3.

1 APPLIED MECHANICS
L T P
Periods/week 4 - 2
RATIONALE

The subject Applied Mechanics deals with basic concepts of mechanics like laws of forces,
moments, friction, centre of gravity, laws of motion and simple machines which are required by
the students for further understanding of other allied subjects. The subject enhances the analytical
ability of the students.

DETAILED CONTENTS
1. Introduction 08 period

1.1 Concept of engineering mechanics definition of mechanics, statics, dynamics,

application of engineering mechanics in practical fields. Definition of Applied
Mechanics.
1.2 Definition, basic quantities and derived quantities of basic units and derived units
1.3 Different systems of units (FPS, CGS, MKS and SI) and their conversion from one
to another density, force, pressure, work, power, velocity, acceleration
1.4 Concept of rigid body, scalar and vector quantities

2. Laws of forces 12 period

2.1 Definition of force, measurement of force in SI units, its representation, types of

force: Point force/concentrated force & Uniformly distributed force, effects of
force, characteristics of a force
2.2 Different force systems (coplanar and non-coplanar), principle of transmissibility of
forces, law of super-position
2.3 Composition and resolution of coplanar concurrent forces, resultant force, method
of composition of forces, laws of forces, triangle law of forces, polygon law of
forces - graphically, analytically, resolution of forces, resolving a force into two
rectangular components
2.4 Free body diagram
2.5 Equilibrant force and its determination
2.6 Lami's theorem (concept only)
[Simple problems on above topics]
3. Moment 10 period
3.1 Concept of moment
3.2 Moment of a force and units of moment
3.3 Varignon's theorem (definition only)
3.4 Principle of moment and its applications (Levers – simple and compound, steel
yard, safety valve, reaction at support)
3.5 Parallel forces (like and unlike parallel force), calculating their resultant
3.6 Concept of couple, its properties and effects
3.7 General conditions of equilibrium of bodies under coplanar forces and beams, fixed
support, roller, support, over hanging, Uniformly distributed load, point load,
varying load
3.8 Position of resultant force by moment
[Simple problems on the above topics]
4. Friction 10 period

4.1 Definition and concept of friction, types of friction, force of friction

4.2 Laws of static friction, coefficient of friction, angle of friction, angle of repose,
cone of friction
4.3 Equilibrium of a body lying on a horizontal plane, equilibrium of a body lying on a
rough inclined plane, friction in simple screw jack
4.4 Calculation of least force required to maintain equilibrium of a body on a rough
inclined plane subjected to a force:
a) Acting along the inclined plane Horizontally
b) At some angle with the inclined plane
[Simple problems on the above topics]
5. Centre of Gravity 08 period
5.1 Concept, definition of centroid of plain figures and centre of gravity of symmetrical
solid bodies
5.2 Determination of centroid of plain and composite lamina using moment method
only, centroid of bodies with removed portion
5.3 Determination of center of gravity of solid bodies - cone, cylinder, hemisphere and
sphere; composite bodies and bodies with portion removed
[Simple problems on the above topics]
6. Moment of Inertia 06 period
Concept of moment of inertia and second moment of area and radius of gyration, theorems
of parallel and perpendicular axis, second moment of area of common geometrical sections:
rectangle, triangle, circle (without derivations). Second moment of area for L, T and I
sections, section modulus.

7. Simple Machines 10 period

7.1 Definition of effort, velocity ratio, mechanical advantage and efficiency of a
machine and their relationship, law of machines
7.2 Simple and compound machine (Examples)
7.3 Definition of ideal machine, reversible and self locking machine
7.4 Effort lost in friction, Load lost in friction, determination of maximum mechanical
advantage and maximum efficiency
7.5 System of pulleys (first, second, third system of pulleys), determination of
velocity ratio, mechanical advantage and efficiency
7.6 Working principle and application of wheel and axle, different pulley blocks,
simple screw jack, worm and worm wheel, single and double winch crab.
Expression for their velocity ratio and field of their application
[Simple problems on the above topics]
LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Verification of the following laws:
a) Parallelogram law of forces
b) Triangle law of forces
c) Polygon law of forces
2. To verify the forces in different members of jib crane.
3. To verify the reaction at the supports of a simply supported beam.
4. To find the Mechanical Advantage, Velocity Ratio and efficiency in case of an
inclined plane.
5. To find the Mechanical Advantage, Velocity Ratio and efficiency of a screw jack.
6. To find the Mechanical Advantage, Velocity Ratio and efficiency of worm and
worm wheel.
7. To find Mechanical Advantage, Velocity Ratio and efficiency of single purchase crab.
8. To find out center of gravity of regular lamina.
9. To find out center of gravity of irregular lamina.
10. To determine coefficient of friction between three pairs of given surface.

