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An
Introduction to
Automobile & Body
Engineering
by
*Prof. Sumit S Dharmarao
Components of Automobile
Essential
units
Basic
Structure/
Running Gear
Power Plant
/Engine
Transmission
/Driving
System
Auxiliaries
Controls
Superstructur
e
2Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
1.Basic Structure / Running Gear:
contd
Basic
Structure
Frame
Suspension
System
Axle
Wheels &
tyre
3Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
2.Engine/ Power Plant:
Power required to move vehicle
P= m g µ V
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) may be of SI or
CI type
• Turbine Engines
• Electrical Vehicles
• Hybrid Vehicles
• Solar Vehicles
contd
4Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
3.Transmission / Driving System:
• Functions:
1. connect and disconnect without shock
2. vary leverage between engine & drive line
3. reduce engine speed permanently as required
4. turn drive in 90 degrees
5. allow relative motion between engine and driving
wheel
• Clutch/Torque Converter GB Prop. Shaft
Uni. Jt. Diff. GB
contd
5Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
4.Control System:
1. Steering System
2. Braking System
5.Auxiliary / Electrical System:
1. Supply System
2. Starter
3. Ignition System
4. Auxiliary Devices
6.Super Structure
contd
6Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
General Layout of Automobile
Frame, Engine , Clutch, GB, Propeller Shaft, Diff. GB,
Rear Axle, Front Axle, Wheels
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Types of Layout of
Automobiles
1. Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive: (FERWD)
8Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
2. Rear Engine Rear Wheel Drive: (RERWD)
contd
9Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
3. Front Engine Front Wheel Drive: (FEFWD)
contd
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4. Four / All Wheel Drive: (4WD)
contd
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5. Articulated Vehicle Layout: (AVL)
contd
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Body / Superstructure
• Requirements of Automobile Body:
1. Strength
2. Stiffness
3. Torsional Stiffness
4. Space
5. Air Drag
6. Weather Protection
7. Light Weight
8. Corrosion Resistance
9. Safety
13Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
Types of Bodies of Automobiles
• Classification of Automobile:
• Classification of Vehicles in India:
1. Use
2. Capacity
3. Make & Model
4. Fuel Used
5. Body Style
6. Wheel
7.Drive
8.Transmission
1. HCV- 7.5 to 16.2
Tons
2. MCV- up to 7.5
Tons
3. Passenger cars-
seating capacity
up to 6 persons
Passenger Cars
UV, MUV,SUV
14Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
• Other Body Styles:
1.Saloon/Sedan
2.Hatchback
3.Coupe
4.Limousine
5.Fastback
6.Sports
7.Convertible
8.Cabrio/Semi Convertible
9.Coupe Convertible
10.Eastate/Station Wagon
11.SUV
12.Van
13.Truck
14.Articulaed Vehicle
15.Buses and Coach
contd
2W:
Standard/Street
Cruiser
Sport
Tourer
Scooters
Mopeds
15Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
16Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
17Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
Material for Automobile Body
• Wood Components joined with Steel Brackets
• Steels
• High Strength Steel [HSS]
• High Strength Low Alloy Steel [HSLA]
• Ultra Light Steel Auto Body [ULSAB]
• Aluminum And its Alloys
18Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
Chassis
• Chassis Consists of
Chassis
Engine
Radiator
Transmissio
n
System
Suspension
System
Wheels &
Tyres
Steering
System
Brakes
Fuels
controls
Auxiliary
19Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
• Framed & Frameless:
• Functions: 1. Support Component & Body
2. Withstand Static & Dynamic loads
• Loads on Frame:
contd
Chassis
Types
Conventional
control
Semi Fwd
Control
Full Fwd
Control
1.Weight of vehicle and passengers vertical bending of side members
2.due to road irregularity (bump) longitudinal torsion of lifted wheel
3.due to road camber, side wind, cornering force causes lateral bending of Side member
4.due to impact of road causes distortion of frame into parallelogram
5.Engine and Braking torque causes vertical bending of side members
6.Sudden impact loads during results in general collapse
20Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
• Frame construction:- Wheelbase, Overhang,
hole (bearings for axle), side bar, cross bar, body
support, bracket for mounting spring, X member to resist
twisting
contd
21Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
Types of frames
1. Ladder Frame:
Simplest, Oldest
2 symmetrical rails
Good flexing strength
Poor Torsional resistance 22Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
2. Tabular / Space frame:
3D design, good strength against forces coming from all
