotar
Publishing House.
6. J.S. Arora, Introduction to Optimum Design, 2nd ed., McGraw-Hill Book Company Ltd.,
1998.

List of Experiments:
1. Design and development of CAD models of single plate and multi-plate clutches in
CATIA
2. Structural analysis of different clutches at various operating conditions using ANSYS
3. Design of CAD models of gear box/final drive/differential in CATIA
4. Structural analysis of gearbox/final drive/differential using ANSYS
5. Development of CAD model of a propeller shaft using CATIA
6. Torsional and bending analysis of propeller shaft using ANSYS
7. Design and development of leaf springs using CATIA
8. Analysis of leaf spring using ANSYS at different loading conditions.

INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT

Course Description & Objectives:
To equip the student to make decisions in the industry considering the economic, managerial
aspects.
Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course, the student would be able to:
1. understand various aspects other than technical like financial, marketing, and industrial
safety
2. know the labour acts that play a critical role in the successful product delivery.
3. appreciate the economics of engineering management for optimum product delivery.
UNIT I: Functions of Management:
Definition
of
Management,Characteristics,
Objectives,
hierarchy,Importance,
Forecasting.Organizing Process &Principles,types. Human Resource management
functions.DouglasMcGregors Theory X and Theory Y, Maslows hierarchy of human needs.
UNIT II: Engineering Economics:
Introduction to basic economics terms such as demand and supply, Time value of money, cash
flows, depreciation, Types of depreciation, reasons for depreciation, Methods of computing
depreciation, sinking fund method, Declining balance method, Investment decisions for capital
assets, evaluation criteria for Investment decisions, Payback period, average rate of return.
UNIT III: Financial Management:

Sources of Finance, financial statements, Balance sheet and P & L Account, Break even Analysis
and its applications, accounting ratios.Marketing:Marketing Concepts Objective Types of
markets, Market Segmentation, Market strategy- 4 Ps of market, Market Research, Advertising.
UNIT IV: Production Management:
Selection of site, plant layout objectives, principles, types, merits & demerits of different types
of layout, PERT / CPM, Work Study, Method study, Work Management.
UNIT V: Materials Management:
Scope, advantages, functions of materials management, Purchasing objectives, Functions of
Purchase department, Purchasing cycle, Purchase procedure, Inventory Control - ABC
Analysis, EOQ.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Gene Burton and Manab, Thakur, Management, Today Principles and Practice 2 nd ed.,
Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2000.
2. O.P. Khanna, Industrial Engineering & Management, 8th ed., DhanpatRai& Sons, New
Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 2006.
REFERENCES:
1. Keith Davis, Human Behavior at Work Organizational Behavior, 2 nd ed., Tata McGraw
Hill Publishing Company, New Delhi, 2000.
2. J.P.Bose, S. Talukdar, Business Management, 3rd ed., New Central Agencies (P) Ltd.,
2007.
3. Philip Kotler, Marketing Management, 2nd ed., Prentice Hall of India New Delhi.
4. JawaharLal, Costing & Cost Control, 4th ed., Tata McGraw Hill, 2006.

Electives
Stream- I and Stream III courses will be given by Science & Humanities,
MBA and other Departments.

Stream - II

Automobile & IC Engines Design

Sl.
No. Name of the Course Pre-requisit

Materials &Motorsport Engineering

Name of the Course

Pre-requisit

Automotive Safety

VBE

Composite materials.

MS

Automotive Airconditioning

TD&HT

Nano technology

MS

Finite Element
Methods

ACD

Racing Two and four wheelers

FME

Combustion in
Engines

FICE.ATICE

Motorsport Vehicle Analysis

FME

Modern Vehicle
Technology.

vbe

Engine Testing and Certification

FME

New Generation
and Hybrid Vehicles

FICE

Vehicle Maintenance

AC,AMT,VBE

Transport
Management

Automotive Aerodynamics

VBE,FME

ENGINE TESTING AND CERTIFICATION

Objectives:
The primary aim of this module is to give students in depth knowledge of engine testing and
evaluation techniques. The module emphasizes on standards & directives for various types of
engine tests.
Expected Outcome:
Upon completion of the subject the student should be able to:
Understand the process of engine testing & evaluation.
Obtain the information about testing standards & certification.
Evaluate performance of different engine & different fuels.
Understand emission measurements.
Analyze test data.
UNIT-I: Engine Test Facilities
9
Test cell requirements, cell console & control room, ventilation, air conditioning & exhaust,
cooling, lubrication/fuel supply systems, noise & vibration control in test cells, electrical.
UNIT-II: Engine Dynamometer & Tests Equipments
9
Engine dynamometers, types of dynamometers, dynamometer panels, engine controllers, data
acquisition, engine dynamometer coupling, fuel consumption meter, air fuel ratio measurement,
oil consumption measurement, temperature& pressure measurement, humidity measurement,
calibration & maintenance program/ durability.
UNIT-III: Engine Measurements
9
Engine test standards, full throttle & part throttle performance, road load testing, ISO mapping,
interpolation, heat balance, friction measurement, durability, maintenance, practical on above.
UNIT-IV: Engine Emission Measurements in various modes
9
Emission analyzers, emission cycles for diesel commercial vehicles, tractors &gensets, steady
state and transient cycles, dilution tunnel, particulate emissions, calibration and maintenance.
UNIT-V: Advanced Engine Testing
9
Use of special equipments, fuel injection pressure, combustion pressure, needle lift, heat balance,
gas exchange process, combustion photography, swirl measurement, analysis of data.