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
1. Use computer based learning aids for effective teaching-learning.
2. Expose the students to real life problems.
3. Plan assignments so as to promote problem solving abilities and develop continued learning
skills
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. A Text Book of Applied Mechanics by S Ramamurtham, Dhanpat Rai Publishing
Co. Ltd.
2. A Text Book of Engineering Mechanics (Applied Mechanics) by RK Khurmi; S Chand
and Co. Ltd., New Delhi.
3. A Text Book of Applied Mechanics by RK Rajput; Laxmi Publications, New Delhi.
4. Text Book of Applied Mechanics by Birinder Singh, Kaption Publishing House

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1 08 08
2 12 16
3 10 18
4 10 18
5 08 12
6 06 12
7 10 16
Total 64 100
 3.2 MATERIAL SCIENCE AND METALLURGY
L T P
Periods/week 4 - 3

RATIONALE

Materials play an important role in the construction and manufacturing of equipment/tools. Right
selection of materials add to the economy, working and life of machinery. A diploma holder must
be conversant with the properties, uses, availability and costs of materials used for
construction/fabrication to enable him to perform his functions confidently. The subject of
Engineering Materials has been designed to cover the above aspects.

DETAILED CONTENTS

1. Importance of Materials 12 Period

1.1 Classification: Metals and non-metals, Ferrous and non-ferrous metals and their alloys.
1.2 Crystalline and non-crystalline structures; unit cells, Brava is space lattices, cubic closed pack
structures, coordination number, miller indices, crystallographic planes and directions.
1.3 Structural imperfections- point, line, planar and volume defects, structure property
relationship.
1.4 Names of common metals, their alloys and non-metals used in Industry
1.5 Properties of metals and alloys
1.6 Physical properties - Appearance, luster, colour, density and melting point
1.7 Thermal and electrical conductivity
1.8 Corrosion, causes, effects and prevention.
1.9 Study of creep and fatigue.

2. Ferrous Metals and Alloys 16 Period

2.1 Flow diagram for the production of ferrous metals from their ores, constituents of iron, iron
carbon diagram.
2.2 Classification, composition and uses of cast iron and plain carbon steels. IS, BS and SAE
Grades
2.3 Effect of alloying elements such as Aluminum, chromium, Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese,
Molybdenum, tungsten, Vanadium, Silicon, Sulphur and Phosphorous on steels.
2.4 Composition, properties, and uses of special steels such as High speed steel, Stainless steels,
Silicon steels, Heat resistant steels, Spring steel.
2.5 Heat Treatment: Iron-carbon diagram, objectives of heat treatment. Brief description and uses
with examples of principal heat treatment processes, Annealing, Normalizing, Tempering,
Hardening, Carburising, Nitriding and Cyaniding and applications, case hardening
3. Iron Carbon Equilibrium Diagram 04 Period
3.1 Phase transformation
3.2 Nucleation and growth

4. T-T-T Diagram 04 Period

4.1 Importance of critical cooling rate.
4.2 Martensite transformation
4.3 Nucleation and growth
5. Non-ferrous Metals and Alloys 16 Period
5.1 Copper: Properties and uses
5.2 Composition, properties and uses of copper alloys.
5.3 Brasses: Cartridge brass, Nickel silver
5.4 Bronzes: Phosphor bronze, Al-bronze, Mn-bronze, and Gun metal.
5.5 Properties and uses of Aluminum.
5.6 Composition, properties and uses of Al-alloys e.g., Duralumin, Yellow metal, Magnalium
and Hindalium
5.7 Properties and uses of alloys of lead, tin and magnesium.
5.8 Bearing Metals: Requisite qualities. Composition, properties and uses of white metal bearing,
copper based bearing metals. Aluminum based bearing metals. Use of nylon/PTFE for
bushes/bearings, bi-metallic and trimetallic bushes