directions, tubes welded & forms complex structure, for
sport car where strong structure required
contd
23Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
3. Monocoque Chassis :
3D design, good strength against forces coming from all
directions, tubes welded & forms complex structure, for
sport car where strong structure required
contd
24Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
4. Backbone Chassis :
For lighter vehicle, strength against bending due to driving
torque
contd
25Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
5. ULSAB Chassis: Ultralight Steel Auto Body
(ULSAB)
contd
26Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
ULSAB AVC , targets using steel, high strength,
hydroforming
6. ASF Chassis :
For lighter vehicle, expensive
contd
27Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
Aluminum Space Frame (ASF)
7. CF Chassis :
Extreme stiff light weight, most expensive
contd
28Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
• Defects in frame: Alignment Fault due to accident
• Stainless Steel & aluminum
29Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
Frameless or Unitary Type
Aerodynamics
• Complex due to air flow, ground, geometrical shapes
involved. Affects both stability and fuel
consumption
• Drag Force (Fd)
30Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
Types of Drag Forces on Body
1. Form or Pressure Drag
2. Skin or Viscous or Friction Drag
3. Induced Drag
4. Excrescence Drag
5. Interference Drag
31Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
Drag Reduction Methods
• Streamlining automobile body
• Large eddy breakup devices
• Study of drag flow in airflow and water flow
• Automobile spoiler installed at rear & trail end
32Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
Different Forces and Moments
• Cross wind forces
• Pitching Moment
• Rolling Moment
• Yawing Moment
33Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
Ergonomics for driver &
Passenger Seat
• Correct driving position (W r t o steering
wheel, foot control other controls)
• Driver’s comfort & road safety
• Seat – adjustable seat
• Inclination of steering column
• Distance between seating position & floor of
vehicle
34Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao 35
Thank You
Sumit S Dharmarao
sumitdharmarao@gmail.com

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2. introduction to automobile & body engineering.

  • 1. An Introduction to Automobile & Body Engineering by *Prof. Sumit S Dharmarao
  • 2. Components of Automobile Essential units Basic Structure/ Running Gear Power Plant /Engine Transmission /Driving System Auxiliaries Controls Superstructur e 2Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 3. 1.Basic Structure / Running Gear: contd Basic Structure Frame Suspension System Axle Wheels & tyre 3Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 4. 2.Engine/ Power Plant: Power required to move vehicle P= m g µ V Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) may be of SI or CI type • Turbine Engines • Electrical Vehicles • Hybrid Vehicles • Solar Vehicles contd 4Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 5. 3.Transmission / Driving System: • Functions: 1. connect and disconnect without shock 2. vary leverage between engine & drive line 3. reduce engine speed permanently as required 4. turn drive in 90 degrees 5. allow relative motion between engine and driving wheel • Clutch/Torque Converter GB Prop. Shaft Uni. Jt. Diff. GB contd 5Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 6. 4.Control System: 1. Steering System 2. Braking System 5.Auxiliary / Electrical System: 1. Supply System 2. Starter 3. Ignition System 4. Auxiliary Devices 6.Super Structure contd 6Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 7. General Layout of Automobile Frame, Engine , Clutch, GB, Propeller Shaft, Diff. GB, Rear Axle, Front Axle, Wheels 7Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 8. Types of Layout of Automobiles 1. Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive: (FERWD) 8Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 9. 2. Rear Engine Rear Wheel Drive: (RERWD) contd 9Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 10. 3. Front Engine Front Wheel Drive: (FEFWD) contd 10Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 11. 4. Four / All Wheel Drive: (4WD) contd 11Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 12. 