Automotive Engineering (ME469)
Course Description
Systems approach to automotive design. Automotive structures, Aerodynamic, Suspension systems, Steering, Brakes and driveline. Basic vehicle dynamics in the ride and handling modes. Team-based design project.
Number of Credits
3 Ch. (3, 0, 0)
Prerequisites by Course
- ME 305 Mechanical Engineering Design (2)
- ME 364 System Dynamics and Control (Corequisite).
Textbook
- Automobile Engineering, Er. A. K. Babu and Er. Ajit Pal, 2nd edition, 2014
References
1. Mechanics of Materials, R. C. Hibbeler, Latest edition.
2. Intermediate Mechanics of Materials, J. R. Barber, Latest edition.
3. An introduction to modern vehicle design, J. H. Smith, 1st edition, 2000
4. Modern Automotive Technology, Fundamental, Service, diagnostics, 2nd edition, 2014.
5. Auto Fundamentals, Martin W. Stockel, Martin T. Stockel, and Chris Johanson, 12th edition, 2020.
Topics
1. Introduction
2. Vehicle Structure
3. Stress analysis
4. Body aerodynamics
5. Front axle and steering
6. Wheel alignment
7. Suspension system
8. Brake system
9. Transmission and gear box
10. Engine and future cars
11. Project
Assessment
Midterm exams 20%
Assignment 20%
Design project 20%
Final exam 40%