Reference Books:
1.A.J.Martyr, M.A.Plint, Engine Testing Theory and Practice, SAE International, Third
Edition, 2007.

AUTOMOTIVE AIRCONDITIONING
Course Description & Objectives:
The subject aims to discuss principles and the various processes of air conditioning, the
thermodynamics involved and optimal design of the various subsystems and methods to
distribute conditioned air in the space.
Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. understand the laws of thermodynamics and basic refrigeration cycles.
2. know about the refrigerants, refrigeration equipments.
3. understand the psychrometric tables and charts, processes, combinations and
calculations.
4. have knowledge on heating and cooling load calculation.
UNIT I: Review of Thermodynamics:
Laws, General equations, Processes, Equations applied to processes, definitions & methods of
refrigeration.Basic Refrigeration Cycles: Carnot cycle, Reversed Carnot cycle, Simple Vapour
compression cycle, sub-cooling, superheating, Liquid to suction vapour heat exchanger,
Calculations and performance of above cycles, Actual vapor compression cycle.
UNIT II: Refrigerants:
Classification, requirements of refrigerants like Thermodynamic, physical, & chemical.
Comparison among commonly used refrigerants, Selection of Refrigerants, Effect on Ozone
depletion and global warming, Alternative Refrigerants.RefrigerationEquipments: Compressor,
Condenser, Evaporator, Expansion devices, Types & performance characteristics, selection,
methods of charging and leak testing.
UNIT III: Psychrometry:
Moist air as a working substance, Psychrometric properties of air, Use of Psychrometric tables
and charts, Processes, Combinations and Calculations, ADP, Coil Condition line, Sensible heat
factor, Bypass factor.Comfort:Thermal exchange between human body and environment, factors
affecting comfort, effective temperature comfort chart, ventilation requirements, outside & inside
design conditions.
UNIT IV: Heating and Cooling Load Calculation:
Representation of actual air conditioning process by layouts and on psychrometric charts, Load
analysis RSHF, GSHF, ESHF, Enumeration and brief explanation of the factors forming the load
on refrigeration and air conditioning systems, load calculation of automobile vehicle for comfort
and transport air conditioning. Energy conservation in air conditioning systems.
UNIT V: Air Distribution System:
Re-circulated air, Ventilation air, duct system, principle of duct sizing and air distribution, its
norms, diffusers, dampers, layout, duct systems.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. S.C. Arora&Domkundwar, A Course in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 2 nd ed.,
Dhanpatrai& Sons, 2009.

2. Dossat, Principles of Refrigerations, 2nd ed., Wiley Eastern, 2006.

REFERENCE BOOKS:
1. Manohar Prasad, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 2nded., New Age, 2002.
2. C.P. Arora, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, 3rded., Tata McGraw Hill 2009.
List of Experiments:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Conduct an experiment to evaluate the COP of a refrigeration system.

To demonstrate the basic Vapour Compression Cycle of Refrigeration.
2. To study theoretical cycles and plotting ofT- and P.H. charts.
3. To study the properties of refrigerant at salient point s of the cycle.
4. To find out refrigerating effect and work input, hence, actual and theoretical C.O.P.
5. To study functioning of vapour compression cycle at various evaporator temperatures
6. To study thermal energy balance at evaporator, condenser and overall.
7. To study compressor efficiency at varying functioning condition.
Measurement of dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures and calculation of psychrometric
properties of refrigerants.

FINITE ELEMENT METHODS

Course Description & Objectives:
Course aims to equip the students with the Finite Element Analysis fundamentals, to introduce
domain discretization, polynomial interpolation, application of boundary conditions, assembly of
global arrays, and solution of the resulting algebraic systems.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completing this course, the students will be able to:
1. identify mathematical model for solution of common engineering problems.
2. formulate simple problems into finite elements.
3. solve structural, thermal and fluid flow problems.
4. derive element matrix equation by different methods and applying basic laws in
mechanics and integration by parts.
5. solve complicated 3d structural problems for stress analysis under impact loads.
UNIT I: Finite Element Analysis:
Historical background - weighted residual methods-basic concept of fem - variational
formulation of B.V.P.- Ritz method-finite element modeling - element equations - linear and
quadratic shape functions - bar, beam elements - applications to heat transfer.
UNIT II: Finite Element Analysis of 2D Problems:
Basic boundary value problems in 2 dimensions-triangular, quadrilateral, higher order elements poissons and laplace equation - weak formulation - element matrices and vectors-application to
solid mechanics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics.

