Download GTU B.Tech 2020 Winter 8th Sem 2181915 Automobile Engineering Question Paper

Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad) B.Tech/BE (Bachelor of Technology/ Bachelor of Engineering) 2020 Winter 8th Sem 2181915 Automobile Engineering Previous Question Paper

Seat No.: ________
Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE- SEMESTER?VIII (NEW) EXAMINATION ? WINTER 2020
Subject Code:2181915 Date:19/01/2021
Subject Name:Automobile Engineering
Time:02:00 PM TO 04:00 PM Total Marks: 56
Instructions:
1. Attempt any FOUR questions out of EIGHT questions.

2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.

3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.


Q.1 (a) Define: Chassis, Wheel Base, Steering Ratio
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(b) List different resistance acting on the vehicle. Explain how it affect the
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vehicle movement.

(c) What are the different types of frames? Explain merit and demerit of
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frameless construction with conventional framed construction.


Q.2 (a) Draw layout of automobile chassis.
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(b) Compare front wheel drive and rear wheel drive for front mounted engine
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chassis.

(c) Explain SSS method for vehicle structure analysis of saloon.
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Q.3 (a) Why gear box is required?
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(b) Differentiate fluid coupling and torque converter.
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(c) Explain synchromesh gear box with neat sketch.
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Q.4 (a) Define: Caster, Camber, King pin inclination.
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(b) Explain Hook's joint with neat sketch.
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(c) Explain Wishbon type suspension system with neat sketch.
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Q.5 (a) Explain under steer and over steer of vehicle.
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(b) What are function of steering system? What are the requirements of good
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steering system?

(c) What are the different types of differential? Explain any one in detail with
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neat sketch.



Q.6 (a) Differentiate Hotchkiss Drive and Torque Tube Drive.
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(b) What are the different loads acting on rear axle? Explain in details.
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(c) Draw lighting circuit with all nomenclature and explain its components.
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Q.7 (a) Define Braking Distance, Braking Efficiency, Slip Ratio.
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(b) Differentiate disc brake and drum brake.
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(c) What is ABS? List different components of ABS and explain ABS with neat
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sketch.



Q.8 (a) Classify Wheel for automobile.
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(b) Explain tire designation.
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(c) Write a short note on hybrid vehicle.
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