6. Other Important Materials 12 Period

6.1 Plastics: Definition, classification of plastics, fibre glass, reinforced plastics. Major
applications of various plastics and their uses and grades.
6.2 Composite materials.
6.3 Heat insulating materials: Properties and uses of asbestos, glass wool, thermo Cole, cork, mica.
6.4 Electrical insulating materials. Properties and uses of china clay, leather, bakelite, ebonite,
glass wool, rubber, felt.
6.5 Sound insulating materials: Cork, fibre boards.
6.6 Fabrication materials: Wood, plywood, rubber – natural and synthetic, Glass – plate glass,
toughened glass, safety glass.
6.7 Refractory materials: General characteristics and uses of dolomite, ceramics.
6.8 Protective coating materials: Paints, primers, varnishes, enamels, putti, electroplating
materials, rubasil, Teflon coating.
6.9 Sealant and adhesives – Application and availability of sealant and adhesives for industrial
user.
6.10 Smart materials.

LIST OF PRACTICALS
1. Classification of about 25 specimen of materials/parts into
 Metals and Non Metals
 Metals and Alloys
 Ferrous and non ferrous metals
 Ferrous and non ferrous alloys
2. Given a set of specimen of metals and alloys (copper, brass, aluminum, cast iron, HSS,
Gun metal), identify and indicate the various properties possessed by them
3. Study of heat treatment furnace
4. Study of metallurgical microscope and a specimen polishing machine.
5. To anneal a given specimen and find out difference in hardness as a result of annealing
6. To normalize a given specimen and to find out the difference in hardness as a result of
normalizing

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY
While imparting instructions, teacher should show various types of engineering materials to the
students. Students should be asked to collect samples of various materials available in the market.
Visits to industry should be planned to demonstrate use of various types of materials in the
industry.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS
1. Material Science by R.K.Rajput; Laxmi Publications, Darya Ganj, New Delhi.
2. Advances in material Science by R.K.Dogra and Dr.A.K.Sharma;S.K.kataria & sons;
New Delhi.
3. Material Science by GBS Narang; Khanna Publishers New Delhi
4. Material Science and Metallurgy by D.S. Nutt. SK Kataria and Sons, Delhi.
5. Material Science and Engineering by Dr. P.L Shah

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Topic No. Time Allotted (Period) Marks Allotted (%)

1. 12 15
2. 16 25
3. 04 10
4. 04 10
5. 16 25
6. 12 15
Total 64 100
 3.3 WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY
L T P
Periods/week 4 - 6

RATIONALE

This subject provides knowledge about various welding processes and foundry work. Welding is
very useful for fabrication work and foundry for production of castings used for manufacturing of
machines and it is very essential for diploma holders.

DETAILED CONTENTS

UNIT-1 10 Period

Principle of welding, Classification of welding processes, Advantages and limitations,

Industrial applications of welding, Welding positions and techniques, symbols. Gas Welding ,
Principle of gas welding, Types of gas welding flames and their applications, Gas welding
equipments, Gas welding torch, Oxy acetylene cutting torch, Blow pipe, Pressure regulators, Filler
rods and fluxes.

UNIT-2 10 Period
Arc Welding, Principle of operation, Arc welding machines and equipment, A.C. and D.C.
arc welding, Effect of polarity, current regulation and voltage regulation, Electrodes, Flux for arc
welding. Other Welding processes, Resistance welding: Principle, advantages, limitations, working
and applications of spot welding, seam welding, projection welding and percussion welding.
Shielded metal arc welding, submerged arc welding, welding defects, methods of controlling
welding defects and inspection of welded joints.

UNIT-3 12 Period
Modern Welding Methods, Principle of operation, advantages, disadvantages and
applications of: Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, Metal inert gas (MIG) welding, Thermit
welding, Electro slag welding.

UNIT-4 12 Period

Pattern Making, Types of pattern, Pattern material, Pattern allowances, Pattern codes as per
B.I.S. Introduction to cores, core boxes and core materials, Core making procedure , Core prints,
positioning of cores. Moulding Sand , Properties of moulding sand, permeability, refractoriness,
adhesiveness, cohesiveness, strength, flow ability, collapsibility etc. Various types of moulding
sand and testing of moulding sand. Mould Making,Types of moulds, Molding boxes, hand tools
used for mould making, Molding processes: Bench molding, floor molding, pit molding and
machine molding.
UNIT-5 10 Period

Casting Processes Principle, working and applications of Die casting: hot chamber and
cold chamber, Investment and lost wax process, Centrifugal casting, Continuous casting process.
Gating and Risering system , Elements of gating system, Pouring basin, sprue, runner, gates Types
of risers, location of riser, Casting Defects, Different types of casting defects and their reasons,
testing of defects: radiography, magnetic particle inspection, and ultrasonic inspection.