UNIT III: ISO-Parametric Formulation:

Natural co-ordinate systems - lagrangian interpolation polynomials - isoparametric elements
formulation - numerical integration - 1D, 2D, triangular elements - rectangular elements illustrative examples.
UNIT IV: Solution to Plane Elasticity Problems:
Introduction to theory of elasticity-plane stress-plane strain and axisymmetric formulation
principles of virtual work, consistent and lumped formulation-use of local co-ordinates, element
matrices using energy approach.
UNIT V: Special Topics:
Dynamic analysis equation of motion - mass matrices - free vibration analysis - natural
frequencies of longitudinal - transverse and torsional vibration - introduction to transient field
problem - non linear analysis - use of softwares - h and p elements - special element formulation.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Chandraputla, Ashok and Belegundu , Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering,
3rd ed., PHI Publishers, 2009.
2. S.S. Rao, The Finite Element Methods in Engineering, 4th ed., Pergamon, 2005.
REFERENCES:
1. J.N. Reddy, An introduction to Finite Element Method, 3rded., McGraw Hill, 2005.
2. Alavala, Finite Element Methods, 2nd ed., PHI, 2008.
3. Kenneth H. Huebner, Donald L. Dewhirst, The Finite Element Method for Engineers,
4th ed., John Wiley & Sons (ASIA), 2007.
4. C.S. Krishna Murthy, Finite Element Analysis, 2nd ed., Tata MC graw Hill, 2005.

COMBUSTION IN ENGINES
Course Description & Objectives:
Course aims to equip the students with the fundamental aspects,thermodynamic relations,
chemical kinetics of combustion process in internal and external combustion engines along with
different types of flames and burning characteristics of different fuels.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completing this course, the students will be able to:
1. understand basics of combustion
2. apply fundamentals of thermodynamics to evaluate combustion characteristics
3. understand different flames and calculate different flame speeds
4. understand formation of spray and droplet behavior, spray combustion in IC engines and
gas turbines
5. understand combustion process in direct and indirect injection engines, detonation of
liquid and gaseous fuels.
6. Understand combustion of solid fuels and differentiate the combustion phenomenon
between solid and liquid fuels.

UNIT-I:Thermodynamics of Combustion
Premixed and diffusion combustion process in IC engines and gas turbines. First and Second
Law of Thermodynamics applied to combustion- combustion Stoichiometry- chemical
equilibrium, spray formation and droplet combustion.
UNIT-II:Chemical Kinetics of Combustion
Fundamentals of combustion kinetics, rate of reaction, equation of Arrhenius, activation energy.
Chemical thermodynamic model for Normal Combustion.
UNIT-III:Properties of working fluids, unburned mixture composition, gas property
relationships, A simple analytical ideal gas model, thermodynamic charts, unburned mixture
charts, burned mixture charts, relation between unburned and burned mixture charts, tables of
properties and composition, unburned mixtures, burned mixtures, transport properties, exhaust
gas composition, equivalence ratio determination from exhaust gas constituents, effects of
Fuel/Air Ratio non-uniformity, Combustion inefficiency
UNIT-IV:Flames
Laminar premixed flame speed correlations- quenching, flammability, and ignition, flame
stabilization, laminar diffusion flames, turbulent premixed flames-Damkohler number.
Burning of Fuels: spray formation & droplet behaviour, gas turbine spray combustion, direct
injection engine combustion, detonation of liquid gaseous mixture, combustion of solid fuels.
UNIT-V:LATEST TRENDS
Alternate fuel combustion: Biodiesel fuels, alcohol fuels, combustion modeling fundamentals,
Homogeneous charge compression ignition engine,stratified charge combustion, gasoline direct
injection, Hydrogen combustion, fuel cells
Books:
1. V.Ganesan, Internal combustion Engines, Tata McGraw Hill Book Co, Eighth Reprint,
2005.
2. Combustion Engineering Gary L. Borman, Kenneth W. Ragland, McGraw Hill
3. John. B. Heywood,Internal Combustion Engines", Tata McGraw Hill Co., Newyork,
1988.
Reference Books:
1. Spalding.D.B., "Some fundamental of Combustion", Butterworth Science Publications,
London, 1985.
2. Lewis.B., Pease.R.N. and Taylor.H.S., "Combustion Process High Speed Gas Dynamics
and Jet PropulsionSeries ", Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey, 1976.
3. Ashley Campbel, Thermodynamic analysis of combustion engine, John book company,
Newyork, 1979.
4. J.l.Ramos, Modeling of Internal Combustion Engine, Mcgraw hill book company New
york 1990