5. Articulated Vehicle Layout: (AVL) contd 12Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 13. Body / Superstructure • Requirements of Automobile Body: 1. Strength 2. Stiffness 3. Torsional Stiffness 4. Space 5. Air Drag 6. Weather Protection 7. Light Weight 8. Corrosion Resistance 9. Safety 13Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 14. Types of Bodies of Automobiles • Classification of Automobile: • Classification of Vehicles in India: 1. Use 2. Capacity 3. Make & Model 4. Fuel Used 5. Body Style 6. Wheel 7.Drive 8.Transmission 1. HCV- 7.5 to 16.2 Tons 2. MCV- up to 7.5 Tons 3. Passenger cars- seating capacity up to 6 persons Passenger Cars UV, MUV,SUV 14Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 15. • Other Body Styles: 1.Saloon/Sedan 2.Hatchback 3.Coupe 4.Limousine 5.Fastback 6.Sports 7.Convertible 8.Cabrio/Semi Convertible 9.Coupe Convertible 10.Eastate/Station Wagon 11.SUV 12.Van 13.Truck 14.Articulaed Vehicle 15.Buses and Coach contd 2W: Standard/Street Cruiser Sport Tourer Scooters Mopeds 15Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 16. 16Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 17. 17Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 18. Material for Automobile Body • Wood Components joined with Steel Brackets • Steels • High Strength Steel [HSS] • High Strength Low Alloy Steel [HSLA] • Ultra Light Steel Auto Body [ULSAB] • Aluminum And its Alloys 18Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 19. Chassis • Chassis Consists of Chassis Engine Radiator Transmissio n System Suspension System Wheels & Tyres Steering System Brakes Fuels controls Auxiliary 19Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 20. • Framed & Frameless: • Functions: 1. Support Component & Body 2. Withstand Static & Dynamic loads • Loads on Frame: contd Chassis Types Conventional control Semi Fwd Control Full Fwd Control 1.Weight of vehicle and passengers vertical bending of side members 2.due to road irregularity (bump) longitudinal torsion of lifted wheel 3.due to road camber, side wind, cornering force causes lateral bending of Side member 4.due to impact of road causes distortion of frame into parallelogram 5.Engine and Braking torque causes vertical bending of side members 6.Sudden impact loads during results in general collapse 20Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 21. • Frame construction:- Wheelbase, Overhang, hole (bearings for axle), side bar, cross bar, body support, bracket for mounting spring, X member to resist twisting contd 21Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 22. Types of frames 1. Ladder Frame: Simplest, Oldest 2 symmetrical rails Good flexing strength Poor Torsional resistance 22Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 23. 2. Tabular / Space frame: 3D design, good strength against forces coming from all directions, tubes welded & forms complex structure, for sport car where strong structure required contd 23Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 24. 3. Monocoque Chassis : 3D design, good strength against forces coming from all directions, tubes welded & forms complex structure, for sport car where strong structure required contd 24Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 25. 4. Backbone Chassis : For lighter vehicle, strength against bending due to driving torque contd 25Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 26. 5. ULSAB Chassis: Ultralight Steel Auto Body (ULSAB) contd 26Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao ULSAB AVC , targets using steel, high strength, hydroforming
  • 27. 6. ASF Chassis : For lighter vehicle, expensive contd 27Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao Aluminum Space Frame (ASF)
  • 28. 7. CF Chassis : Extreme stiff light weight, most expensive contd 28Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 29. • Defects in frame: Alignment Fault due to accident • Stainless Steel & aluminum 29Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao Frameless or Unitary Type
  • 30. Aerodynamics • Complex due to air flow, ground, geometrical shapes involved. Affects both stability and fuel consumption • Drag Force (Fd) 30Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 31. Types of Drag Forces on Body 1. Form or Pressure Drag 2. Skin or Viscous or Friction Drag 3. Induced Drag 4. Excrescence Drag 5. Interference Drag 31Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 32. Drag Reduction Methods • Streamlining automobile body • Large eddy breakup devices • Study of drag flow in airflow and water flow • Automobile spoiler installed at rear & trail end 32Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 33. Different Forces and Moments • Cross wind forces • Pitching Moment • Rolling Moment • Yawing Moment 33Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 34. Ergonomics for driver & Passenger Seat • Correct driving position (W r t o steering wheel, foot control other controls) • Driver’s comfort & road safety • Seat – adjustable seat • Inclination of steering column • Distance between seating position & floor of vehicle 34Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao
  • 35. Prof. Sumit S. Dharmarao 35 Thank You Sumit S Dharmarao sumitdharmarao@gmail.com