UNIT-6 10 Period

Melting Furnaces Construction and working of: Pit furnace, Cupola furnace, Crucible
furnace –tilting type.

LIST OF PRACTICALS

1. Preliminary joining practice by gas welding.

2. Exercises of gas welding on the following Aluminum, Brass, Copper, C.I.
3. Gas cutting of the following types
(a) Preliminary gas cutting practice
(b) Stock cutting by oxy acetylene
4. Making following types of joints by arc welding:
(a) Preliminary joining practice by arc welding
(b) Butt and lap joint (invertical position, travel up and down)
(c) Welding of outside corner joint
5. Exercise on spot welding
6. Exercise on brazing
7. Exercise on TIG/MIG welding
8. Testing & Inspection of welding defects visually
9. Pattern making: Preparation of solid pattern (single piece), Preparation of split pattern

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY

1. Teachers should lay special emphasis in making the students conversant with concepts,
principles, procedures and practices related to various manufacturing processes.
2. Focus should be laid in preparing jobs using various machines/equipment in the workshop.
3. Use of audiovisual aids/video films should be made to show specialized operations.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Welding Technology by R.L. Aggarwal and Tahil Maghanani; Khanna Publishers, Delhi.
2. Principles of Foundry Technology by Jain; Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishers, New Delhi.
3. Workshop Technology by B S Raghuvanshi; Dhanpat Rai and Sons, Delhi.
4. Manufacturing Technology by M Adithan and AB Gupta, New Age International (P) Ltd.
5. Elements of Workshop Technology by SK Chaudhry and Hajra; Asia Publishing House.
6. Workshop Technology Vol. I, II, III by Chapman; Standard P ublishers Distributors,
New Delhi.
7. Practical Handbook for Mechanical Engineers by Dr. A B Gupta; Galgotia Publications,
New Delhi.
8. Production Technology by HMT; Tata McGraw Publishers, New Delhi.
9. Production Engineering and Science by Pandey and Singh; Standard Publishers
Distributors, New Delhi.
10. Workshop Practice by R.K. Singal, S K Kataria and Sons, New Delhi.
11. A Text Book of Production Engineering by P.C. Sharma; S. Chand and Company Ltd.,
New Delhi.

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2 10 14
3 12 20
4 12 22
5 10 14
6 10 16
Total 64 100
 3.4 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINE I (PETROL ENGINES)

L T P
Periods/week 5 - 3
RATIONALE
The power plant or engine is the most important part of Automobile vehicle. This syllabus in
Automobile Engine is prepared with the aim to develop average skill in understanding the subject.
This subject is the core beginning of this career.
The course will facilitate the student to apply the principles for their further studies and the
knowledge will be artful to them in practical field to.

DETAILED CONTENTS
1. Introduction to IC Engines 14 period
Engine terms – bore, stroke, dead center, compression ratio, swept volume, clearance
volume, capacity, torque, power and the crank shaft.
Classification and brief description of engine as per stroke, cycle, fuel, ignition, cooling and
number and arrangement of cylinders, valve arrangement.
Constructional Details
Constructional details of cylinder block, cylinder head, cylinder liner, piston, piston coatings,
piston rings, gudgeon pin, connecting rod, crankshaft, camshaft, valve mechanism, flywheel
and damper.

2. Engine Construction and Operation 20 period

Four stroke and two stroke petrol engine- working principle, construction and operation.
Scavenging, comparison of four stroke and two stroke engine operation, firing order and its
significance. Valve Timing diagram of petrol engines. Comparison of two & four stroke
petrol engine.

3. Cooling and Lubrication System 16 period

Need for cooling system, Study of cooling system components, Types of cooling system:
air cooling system, liquid cooling system, and pressurized cooling system, antifreeze
mixture.
Need of Lubrication system, properties of lubricating oil, additives, Types of lubrication
system: pressure lubrication system, dry &, wet sump lubrication system.