MODERN VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY

Course Description & Objectives:
The objectives are to familiarize with the latest Automobile accessories and equipments of
modern vehicle systems with help of electronic systems.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Knowabout the Modern Automobile accessories and engine management systems.
2. Gainknowledge about various suspension systems.
3. Understandthe concept of automotive air-conditioning systems.
4. Knowabout various collision warning systems.
5. Knowabout passenger comfort and convenient systems.
UNIT I: Driver Information Systems:
Introduction, driver support systems driver information, driver perception, driver convenience,
driver monitoring. Vehicle support systems general vehicle control, collision avoidance,
vehicle status monitoring.
UNIT II: Driver Assisting Systems:
Global positioning systems, geographical information systems, navigation systems, automotive
vision system, road recognition, driver assistance systems.
UNIT III: Safety Systems:
Active and passive safety systems, Airbags, seat belt tightening system, collision warning
systems, child lock, anti lock braking systems, traction control, Electronic Stability Programme.
Crash worthiness of vehicle, vehicle crash testing, testing with dummies.Security Systems:Anti
theft technologies, smart card system, number plate coding.
UNIT IV: Comfort Systems:
Active suspension systems, requirement and characteristics, different types, power steering,
collapsible and tiltable steering column, power windows, biometric systems.Adaptive Control
Systems: Adaptive cruise control, adaptive noise control, anti spin regulation, cylinder cut- off
technology.
UNIT V: Electronic Engine Management:
The Feedback control carburettor, single point and multipoint injection system, working of
electronic fuel injector, different types of electronic fuel injection systems like L, K, KE, LU, LH
and Motronic, ME & MH systems.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. LjuboVlacic, Michel Parent and Fumio Harashima, Intelligent Vehicle Technologies,
Butterworth-Heinemann publications, Oxford, 2001.
2. Ronald K Jurgen, Navigation and Intelligent Transportation Systems Progress in
Technology, Automotive Electronics Series, SAE, USA, 1998.
REFERENCES:
1. William B Riddens, Understanding Automotive Electronics, 5 th ed., Butter worth
Heinemann Woburn,1998.

2.
3.
4.
5.

Bechhold, Understanding Automotive Electronics, SAE, 1998.

Robert Bosch, Automotive Hand Book, 5th ed., SAE, 2000.
Patent No. 20070284869, Automotive passenger restraint and protection apparatus.
Patent No. 20080011732, Passenger seat having occupant detector for automotive
vehicle.
6. Patent No. 20070273166, System for detecting objects colliding with automotive vehicle.

NEW GENERATION AND HYBRID VEHICLES

Course Description & Objectives:
To illustrate the new generation vehicles and their operation and controls.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course the student will be familiar in the recent developments:
1. pertaining to energy system, vehicle operation, and newer vehicles.
2. on the area of suspension systems, brakes, aerodynamics etc
UNIT I: Introduction:
Electric and hybrid vehicles, flexible fuel vehicles (FFV), solar powered vehicles, magnetic track
vehicles, fuel cells vehicles.
UNIT II:Power System and New Generation Vehicles:
Hybrid Vehicle engines, Stratified charge engines, learn burn engines, low heat rejection engines,
hydrogen engines, HCCI engine, VCR engine, surface ignition engines, VVTI engines. High
energy and power density batteries, fuel cells, solar panels, flexible fuel systems.
UNIT III: Vehicle Operation and Control:
Computer Control for pollution and noise control and for fuel economy Transducers and
actuators - Information technology for receiving proper information and operation of the vehicle
like optimum speed and direction.
UNIT IV: Vehicle Automated Tracks:
Preparation and maintenance of proper road network - National highway network with
automated roads and vehicles - Satellite control of vehicle operation for safe and fast travel,
GPS.
UNIT V:Suspension, Brakes, Aerodynamics and Safety:
Air suspension Closed loop suspension, compensated suspension, anti skid braking system,
retarders, regenerative braking, safety gauge air backs- crash resistance. Aerodynamics for
modern vehicles, safety systems, materials and standards.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Heinz, "Modern Vehicle Technology" Second Edition, Bu
2. Bosch Hand Book, SAE Publication, 2000
REFERENCES:
1. Light weight electric for hybrid vehicle design.
2. Advance hybrid vehicle power transmission, SAE.

3. Noise reduction, Branek L.L., McGraw Hill Book company, New York, 1993.

TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT
Course Description & Objectives:
Students undergoing this course are expected tomanage a transport fleet and their related
activities for minimizing operational cost and have the knowledge about the motor vehicle
acts,insurance& taxation regulations etc.
Course Outcomes:
Upon the successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:
1. apply the principles of personnel management
2. describe the various transport systems and advantages of motor transport.
3. assess the operating costs for transport vehicles and estimate the fare structure.
4. apply the motor vehicle act in fleet management
5. apply the various maintenance activities to vehicles
UNIT I: Motor Vehicle Act:
Short titles & definitions, Laws governing to use of motor vehicle & vehicle transport, Licensing
of drivers & conductors, Registration of vehicle, State & interstate permits, Different types of
RTO forms, Rules regarding construction of motor vehicles, Central Motor Vehicle Rules &
amendments, Government administration structure - Organization & management of motor
vehicle department, Traffic rules, Signals & controls, responsibility of driver, Public relations &
public authorities, Accidents, Causes & analysis, Liabilities & preventive measures, Offences,
penalties & procedures, Personnel, Authorities & duties.
UNIT II: Taxation & Insurance:
Objectives, Bombay Motor Vehicle Taxation Act, Structure & methods of laving taxation,
Onetime tax, Tax exemption & tax renewal. Insurance:Significance& types of insurance,
Comprehensive, Third party insurance, Furnishing of particulars of vehicles involved in accident,
Award of the claims tribunal, MACT (Motor Accident Claims Tribunal), Solatium Fund, Hit &
run case, accident claims & survey report including post accident procedures, Duty of driver in
case of accident, Surveyor & Loss Assessor.
UNIT III: Passenger Transport Operation:
Structure of passenger transport organizations, introduction to road corporation act, Typical
depot layouts, requirements, Problems on fleet management, Fleet maintenance, Bus & Crew
Scheduling, significance of Motor Transport Workers act, personnel & training - training for
drivers & conductors, Public relations, passenger amenities, advertisement work, Theory of
fares, Basic principles of fare charging, Differential rates for different types of services,
Depreciation & debt charges, operation cost, Revenues, Economics & records. Management
Information System (MIS) in passenger transport operation.
UNIT IV: Goods Transport Operation:
Structure of goods transport organizations, scheduling of goods transport, Freight calculations,
Management Information System (MIS) in goods transport operation, storage & transportation of
petroleum products.
UNIT V: Advance Techniques in Traffic Management:
Vehicle & traffic navigation system, global positioning system, advanced traffic control devices,
Intelligent Transport System.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Motor Vehicle Act - Govt. of India Publications.
2. Santosh Sharma, Productivity in Road Transport, 2 nd ed., Association of State Road
Transport Undertakings, New Delhi.
3. P.G.Patankar, Road Passenger Transport in India, 2nd ed., CIRT, Pune, 2008.
REFERENCES:
1. S.K. Shrivastava, Economics of Transport
2. Transport Development in India, S. Chand & Co. Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
3. Gupte&Dighe, Motor Vehicle Laws in Maharashtra, Hind Publications.
4. Bus Transport operation, L. Kitchin.

COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Course Description and objective:
This course focuses on constituent materials, processing, testing and various applications of the
composites materials.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to:
1. Know various composite components e.g. reinforcement and matrices
2. Handle various composite materials manufacturing equipments.
3. Employ principles of material selection and design for composite materials.
4. Demonstrate basic knowledge on the various composite processing techniques.
5. Explain International and national standard testing methods
UNIT I Introduction to Composites:
General introduction & concept, Historical development, Concept of Composite materials,
material properties that can be improved by forming a composite material& its engineering
potential. Basic definitions, Types of composites based on matrix and fiber. Advantages &
limitations of Composites
UNIT-II Constituent materials in Composites:
Role and Selection of reinforcement materials, Types of fibers, Mechanical properties of fibers,
Glass fibers, Carbon fibers, Aramid fibers, Metal fibers, Alumina fibers, Boron Fibers, Silicon
carbide fibers, Quartz and Silica fibers, Multiphase fibers, Whiskers, Flakes etc. Functions of a
Matrix, Desired Properties of a Matrix Polymer Matrix (Thermosets and Thermoplastics), Metal
matrix, Ceramic matrix, Carbon Matrix, Glass Matrix etc.
Fiber reinforced Polymer (FRP) Laminated composites.Lamina& Laminate Lay-up, Plyorientation definition
UNIT-III Composite Manufacturing Processes:
Fabrication Techniques:Tooling and Specialty materials, Release agents, Peel plies, release films
and fabrics, Bleeder and breather plies, bagging films. Hand Lay-up, Autoclave molding, Fiber-

only performs, Wet Lay-up and Spray-up, Filament winding, Pultrusion, Resin Transfer
Molding(RTM), Compounding, Injection molding
UNIT-IV Characterization of Composites:
Mechanical testing of composites, Tensile testing, Compressive testing, Intralaminar shear
testing, Inter laminar shear testing, Thermal testing, Fracture testing etc. Environmental Effects
on composite.
Strength and Failure theories:Strength of Laminates Failure Mechanics of Composites,
Macromechanical Failure Theories, Maximum stress theory, Maximum Strain Theory, Tsai-Hill
Theory, Tsai-Wu Theory,Comparison of Failure Theories
UNIT-V Engineering Applications:
Joining of Composites:Adhesives, Mechanical, Welding, Friction-fit integral joints. Various
joining processes of FRP laminated composites.
Recycling of Composites:Categories of scrap composites, Recycling methods for:
Thermoplastic matrix composites, Thermoset matrix composites.
Applications of FRP composites. Applications related to Aerospace, Automobile, Bridge and
other Civil Engineering Structures.

TEXT BOOKS:
1. Hull D. and Clyne T.W., An Introduction to Composite Materials, 2nd Ed., Cambridge
University Press 2013
2. Mallick, P.K. a n d Newman S., (edition), Composite Materials Technology Processes
and properties, Hansen Publisher, Munish, 1990.
REFERENCEBOOKS:
1. Mallick, P.K., Fiber Reinforced
Composites
Materials, Manufacturing
and
Manufacturing and Design, Maneel Dekker Inc, 1993.
2. Chawla K.K., Composite Materials: Science and Engineering 3rd Ed., Springer 2012.

NANO TECHNOLOGY
Objective of the Course:
This course is intended to develop interest among the students in the area of nano technology
and to initiate research inclination.
Course Outcomes:
Upon the successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:
1. Understand basics of nano-science, nano-technology, nano-materials and their applications.
2. Understand methods of fabrication of nano materials, their properties and usage of various
tools.
3. Gain knowledge on carbon nano tubes, preparation of carbon nano tubes and their properties and
applications.