4. SI Engine Fuel System 16 period

Properties of Ideal gasoline, Fuel feed systems; mechanical and electrical fuel feed pumps.
Carburetor Function & working principle, starting, idling, acceleration and normal circuits
of carburetors. Study of Solex, Carter Carburetors. Concept of Petrol injection, MPFI.

5. Combustion and Combustion Chambers 14 period

Combustion in SI engine; stages of combustion, flame propagation, rate of pressure rise,
delay period, abnormal combustion, Pre-ignition, knocking, Octane number, effect of
engine variables on knocking, Fuel additives. Combustion chambers for petrol engines &
its different types.
LIST OF PRACTICALS

1. Study of two stroke petrol engine

2. Study of four stroke petrol engine.
3. Study of fuel feed system of petrol engine.
4. Study of lubrication system of petrol engine.
5. Study of cooling system of petrol engine.
6. To draw valve timing diagram.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Heldt P.M., “High Speed Combustion Engines”, Oxford IBH Publishing Co., Calcutta,
2. William H.Crouse, “Automotive Engines”, McGraw-Hill Publishers,
3. Ellinger H.E., “Automotive Engines”, Prentice Hall Publishers,
4. John B.Heywood, “Internal Combustion Engine Fundamental”, McGraw-Hill,
5. Ganesan.V. “Internal Combustion Engines”, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.,
6. M.L.Mathur and R.P.Sharma, “A course in Internal combustion engines”, Dhanpat Rai
& Sons Publications, New Delhi
7. Automobile Engineering by P.S. Gill
8. Automobile Engineering Vol. 1 & 2 by Dr. Kripal Singh; Standard Publishers Distributors
9. Automobile Engineering by R.B. Gupta; Satya Prakashan, New Delhi.
10. Automobile Engineering by K.M. Gupta, Umesh Prakashan, Delhi.

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2 20 24
3 16 20
4 16 18
5 14 20
Total 80 100
 3.5 PRINCIPLES OF THERMAL ENGINEERING

L T P
Periods/week 4 - 2
RATIONALE

A diploma holder in Automobile Engineering is supposed to look after the I.C engines, air
compressors and air conditioning of automobiles. Therefore, it is essential to teach concepts,
principles, applications and practices covering laws of thermodynamics, basic air cycles, types of
fuel used and their properties and components of air conditioners. Hence this subject has been
included in this course.

DETAILED CONTENTS

1 Thermodynamic terminology 10 periods

Concept of thermodynamics, heat, temperature, intensive and extensive properties, path,

process, system, surroundings, enthalpy, internal energy and thermodynamic work

2 Gas Laws 10 periods

Boyle's law, Charle's law, Joule's law, Characteristic gas equation, gas constant, universal
gas constant. Simple numerical problems based on above laws.

3 Laws of Thermodynamics 12 periods

Zeroth law of thermodynamics, Irreversible process, First law of thermodynamics, Second

law of thermodynamics (concept only), Thermal efficiency, Heat pump, heat engine and
Refrigerator, concept of entropy, Constant volume, constant pressure, isothermal, adiabatic,
polytropic, throttling and free expansion processes. Numerical based on above processes

4 Air Cycles 12 periods

Carnot cycle – concept only, Otto cycle, Diesel cycle, Dual combustion cycle,
Numericals based on above cycles

5 Air Compressors 10 periods

Reciprocating air compressor, Centrifugal compressor, Rotary air compressor - its types.
Working of single stage and double stage compressor and applications.

6 Heat Transfer 10 periods

Modes of heat transfer – Conduction, convection, radiation, Fourier’s Law, Numerical

based on Fourier’s Law
LIST OF PRACTICALS

1. Study of Otto Cycle

2. Study of Centrifugal air compressor
3. Study of Reciprocating air compressor
4. Study of Heat Pump, Heat Engine & Refrigerator
5. Study of different modes of heat transfer

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY

Teachers should provide simple exercises to students involving applications of various concepts
and principles being covered in the subject. Problems on various topics should be prepared and
students should be asked to solve them. In practical work, students should independently perform
practicals.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Thermal Engineering by SK Kulshreshtha; Vikas Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., Delhi

2. Thermal Engineering by A.S. Sarao; Satya Prakashan, New Delhi
3. Engineering Thermodynamics by Valan A. Arasu, TMH, Delhi
4. Thermal Engineering by P.L. Ballaney; Khanna Publishers, Delhi
5. Thermal Engineering by R.K. Rajput; Laxmi Publications, New Delhi
6. Refrigeration and Air conditioning by G.S. Aulakh, Eagle Prakashan, Jalandhar
7. Thermodynamics –I by B.S. Ubhi, S.K. Kataria & Sons, Delhi
8. Hydraulics & Pneumatics by Birinder Singh, Kaption Publishing house, New Delhi
9. Hydraulic and Pneumatic control by Shammuga Sundram, S.Chand & Company Ltd.,
New Delhi
10. Pneumatic controls by Festo Didactic, Banglore

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2 10 14
3 12 20
4 12 22
5 10 14
6 10 16
Total 64 100
 3.6 AUTOMOTIVE CHASSIS I

L T P
Periods/week 4 - 3
RATIONALE

In teaching fundamentals of Automobile Engineering, chassis is an essential topic. It is divided in

two parts. In this part we have included components of power transmission. The student will learn
about clutch, gear box, propeller shaft, universal joint, differential, rear axle, wheels & tyre.

DETAILED CONTENTS

1. Introduction 10 Periods
Types of chassis layout with reference to power plant locations and drives. Types of chassis,
layout of conventional type of chassis, function and arrangement of major assemblies.

2. Transmission Units 20 Periods

Need of transmission system, Features of transmission components
Clutch: - Requirements of clutches - Principle of friction clutch - Types: Cone clutch,
Single-plate clutch, Diaphragm spring clutch, Multiplate clutch, Centrifugal clutches, Need
of Fluid coupling – Principle, construction & working of fluid coupling.
Gear box: - Requirements of Gear boxes, Different types of gear boxes, construction &
working of Sliding mesh, Constant mesh & synchromesh gear box, Transfer case assembly,
Epicyclic Gear Box, Automatic Transmission, Introduction to Torque converter.

3. Drive Line 14 Periods

Need of universal joints, fluctuations in angular speed, construction & working of constant
velocity universal joints, Need of propeller shaft, its construction & whirling speed. Need
of rear axle & its types, construction & working of full floating, three quarter floating and
semi floating rear axles.

4. Differential Assembly 10 Periods

Differential-Its need, purpose & Principles, Theory of Sun & Planet gears, Construction &
working details of differential Unit, Limitation of differential, Non- slip differential,
differential locks.

5. Wheels & Tyres 10 Periods

Types of wheels, load distribution on front & Rear wheels, construction of wheel assembly.
Spoked wheel, disc wheel & alloy wheel. Wheel balancing. Construction & material of
solid, tubed & tubeless tyres. Types of tyre wear and their causes. Hot & Cold retreading.
Tyre rotation, Tyre specification and aspect ratio.
LIST OF PRACTICALS

1. Study of clutch assembly regarding its construction, components and operation.

2. Study of constant mesh, synchromesh and sliding mesh gear boxes regarding their
construction, components and operation.
3. Study of universal joints regarding its construction, components and operation.
4. Study of propeller shaft and slip joint regarding its construction and operation.
5. Study of differential regarding its construction, components and operation.
6. Study of wheel rims and tires their shape, size and specification.

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY

Teacher should make use of audio visual aids to show features of chassis, clutch and
transmission system. Demonstration should be made in the automobile shop to explain
various aspects of chassis, clutch and transmission system
.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS

1. Heldt.P.M.- “Automotive Chassis”- Chilton Co., New York

2. K.K.Ramalingam - “Automobile Engineering” – Scitech Publication, Chennai
3. Steed W - “Mechanics of Road Vehicles”- Illiffe Books Ltd., London
4. Newton Steeds and Garrot- “Motor Vehicles”- Butterworths, London
5. Judge A.W- “Mechanism of the Car”- Chapman and Halls Ltd., London
6. Giles.J.G- “Steering, Suspension and tyres”- Iiiffe Book Co., London
7. Automobile Engineering by P.S. GILL
8. Automobile Engineering Vol. 1 & 2 by Dr. Kripal Singh; Standard Publishers Distributors,
9. Automobile Engineering by R.B. Gupta; Satya Prakashan, New Delhi.
10. Automobile Engineering by K.M. Gupta, Umesh Prakashan, Delhi.

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Topic No. Time Allotted (Hrs) Marks Allotted (%)

1 10 10
2 20 30
3 14 15
4 10 20
5 10 25
Total 64 100