UNIT - I

Genesis of Nano Technology: Introduction - Nano Science - Nano technology - Nano materials
- Scope of applications - topics from nature - Basic principles of Nano science and technology Basics of quantum mechanics - Quantum Nano structures.
UNIT - II
Fabrication of Nano Materials: Introduction - Nano materials - Properties of Nano materials Techniques used in Nano technology - Top - Down approach - Bottoms-up approach - Tools used
in Nano technology - Electron Micro Scope - Atomic Force Microscope (AFM). Synthesis of
Nano materials.
UNIT - III
Carbon Nano Tubes (CNT): Introduction - Preparation - Properties - Classification - Fullerens
- Applications of Carbon Nano Tubes.
UNIT - IV
Domain Application of Nano Technology: Introduction - Applications of Nano technology Environment and Energy - Textiles - Agriculture - Electronics & Communication - Computers Medicine - Space technology.
UNIT - V
Projected use & Implications of Nano Technology: Introduction - Assessment of opportunities
- Bottlenecks in implementation of Nano technology - Exploration and Economical concerns of
Nano technology - Current research activity.
TEXT BOOKS :
1. Mark Ratner, Nano technology, 3rd ed., Pearson Education, 2008.
2. ManasiKarkare, Nano Technology Fundamentals and Applications, 1 st ed., I.K.
International Publishing House, 2008.
REFERENCE BOOKS :
1. T. Pradeep, Nano The Essentials, 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill Education, 2009.
2. A.K. Badyopadhyay, Nano Materials, 1st ed., New age International Publications, 2009.

RACING TWO WHEELERS AND FOUR WHEELERS

Course Description & Objectives:
Thecourseshould enable the studentsto understandtheTwostrokeSI engine,fourstrokeSIengine;merits and
demerits.Symmetricaland unsymmetricalporttimingdiagrams, understandthetypesof scavenging
processes,Fuelsystem,Lubrication system.Magnetocoilandbattery coilsparkignition system. The student
will also be able to understandtheconstructionand workingofelectronicignition
system,startingsystem;kickstarter systems,typesofclutches, gear box and shockabsorbers and
understandthetypesofbrakes, wheels, tyresandtubes.

Course Outcomes:
Upon the successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:
4. Differentiatevariouslayouts,analyzethe
meritsandlimitationsandapplyinrealtime.Study,performcorrectionsand
assemblethe
variouspartsof the vehicle.
5. Understand varioussystemslikesteeringsystems,braking system, suspensionsystemand engineetc.

6. Gain
knowledge
ondrive
linesystem,finaldriveanddifferential,rear
axle,wheelsandtires,suspensionandbrake systems.
7. Realizeeffectsofmaintenanceandminimize the consumptionofpetroleumbased fuels.
8. Describethemaintenanceproceduresof
variouselectricalsystemslikebattery,starter
motor,
alternator, D.Cmotor etc.

UNIT-I:
POWER UNIT
SIEngineTypes;meritsanddemerits.Variousporttimingdiagrams.Typesofscavengingproce
sses;
meritsanddemerits,scavengingpumps.Fuelsystem,Cooling&Lubricationsystem.Ignitions
ystem& electronic ignitionsystem.Startingsystem.
UNIT-II:
CHASSIS, BRAKES AND TYRES
Frames&Body:Typesofframe,construction,loads,designconsideration,materials,Regulations,
aerodynamic, aesthetic &ergonomics considerations for bodywork.
TypesofBrakes,Frontandrearbrakelinks,Layouts.Spookedwheel,Castwheel,Discwheel,Disc
types.Tyres and tubes.Workingsystemof ABS and EBD.
UNIT-III:
STEERING &SUSPENSION
Steering geometry, influence ofsteeringsystem, steeringcolumn
construction.
Suspensionrequirements,designconsiderations,trailing&leadinglink,swingingarm,springs&sho
ck absorbers.
UNIT-IV:
TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
Clutchspecialrequirements,differenttypes,needofprimaryreduction,selectionoftransmissiongear
transmission,gearshiftmechanism,belttransmission,automatictransmissionsuchasCVT,finaldriv
e, wheeldrive arrangement, drive by wire.
UNITV:
PERFORMANCE &MAINTANENCE
RoadPerformance:Handlingcharacteristics,driver&pillionseatingarrangement,ergonomic
s&
comfort,roadholding&vehiclestability,ridingcharacteristics,safetyarrangements,special
requirements.
Maintenance:Preventive
&brake
down
maintenance,
factorsaffectingfueleconomy&emission.
Text Book
1. Irving.P.E.-Motor Cycle Engineering-Temple PressBook, London 1992.
2. "Two stroke Motor Cycles", Staff &Motor Cycles, London llefe Books.

References
1. TheCycle Motor Manual-Temple Press Limited,London-1990
2. Encyclopedia of Motorcycling-20 volume Marshall,Cavensih, UK-1989
3. BrayantR.V,Vespa-Maintenance and Repair SeriesS.Chand& Co., New Delhi-1986.
4. RaymondBroadLambretta-APracticalGuidetomaintenanceandrepairS.Chand&Co.,New

Delhi-1987.

MOTORSPORT VEHICLE ANALYSIS

Course Description & Objectives:
Goal
of
the
course
is
to
providethe
knowledge
onprinciplesinvolvedindiscretizationandfiniteelementapproachandto learn to formstiffnessmatrices and
forcevectors for simple elements. Thesubjectshouldenable the studentsto understandthebasics of
Engineeringproblems, Mathematicalmodelingof FEA, understand the finiteelement formulations
ofBoundaryValue problems, understand ONE dimensionalFEA.

Course Outcomes:
Upon the successful completion of the course, learners will be able to:
1. Understand
thevariousengineeringproblems,formulate
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

mathematicalmodelingandknowengineeringapplications of FEA.
Understand StatementComparisons,Piecewisecontinuoustrial functions like a bar finiteelement.
Understand
generalformoftotalpotentialfor1-Dapplications,Generic
formof
finiteelementequations
Perform
Approximationofgeometryandfieldvariableof3
noddedtriangularelements,Fournoddedrectangular elements,Higherorder elements.
Carry
out
Structuralmechanicapplicationsin2-dimensions
Elasticityequations,Stressstrainrelations,Planeproblems of elasticity, Elementequations,
Assembly.
UnderstandTWO dimensionalFEA 5 .Understand Dynamic Analysis usingFEM

UNIT-I:Finite Element Formulation of Boundary Value Problems

Weighted residual methods general weighted residual statement weak formulation of the
weighted residual statement comparisons piecewise continuous trial functions example of a
bar finite element functional and differential forms principle of stationary total potential
Rayleigh Ritz method piecewise continuous trial functions finite element method
application to bar element
UNIT-II:One Dimensional Finite Element Analysis
General form of total potential for 1-D applications generic form of finite element equations
linear bar element quadratic element nodal approximation development of shape functions
element matrices and vectors example problems extension to plane truss development of
element equations assembly element connectivity global equations solution methods
UNIT-IIIFinite Element Analysis of One Dimensional And Two Dimensional Problems
One dimensional finite element analysis-Linear bar element-Quadratic bar element-Beam
element-Frame element-One dimensional heat transfer-Two dimensional finite element analysisapproximation of geometry and field variables-Three nodded triangular element- Natural
coordinates and coordinate transformation Numerical integration-Incorporation of boundary
conditions concept of non-linearity.
UNIT-IV:Dynamic Analysis Using Finite Element Method
Introduction vibrational problems equations of motion based on weak form longitudinal
vibration of bars consistent mass matrices element equations solution of eigenvalue

problems vector iteration methods normal modes transient vibrations modeling of

damping mode superposition technique direct integration methods
UNIT-V: Analysis Procedure
Analysis Procedure for Roll Cage, Gear Box, Transmission Shafts, Knuckle, Rotors, Brake pad
etc.(Systematic problem approach)
Text book:
1. Chandrupatla&Belagundu, Introduction to Finite Elements in Engineering, 3rd Edition,
Prentice-Hall of India, Eastern Economy Editions. ISBN-978-81-203-2106-9
Reference books:
1. J.N.Reddy, An Introduction to the Finite Element Method , McGraw-Hill
International Editions(Engineering Mechanics Series), 1993. ISBN-0-07-051355-4
2. P.Seshu, Text Book of Finite Element Analysis, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi,
2007. ISBN-978-203-2315-5
3. David V.Hutton,Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis, Tata McGraw-Hill Edition 2005.
ISBN-0-07-239536-2
4. Cook,Robert.D., Plesha,Michael.E&Witt,Robert.J. Concepts and Applications of Finite
Element Analysis,Wiley Student Edition, 2004. ISBN-10 81-265-1336-5.

AUTOMOTIVE SAFETY
Course Description & Objectives:
To provide good exposure to automotive safety aspects including the understanding of the
various safety equipments.
Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course, the students would be exposed to:
1. various comfort features
2. recent technologies in automobile field
3. exterior and interior safety features and their necessity
UNIT I: Introduction:
Design of the body for safety, energy equation, engine location, deceleration of vehicle inside
passenger compartment, deceleration on impact with stationary and movable obstacle, concept of
crumble zone, safety sandwich construction.
UNIT II: Safety Concepts:
Active safety: driving safety, conditional safety, perceptibility safety, operating safety, passive
safety: exterior safety, interior safety, deformation behaviour of vehicle body, speed and
acceleration characteristics of passenger compartment on impact.
UNIT III: Safety Equipments:

Seat belt, regulations, automatic seat belt tightener system, collapsible steering column, tiltable
steering wheel, air bags, electronic system for activating air bags, bumper design for
safety.UNIT IV: Collision Warning and Avoidance:
Collision warning system, causes of rear end collision, frontal object detection, rear vehicle
object detection system, object detection system with braking system interactions.
UNIT V: Comfort and Convenience System:
Steering and mirror adjustment, central locking system , Garage door opening system, tyre
pressure control system, rain sensor system, environment information system
TEXT BOOKS
1. Bosch, Automotive Handbook, 8thEdition, SAE publication, 2011.
2. Powloski. J., Vehicle Body Engineering, Business books limited, London, 1969.
REFERENCES:
1. Ronald.K.Jurgen, Automotive Electronics Handbook, 2ndEdition, McGraw-Hill Inc.,
1999.

VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
Course Description & Objectives:
This course is to make the students have a complete knowledge of the vehicle maintenance
procedures and acquire skills in handling situations where the vehicle is likely to breakdown.To
develop the basic knowledge of the students in the various maintenance schedules and work shop
records. The objectives are to develop the skills of the students in the Maintenance of vehicles
and to serve as a pre-requisite course for other courses in UG and PG programmes, specialized
studies and research.
Course Outcomes:
On completion of the course, the students would be exposed to:
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Know the various forms and records of work shop.
2. Understand the functioning of engines and its trouble shooting.
3. Know the Chassis and suspension maintenance.
4. Maintain the Electrical equipment and trouble shooting.
5. Trouble shoots the fuel block, Radiator boiling and lubrication system.
UNIT-I: Maintenance of Records and Schedules
Importance of maintenance, preventive (scheduled) and breakdown (unscheduled) maintenance,
requirements of maintenance, preparation of check lists. Inspection schedule, maintenance of
records, log sheets and other forms, safety precautions in maintenance.
UNIT-I: Engine Maintenance
Dismantling of engine components and cleaning, cleaning methods, visual and dimensional
inspections, minor and major reconditioning of various components, reconditioning methods,

engine assembly, special tools used for maintenance overhauling, engine tune up.
UNIT-III: Chassis & Body Maintenance
Chassis-Mechanical and automobile clutch and gear box, servicing and maintenance,
maintenance servicing of propeller shaft and differential system. Maintenance servicing of
suspension systems. Brake systems, types and servicing techniques. Steering systems,
overhauling and maintenance. Wheel alignment, computerized alignment and wheel balancing.
Body-Vehicle body maintenance, minor and major repairs. Door locks and window glass
actuating system maintenance
UNIT-IV: Electrical System Maintenance
Testing methods for checking electrical components, checking battery, starter motor, charging
systems, DC generator and alternator, ignitions system, lighting systems. Fault diagnosis and
maintenance of modern electronic controls, checking and servicing of dash board instruments.
UNIT-V: Maintenance Of Fuel System, Cooling Systems, & Lubrication System
Servicing and maintenance of fuel system of different types of vehicles, calibration and tuning of
engine for optimum fuel supply. Cooling systems, water pump, radiator, thermostat,
anticorrosion and antifreeze additives. Lubrication maintenance, lubricating oil changing,
greasing of parts.
TEXT BOOK
1.John Doke Fleet Management, McGraw-Hill Co. 1984.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1.James D Halderman - Advanced Engine Performance Diagnosis PHI - 1998.
2.Service Manuals from Different Vehicle Manufacturers.

AUTOMOTIVE AERODYNAMICS
Course Description & Objectives:
The subject aims to provide guidance to industry on reducing the aerodynamic drag in heavy
truck vehicles, develop innovative drag reducing concepts that are operationally and
economically sound and establish a database of experimental, computational, and conceptual
design information

Course Outcomes:
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. evaluate basic fluid theory.
2. applycfd to a range of problems.
3. understand lift, drag and down force definitions and calculations.
4. demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of aerodynamics in automotive field.
5. understand the principles and functions of wind tunnel.

UNIT I: Introduction:
Scope, historical developments, fundamentals of fluid mechanics, flow phenomenon related to
vehicles, external and Internal flow problem, resistance to vehicle motion, performance, fuel
consumption and performance potential of vehicle aerodynamics, engine cooling requirement, air
flow to passenger compartment, duct for air conditioning, cooling of transverse engine and rear
engine.
UNIT II: Aerodynamic drag of Cars:
Cars as a bluff body, flow field around car, drag force, types of drag force, analysis of
aerodynamic drag, drag coefficient of cars, strategies for aerodynamic development, low drag
profiles.
UNIT III: Shape Optimization of Cars:
Front end modification, front and rear wind shield angle, boat tailing, hatch back, fast back and
square back, dust flow patterns at the rear, effects of gap configuration, effect of fasteners.
UNIT IV: Vehicle Handling:
Origin of forces and moments on a vehicle, lateral stability problems, methods to calculate forces
and moments vehicle dynamics under side winds, the effects of forces and moments,
characteristics of forces and moments, dirt accumulation on the vehicle, wind noise, drag
reduction in commercial vehicles.
UNIT V: Wind Tunnels for Automotive Aerodynamics:
Introduction, principle of wind tunnel technology, limitation of simulation, stress with scale
models, full scale wind tunnels, measurement techniques, equipment and transducers, road
testing methods, numerical methods.
TEXT BOOK:
1. Hucho W H, Aerodynamic of Road vehicles, 2nd ed., Butterworth Co. Ltd., 1997.
REFERENCES:
1. Pope A, Wind Tunnel Testing , John Wiley & Sons, 2nd ed., New York, 1974.
2. Automotive Aerodynamic: Update SP-706, SAE, 1987.
3. Vehicle Aerodynamic, SP-1145, SAE, 1996.